Subclass 457 Visa Program Amended Under New Legislation – Week Of April 18th
August 25, 2021
The Australian government has recently implemented a new
legislation which makes numerous changes to the Subclass 457 visa
program. These policy changes are a reflection of the
government’s overall goals that aim to streamline the visa
application process and protect the local workforce in
Australia.
Some of the amendments include:
- Banning employers from engaging indiscriminatory recruitment practices to ensure the Subclass 457
visa program is not being misused. Employers who do not comply with
this new rule may be subject to fines;
- Requiring visa applicants to inputthe details of a nomination by a sponsor or proposed sponsor when
submitting online visa applications in order to streamline the
overall processing of Subclass 457 visa applications; and
- Cease the English languageproficiency requirement for Subclass 457 visa applicants
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