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Make Changes To 457 Visa Mean The End Of Your Migration Dream?
Posted: Jun 08, 2017
The Prime Minister Turnbull’s has recently announced that the Skilled Migration Australia Subclass 457will soon be replaced with a new Temporary Skills ShortageVisa program. This was a shock to those of us who work as Visa Migration Agents and was met with disappointment and despair by many families hoping to make Australia their permanent home. However, the announcement about changes to Australia’s 457 Visa rules may not be the end of your goal of migrating to Australia.
Options available
If you’ve been impacted by these changes but want to remain in Australia, you may still have some alternatives. We’ve listed some options for you to help you understand the changes and reassure you that there is still some hope.
Permanent Residency (PR) through Temporary Resident Transition (TRT) You may still be able to apply for Permanent Residency if you have worked for an employer with your 457 Visa for longer than two years from March 2018: · Even if the job is now on the short-term occupation list · Be aware that some jobs require full licensing when you apply · You MUST lodge by March 2018 186 Direct Entry PR Visa If your occupation is on the short-term or medium-term list, you must lodge your Permanent Residency Application by March 2018: · You need to obtain a skilled assessment and sit an English exam · Anyone aged 45-49 must lodge BEFORE July 1st, 2017 so act fast! · It’s best to seek professional guidance about this ASAP. 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Direct Entry PR Visa If you live and work in a regional area, you may be eligible to apply for this Visa. The RSMS list was not impacted by the Government announcement:- Applicants must be younger than44 years old · If you are aged 45-49, you MUST lodge your application by 30th June 2017 · You employer doesn’t have to be in a designated area · Your employer needs approval from a Regional Certifying Body (RCB) · You may need an English test and a skills assessment Skilled Visas
- A skilled independent 189 Visa – for those working in Medium and Long-term Skills List
- A skilled nominated 190 Visa –on a points-based system on what you can offer to Australia
- A skilled regional 489 Visa – a points-based system through State or Relative sponsorship
Mandeep Sidhu is Director at Rapid Migration Services in Melbourne. Registered Migration agent provide expert advice for Sponsored Visa, Partner Visa, Business or Visitor and Australian Immigration.