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Subclass 489 (invited pathway) closes to new applications from 15 November 2019

With the introduction of the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa due to commence on 16 November 2019, the Skilled Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) invited pathway visa will be closed to new applications at 11:59 pm on 15 November 2019. Important dates to note: 10 September 2019—last day for intending migrants to receive an …

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Special visas offered to regions with skill shortages

The focus on regions as well as industries opens up a new pathway for overseas workers looking to come to Australia. Australian regions with niche skills shortages are being earmarked for “boutique” visa deals offered by the Turnbull government, SBS News can reveal. There are already 322 special labour agreements in place with certain businesses …

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457 visa closed Now we have the new TSS visa

NEW Temporary Skill Shortage visa This visa, enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in genuinely skilled workers where they cannot source an appropriately skilled Australian. It facilitates targeted use of overseas workers to address temporary skill shortages, while ensuring that Australian workers get priority. Visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated …

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457 visa closed . Replaced by new TSS work visa

NEW Temporary Skill Shortage visa [TSS Visa] This visa, enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in genuinely skilled workers where they cannot source an appropriately skilled Australian. It facilitates targeted use of overseas workers to address temporary skill shortages, while ensuring that Australian workers get priority. Visa holders can work in Australia in …

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457 VISA CHANGES

18 April 2017 – Turnbull Government announces abolition of the 457 visa and introduction of the new TSS visa 19 April 2017 – Removal of 218 skilled occupations from list of sponsored occupations as well as introduction of two new skilled occupations lists: o    Medium – Long Term Strategic List (MLTSSL) and Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) o    Changes to …

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