Australia Temporary work Skilled Visa Subclass 457 allows local and overseas employers to sponsor overseas skilled workers to work in Australia on the temporary basis. If a person qualifies 457 visa then he/she may enter or leave the Australia multiple times till the time visa is valid.
Note: From 18 March 2018, the Temporary work visa is abolished and exchanged with the entirely new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.
For being eligible to apply under this visa , the applicant must fulfill the below-given requirements:
Applicant must receive sponsorship from the employer.
You must have the skills, qualification, experience related to the occupation you have been nominated.
You should be able to qualify the registration or relevant licenses requirements that are required for the nominated position.
Benefits of the 457 Visa
The 457 visa is a temporary visa allows an applicant to stay in Australia for the period of four years.
You can bring your family members along with you during your stay in Australia.
You may travel in and outside of Australia till the time visa is valid.
457 Visa Changes
As per the Australian Government changes, Temporary Skilled Work Visa (Subclass 457) has been replaced by the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS). The new Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS) is a segment of the Government’s important changes in order to make the integrity and quality of Australia’s temporary and permanent employer sponsored skilled migration programs strong.
The Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS) is comprised of two streams
The Short-term is for the period of two years with the single visa renewal option.
The medium-term is for the duration of four years with the visa renewal option and it may lead to the Australian PR after the period of three years.
Requirements
New & more specific occupation lists which fulfills the skill gap in the Australian labour market
Minimum two years of work experience in the chosen skilled occupation required for visa applicants
Employers must offer a salary amount to the foreign workers as per the Australian market salary rate and also qualify the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) which make sure that the international skilled workers must not be underpaid
Labour market testing is mandatory, unless any international obligation applies
There will be a capacity for only one onshore visa renewal under the Short-Term stream
There will be a capacity for visa renewal onshore and a permanent residence pathway after three years under the Medium-Term stream
The permanent residency time period for eligibility will be extended from two to three years
There will be a non-discriminatory workforce test to make sure that NO employers are discriminating against Australian workers
A contribution to the Skilling Australians Fund is required to be paid
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection will collect Tax File Numbers and data will be matched with the Australian Tax Office’s records
Penal clearance certificates are Mandatory to be provided.
Eligibility requirements for Employer Sponsored Permanent Skilled Visas
Strict English language requirements
Minimum three years work experience required for visa applicants
Applicants must be below the age of 45 at the time of application
A contribution to the Skilling Australians Fund must be paid
Employers must offer a salary amount to the foreign workers as per the Australian market salary rate and also qualify the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT).
For availing more information about the abolished Temporary Work Skilled Visa Subclass 457 and New Temporary Skills Shortage Visa Subclass 482, contact our Immigration experts by calling on the official helpline +91-7042184185 or Email your queries on info@makevisas.com.