457 and employer sponsored permanent visas: What we know and what we don’t

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457 and employer sponsored permanent visas: What we know and what we don’t

Information on the rollout of the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, which will replace the Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visa in the future in three phases starting immediately. Caveats have been introduced to high-risk occupations and changes to the duration of visa grants. Also, changes to Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas.

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457 visas: Accredited business sponsorship changes from 1 July 2016, and Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) increase

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457 visas: Accredited business sponsorship changes from 1 July 2016, and Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) increase

Criteria for businesses to become accredited business sponsors for Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visas will change beginning 1 July 2016 with four different categories. The Fair Work High Income Threshold will also be indexed higher.

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