Australia's 457 visa has been in history since March 18, 2018. When the 457 visa was cancelled, countless friends who went to work in Australia seemed to have been poured into a basin of cold water.
Is it true that the employer's guarantee of immigration has become a thing of the past?
New employer guarantees 482 visa QA
From March 18, 2018, the new 482 visa (Temporary Skills Shortage Visa, TSS Visa) officially replaced the original 457 employer-guaranteed work visa. Here are some common questions for you.
I'm a visa applicant.
How will my 457 visa, which I signed before March 18, make the transition?
For the applicant, if you have signed a 457 visa before March 18, 2018, the old 457 visa policy will be applied. However, if a nomination is filed only before March 18 and you have not yet filed a 457 visa application, the nomination application will terminate and refund the application fee.
What are the main conditions for applying for a 482 visa?
482 there are three sub-categories under the visa, namely, short-term, medium-term and Labour Agreement categories. The scope of application of the labor agreement category is relatively narrow, and most applicants mainly consider the first two categories.
Short-term 482 visas are generally valid for two years, but applicants from mainland China are likely to be granted a short-term 482 visa of up to four years. Short-term 482 visas can be renewed once within the country, but cannot be transitioned to the relevant permanent residence visa. The main conditions of application are:
- Nominated occupations are listed on the list of short-term technical occupations (Short Term Skilled Occupations List)
- At least 2 years of nominating professional or related work experience
- Will work directly in the nominating unit or its affiliated bodies (except for a small number of exempted occupations)
- IELTS has a total score of not less than 5 and not less than 4.5 items or the same level of other language tests, except for a small number of applicants exempted from English requirements.
- It's a "real temporary immigrant" (Genuine Temporary Entrant).
The mid-term 482 visa is valid for up to 4 years, and the applicant can apply for a permanent residence visa after 3 years. The main conditions of application are:
- Nominating occupations are listed in the list of medium-and long-term technical occupations (Medium and Long Term Strategic Skills List)
- At least 2 years of nominating professional or related work experience
- Will work directly in the nominating unit or its affiliated bodies (except for a small number of exempted occupations)
- IELTS test items are not less than 5 or equal to other language tests, except for a small number of applicants exempted from the English language requirement
What are the restrictions on my work with a 482 visa?
You will be subject to clause 8607. Similar to work restrictions on 457 visas, 482 visa holders can only work for nominating employers and engage in nominating occupations. You need to start working within 90 days after signing or entering Australia. If the job needs, you should also continue to have the qualifications to engage in the relevant work. If you hold a 482 visa for more than 60 days, the visa may be cancelled.
I already have a 457 visa. What should I do if I want to transfer or change jobs within the enterprise?
Even if you just want to change positions within the enterprise, you need to resubmit your TSS nomination application by your current employer. If you want to change your employer, submit your TSS nomination application first by the new employer.
I'm an employer.
What is the impact on employers who have been eligible for security by 18 March?
Prior to March 18, 2018, the employer's guaranteed qualification is still valid and may apply for renewal before expiration.
What is the impact on employers who have filed their application for security eligibility by 18 March?
Your application is not affected by the new policy, basically applicable to the old policy.
My previous application for nomination has been approved. Can 482 visa applicants hand it over directly?
No, you need to apply for a new TSS nomination, but you can request to withdraw the original nomination and refund.
If the employees I want to guarantee come from China, do I not have to pass the labour market test?
Yes, but that doesn't mean employers don't need to think about the Australian labour market at all.
Australia has a long way to emigrate, and as soon as there is any draft policy, it may affect the hearts of countless Chinese. When it was cancelled at that time, there was a howling in the moments, and countless friends who went to work in Australia thought that they had PR flown. The dream of emigration was broken.
In fact, compared to some sensational online policy analysis, it is more important to brighten their eyes and seek the help of professionals, so that the road to emigration can be twice as hard with half the effort.
