Work Visa Lawyers is pleased to bring you the latest update to the Australian migration programme. The videos below will cover topics such as:

• Visa options for 457 visa holders whose contract was not renewed or terminated early due to downturn in the industry, e.g. mining
• New Occupation List for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Subclass 187 Direct Entry visa applications
• Supplementary Occupation List for South Australia State Sponsorship
• Client feedback about the Pearson PTE Academic Exam
• Changes to eligible complying investments for the Significant Investor Subclass 188C visa
• Recap of Work Visa Lawyers in China as part of the Shandong-South Australia Cooperation and Development Forum in May 2015

We hope you find the news video informative. Remember that you should seek advice of a Registered Migration Agent to find out your specific options. The situation and scenario of each individual may mean different visa application pathways.

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Business Sponsorship • Nomination • Training Benchmarks • Nominated Position • TSMIT • Market Salary • LMT • English Requirements • From 457 to PR

The 457 visa is the most common Employer Sponsored visa for overseas workers to start working temporarily in Australia. While the 457 program has the simple objective of filling employment gaps for Australian and overseas businesses, the application process is not straightforward. Watch the video to learn more.

0:40 Number One - Three stages of the 457 application:Business Sponsor application, Nomination application (position) and Visa application.
1:17 Number Two - Sponsor must meet training requirements
1:37 Number Three - Nominated position must be on the CSOL list
2:21 Number Four - Nomination requirements include meeting TSMIT, Market Salary and LMT
3:42 Number Five - Visa applicant must have required skills and English
4:33 Number Six - There are conditions that apply to the Business Sponsor and Visa holder after grant of 457 visa
5:40 Number Seven - 457 offers pathway to Australian PR
6:03 Number Eight - Government Review and recommendations to change 457 to cut ‘Red tape’
6:38 Number Nine - Alternative visas to the 457: If your occupation is not on the CSOL
7:35 Number Ten - Do I need help to apply for a 457?

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