D-Day for transitional/grandfathering arrangements for 457 visa holders? Policy suggests otherwise

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D-Day for transitional/grandfathering arrangements for 457 visa holders? Policy suggests otherwise

Today is an important day for any person who held or was an applicant for (and subsequently granted) a 457 visa on 17 March 2017 as the instrument that allows these people to access beneficial transitional/grandfathering arrangements to apply for an employer sponsored 186 visa will expire in less than 2 years. This is the minimum time needed to work for their nominator. However, policy may allow a little leeway to this regulation….

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Horticultural industry labour agreement from 1 Jan 2020; 31 occupations available

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Horticultural industry labour agreement from 1 Jan 2020; 31 occupations available

An early Christmas present for Australia’s crop farmers was announced yesterday with a horticultural industry labour agreement to start from 1 January 2020. This comes with it an unprecedented 31 available occupations along with concessions for English, skills, salary, age and a pathway to a permanent visa.

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Occupation list changes for 2020: massage therapist, hairdressers, and gardeners set for the axe

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Occupation list changes for 2020: massage therapist, hairdressers, and gardeners set for the axe

The Traffic Light Bulletin, which is a list of proposed changes to the various skilled occupation lists in 2020 has been released by the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business. Their recommendations include removing massage therapist, hairdressers, and gardeners, and adding three personal care workers. These changes, if implemented, will have serious implications for prospective skilled migrants. All proposed changes are listed.

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Labour agreements: A small but growing part of Australia’s skilled migration program

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Labour agreements: A small but growing part of Australia’s skilled migration program

A recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request provides keen insights into labour agreements up to July 2018, including processing times, popularity, and its use compared to the standard business sponsor regime for Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage visas and the Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa under either the Temporary Residence Transition stream or the Direct Entry stream.

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