Changes might be introduced to Australian 457 work visa

February 11, 2016
According to the latest information, changes might be initiated to the Australian 457 visa, which is the most popular option for those who want to work in Australia.

Changes might be brought in to the Australian 457 work visa`

The Australian temporary work visa (subclass 457) permits skilled workers to visit Australia and work for the business for the period of four years.

To get qualified for this work visa, you should be sponsored by the approved business. The business could sponsor an individual for visa if they do not find any citizen from Australia to hire for the skilled work.  The individual could be in or outside Australia when they submit their application.

The holders of this visa could work in Australia for the period of four years. They might bring the qualified dependents along them to Australia.

The dependents could work or study in Australia. After getting entry in Australia, this 457 work visa holder could travel many times without any restrictions.

However, there can soon be modifications to the particular class of this popular visa option.

According to Brendon OConnor, Immigration Minister of Australia, the scheme of 457 visa for temporary foreign workers would be renovated.

This 457 work visa would be tightened for making sure that the firms are utilizing this work visa for addressing the genuine shortage of skills and not being used as the tool against the local employees.

The demand for this 457 work visa changes also coming at the time when the group of employers are preparing for the separate review of threshold of salary for the professions under this visa.

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