Monday, 5 December 2016
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Tuesday, 29 November 2016
How To Apply for Visa Police Clearances
Depending on the Australian visa which you are applying for, you may be required to provide police clearances to demonstrate that you are of good character. This is otherwise referred to as the 'character test' and is described in law here.
Importantly, applicants over the age of 16 may be required to provide a police clearance from any country they have lived in for 12 months or more (cumulatively) within the last 10 years (including Australia). For example, if you lived in Italy for 3 months between 2013-2014, and then another 9 months between 2015-2016, then you would have lived in Italy cumulatively for 12 months and be required to provide a police clearance from that country.
Accordingly, please see below for a step-by-step breakdown on how to obtain police clearances from each respective country.
Importantly, applicants over the age of 16 may be required to provide a police clearance from any country they have lived in for 12 months or more (cumulatively) within the last 10 years (including Australia). For example, if you lived in Italy for 3 months between 2013-2014, and then another 9 months between 2015-2016, then you would have lived in Italy cumulatively for 12 months and be required to provide a police clearance from that country.
Accordingly, please see below for a step-by-step breakdown on how to obtain police clearances from each respective country.
Step 1: Visit the DIBP Website
In order to determine the steps involved for each respective country, first click on this link.
Step 2: Locate The Specific Country
You will then need to scroll down and locate the country you are intending to apply for a police clearance from. In the example below, we are looking for 'Italy'.
Step 3: Police Check Sub-Section
You then need to scroll down to the sub-section titlted 'Police Check'. Click on this to expand that section.
Step 4: Read and Follow the Instructions
The sub-section will contain the process involved in obtaining the police clearance from that specific country. Keep in mind that each country will have different processes, so please read carefully!
Australian Police Clearances
If you have been in Australia for longer than 12 months (at the time that your visa is eventually assessed by the DIBP), then you may also be required to provide an AFP National Police Check.
To arrange this clearance, you can apply online here.
Please note the following:
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To arrange this clearance, you can apply online here.
Please note the following:
- Fingerprints are not required
- The type of clearance you are required to obtain is a full/complete disclosure document
- It must contain all your current and previously known names (i.e maiden names)
- If requested to provide a code, you should select '33'
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Originally Published here: How To Apply for Visa Police Clearances
Sunday, 20 November 2016
Proposed 457 Occupation List Changes
The recent scrunity on the Subclass 457 visa does not seem to showing any signs of slowing with recent comments by Minister for Immigration, Peter Dutton, suggesting that the list of jobs eligible to be sponsored under the visa may soon be reduced. Currently, employers looking to sponsor skilled foreign workers are limited to those occupations on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List with certain occupations also requiring that the employers demonstrate 'labour market testing' (i.e advertising locally) before being eligible to nominate a foreign worker for the 457 visa.
When or what these changes will be to the list remains to be seen, however once again, the Subclass 457 visa seems to be at the forefront of political debate accross the country.
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Original story here.
When or what these changes will be to the list remains to be seen, however once again, the Subclass 457 visa seems to be at the forefront of political debate accross the country.
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Original story here.
Originally Published here: Proposed 457 Occupation List Changes
Sunday, 13 November 2016
457 Standard Business Sponsorship Obligations
Standard Business Sponsors, or otherwise referred to as Subclass 457 Sponsors, must adhere to certain sponsorship obligations for each year that they are an approved 457 sponsor. Failure to adhere to these sponsorship obligations can lead to a variety of sanctions including:
Administrative Sanctions
Enforceable Undertaking
You could be invited to enter into an enforceable undertaking. Enforceable undertakings require you to promise, in writing, to undertake to complete certain actions to demonstrate that the failures have been rectified and won’t happen again.
Civil
The DIBP can issue an infringement notice of up to AUD 10,200 for a body corporate and AUD 2,040 for an individual for each failure. The DIBP can also apply to a court for a civil penalty order of up to AUD 51,000 for a corporation and AUD 10,200 for an individual for each failure.
Accordingly, 457 sponsors must:
For more information, download our 457 Sponsor Obligation PDF Handout here.
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Administrative Sanctions
- cancelling the sponsor’s approval as a sponsor
- barring the sponsor, for a specified period, from sponsoring more people under the terms of one or more existing specified approvals for different kinds of visa (however described)
- barring the sponsor, for a specified period, from making future applications for approval as a sponsor in relation to one or more classes
Enforceable Undertaking
You could be invited to enter into an enforceable undertaking. Enforceable undertakings require you to promise, in writing, to undertake to complete certain actions to demonstrate that the failures have been rectified and won’t happen again.
Civil
The DIBP can issue an infringement notice of up to AUD 10,200 for a body corporate and AUD 2,040 for an individual for each failure. The DIBP can also apply to a court for a civil penalty order of up to AUD 51,000 for a corporation and AUD 10,200 for an individual for each failure.
Accordingly, 457 sponsors must:
- cooperate with inspectors
- ensure equivalent terms and conditions of employment
- keep records
- provide records and information to the Minister
- tell us when certain events occur
- ensure the visa holder participates in the nominated occupation, program or activity
- not recover from, transfer or charge certain costs to another person
- pay travel costs to enable sponsored people to leave Australia
- pay costs to remove unlawful non-citizens
- provide training to Australians and permanent residents
- not engage in discriminatory recruitment practices.
For more information, download our 457 Sponsor Obligation PDF Handout here.
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Originally Published here: 457 Standard Business Sponsorship Obligations
Sunday, 6 November 2016
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Thursday, 3 November 2016
Immigration Changes - 457 Visa Condition Amendment & Work and Holiday 2nd Year Visas Soon To Be Available!
Important changes to both the Subclass 457 and Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa streams are set to be implemented from the 19 November 2016.
With regards to the Subclass 457 visa scheme, changes will be made to the maximum amount of days a Subclass 457 visa holder can go without working for an approved sponsor from 90 days to 60 days. Essentially, this means that any 457 visa holder who ceases to work for their approved sponsor (including leaving voluntarily or having their employment terminated), must find a new employer and apply to transfer their 457 visa, or apply for another visa, within 60 days or risk having their Subclass 457 visa cancelled due to being in breach of Condition 8107.
On a more positive note, Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa holders will now be eligible for a second year visa if they complete 'specified work' in regions spanning Northern Australia. The specified work is intended to be work undertaken in the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism and hospitality industries in the Northern Territory and northern parts of Western Australia and Queensland. Although this is not exactly in line or as flexible with similar provisions allowing Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visa holders to obtain a second year visa, it does at least provide an option for 462 visa holders looking to secure another year in the country without needing to apply for a Student or some other type of temporary visa.
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With regards to the Subclass 457 visa scheme, changes will be made to the maximum amount of days a Subclass 457 visa holder can go without working for an approved sponsor from 90 days to 60 days. Essentially, this means that any 457 visa holder who ceases to work for their approved sponsor (including leaving voluntarily or having their employment terminated), must find a new employer and apply to transfer their 457 visa, or apply for another visa, within 60 days or risk having their Subclass 457 visa cancelled due to being in breach of Condition 8107.
On a more positive note, Subclass 462 (Work and Holiday) visa holders will now be eligible for a second year visa if they complete 'specified work' in regions spanning Northern Australia. The specified work is intended to be work undertaken in the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism and hospitality industries in the Northern Territory and northern parts of Western Australia and Queensland. Although this is not exactly in line or as flexible with similar provisions allowing Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visa holders to obtain a second year visa, it does at least provide an option for 462 visa holders looking to secure another year in the country without needing to apply for a Student or some other type of temporary visa.
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Originally Published here: Immigration Changes - 457 Visa Condition Amendment & Work and Holiday 2nd Year Visas Soon To Be Available!
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
Free Visa Resources For You
Do you need help in understanding visas to Australia? Find it hard to find a single location that helps explain the requirements needed to have a visa granted? Or do you just want to keep up to date with any important changes in Australian migration? Well, Salvo Migration is proud to launch the Resources section on our website.
In the Resources page you will find our industry leading blogs, visa diagrams (downloadable), visa tutorial videos and news section to keep in the loop of any breaking immigration related news - and its all for FREE.
Make sure you check back in often as will be working hard to keep updating our content and be the only place you need to go for Australian immigration resources. Click below to access.
In the Resources page you will find our industry leading blogs, visa diagrams (downloadable), visa tutorial videos and news section to keep in the loop of any breaking immigration related news - and its all for FREE.
Make sure you check back in often as will be working hard to keep updating our content and be the only place you need to go for Australian immigration resources. Click below to access.
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Originally Published here: Free Visa Resources For You
Friday, 7 October 2016
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Friday, 30 September 2016
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Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Immigration News - Announcement of New Temporary Visa for Parents of Australians!
In a welcome statement, the Australian Government has announced plans to introduce a new 5 year temporary visa for parents of Australian Citizens sometime in 2017.
The specifics of this new visa are yet to be finally determined, however the implementation of any additional visa options for parents of Australians is a step in the right direction. The current visa framework only provides for very limited long term visas for parents of Australians, with applicants having to choose between visas that can take 30+ years to be processed, or pay thousands in Visa Application charges associated to Contributory Parent visas (see here for a summary of Parent visas to Australia).
What Does This Mean Long Term?
What remains to be seen is just how flexible this new visa will be. For instance, for applicants who traditionally find it difficult to obtain short term tourist visas to enter Australia, this new visa may open up a pathway for them to enter Australia, and if above the age of 65, apply to continue their stay through what we have coined the 'Parent Visa Loophole' saving thousands and avoiding the need to apply for a Contributory Parent visa.
Similarly, the new visa may be able to be used by applicants who are not yet 65 years of age, to enter the country and wait until their 65th birthday before applying through the Parent Visa Loophole for a permanent stay in the country.
Unfortunately at this stage we are purely speculating. What will be critical are the conditions that can or must be imposed on these new parent visas, especially if the dreaded 'No Further Stay' condition will be a mandatory condition, essentially negating the ability to apply for another visa from inside the country.
In saying all this, at least there is now hope of more flexible arrangements as the Australian Government has started to recognize the benefits of allowing ageing migrants to be with their families in Australia!
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Originally Published here: Immigration News - Announcement of New Temporary Visa for Parents of Australians!
Monday, 19 September 2016
Immigration Changes - New Short Term Visas to be Introduced
From the 19 November 2016 changes to the Temporary Activity Visa Framework will come into effect closing certain visas from future applications and the introduction of new subclasses as replacements.
Visas Closed from 19 November 2016
Visas Introduced from 19 November 2016
Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
A temporary visa to allow short term, highly specialized non-going work.
Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
A temporary visa for people wishing to come to Australia as part of a bilateral agreement, to represent a foreign government or to teach a foreign language in an Australian school, to undertake full-time domestic work for a diplomat, as a person with statutory privileges and immunities, to participate in the Seasonal Worker Programme.
Subclass 407 Training visa
A temporary visa to allow individuals to undertake occupational training or participate in classroom based professional development activities.
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa
This visa is for individuals looking to come to Australia for any of the following reasons:
For more information see here.
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Visas Closed from 19 November 2016
- Subclass 401 Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa
- Subclass 402 Training and Research visa
- Subclass 416 Special Program visa
- Subclass 420 Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa
- Subclass 488 Superyacht Crew visa
Visas Introduced from 19 November 2016
Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
A temporary visa to allow short term, highly specialized non-going work.
Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
A temporary visa for people wishing to come to Australia as part of a bilateral agreement, to represent a foreign government or to teach a foreign language in an Australian school, to undertake full-time domestic work for a diplomat, as a person with statutory privileges and immunities, to participate in the Seasonal Worker Programme.
Subclass 407 Training visa
A temporary visa to allow individuals to undertake occupational training or participate in classroom based professional development activities.
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa
This visa is for individuals looking to come to Australia for any of the following reasons:
- work in the entertainment industry
- participate in a non-ongoing cultural or social activities at the invitation of an Australian organisation
- observe or participate as an academic in a research project
- undertake full-time religious work
- participate in a special programme to enhance international relations and cultural exchange
- participate in high-level sports (including training)
- work in a skilled position under a staff exchange arrangement
- participate in an Australian government endorsed event
- work as a superyacht crew member
- undertake full-time domestic work in the household of certain senior foreign executives
For more information see here.
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Originally Published here: Immigration Changes - New Short Term Visas to be Introduced
Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Immigration News - Changes to Skilled Visa Points Test & A New Entrepreneur Visa
The Australian Government recently announced changes to the Skilled Migration scheme which now allows international graduates in certain fields to gain an additional 5 points towards their points test score. Importantly, students of Australian institutions will be able to get these five extra points by completing Doctoral or Masters by research level qualifications in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or specified information and communication technology (ICT).
Specifically, graduates of the following skilled fields will qualify for the additional 5 points from the 10th of September 2016 onwards:
Biological sciences, earth sciences, chemical sciences, mathematics, physics and astronomy, computer science, information technology, aerospace engineering and technology, civil engineering, geomatic engineering, electrical engineering and technology, manufacturing engineering, maritime engineering and process and resources engineering.
The diagram above now reflects the current state of the Points Test system for Skilled Visas.
Original Source: https://goo.gl/CCj60Q
Introduction of the Entrepreneur Visa
The Australian Government has also announced plans to introduce a new Entrepeneur Visa within the Business Innovation and Investment Programme.
To be eligible, applicants will need to be able to satisfy the following criteria:
Funding can be secured by Commonwealth agencies, state, and territory government, publically funded research organisations, investors registered as a venture capital limited partnerships or early stage venture capital limited partnerships or any combination of these.
The hope is that these new change will encourage innovative minds from around the world to migrate to Australia with the expectation of a positive impact on the Australian economy and job creation.
Original Source: https://goo.gl/SOjAkw
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Specifically, graduates of the following skilled fields will qualify for the additional 5 points from the 10th of September 2016 onwards:
Biological sciences, earth sciences, chemical sciences, mathematics, physics and astronomy, computer science, information technology, aerospace engineering and technology, civil engineering, geomatic engineering, electrical engineering and technology, manufacturing engineering, maritime engineering and process and resources engineering.
The diagram above now reflects the current state of the Points Test system for Skilled Visas.
Original Source: https://goo.gl/CCj60Q
Introduction of the Entrepreneur Visa
The Australian Government has also announced plans to introduce a new Entrepeneur Visa within the Business Innovation and Investment Programme.
To be eligible, applicants will need to be able to satisfy the following criteria:
- Have a competent level of English
- Have an agreement in place for at least $200,000 to grow your entrepreneurial venture in Australia
- Hold at least 30% interest in that entrepreneurial venture
- Be nominated by a state or territory government
Funding can be secured by Commonwealth agencies, state, and territory government, publically funded research organisations, investors registered as a venture capital limited partnerships or early stage venture capital limited partnerships or any combination of these.
The hope is that these new change will encourage innovative minds from around the world to migrate to Australia with the expectation of a positive impact on the Australian economy and job creation.
Original Source: https://goo.gl/SOjAkw
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Originally Published here: Immigration News - Changes to Skilled Visa Points Test & A New Entrepreneur Visa
Wednesday, 7 September 2016
Offshore Contributory Parent Visa - 173 to 143 - Splitting the Costs!
Parents of Australian Citizens are able to migrate to Australia and be with their Australian children/child by applying for certain Parent visa options. The purpose of this blog is to better explain the process, timeline and costs involved in applying for a Contributory Parent Visa for applicants who are currently outside of Australia.
In another blog, we discussed the 'Parent Visa Loophole' that some parents are fortunate enough to have as an option, however for parents that hold passports from countries that find it difficult to obtain Visitor visas, or are not above the age of 65, often an offshore Parent visa application is the only realistic option to migrate to Australia.
Accordingly, there are currently two different types of offshore parent visas. The contributory and non-contributory. The issue is that the non-contributory offshore parent visa (being the Subclass 103), currently has a processing/waiting time of approximately 30+ years. Although there are some benefits in having a pending 103 visa with the DIBP (in that they may be eligible for a longer term tourist visa), applying for the 103 visa will not lead to any long term visa solution in the foreseeable future.
Alternatively, there are the contributory parent visas (Subclass 173 and Subclass 143) available to those families that can afford significant 2nd Visa Application Charges (VAC) associated with these subclasses. Importantly, applicants can choose to apply directly for the Subclass 143 and obtain permanent residency, however in doing so, in addition to the initial VAC, they will be liable to pay a 2nd VAC when the visa is ready to be decided (currently set at $43600!).
A silver lining to all this however is that applicants can also choose to 'split' the 2nd VAC by applying for a Subclass 173 first and then eventually transitioning to the Subclass 143 once they are inside the country. The diagram above is reflective of this "splitting" process, by which an applicant applies for the 173 first, only pays a portion the 2nd VAC, and then only once the Subclass 143 has been applied for and ready for approval, do they pay the remainder of the 2nd VAC.
This approach does in fact increase the 2nd VAC total ($43600 compared to $48550), however, as the diagram above demonstrates, it allows applicants and their family approximately 4+ years from when the initial 173 is applied for before all remaining charges would be due for the grant of the 143.
If you find any of this confusing (we wouldn't blame you) and are looking to migrate as a parent or bring your parents to Australia, then get in contact on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
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In another blog, we discussed the 'Parent Visa Loophole' that some parents are fortunate enough to have as an option, however for parents that hold passports from countries that find it difficult to obtain Visitor visas, or are not above the age of 65, often an offshore Parent visa application is the only realistic option to migrate to Australia.
Accordingly, there are currently two different types of offshore parent visas. The contributory and non-contributory. The issue is that the non-contributory offshore parent visa (being the Subclass 103), currently has a processing/waiting time of approximately 30+ years. Although there are some benefits in having a pending 103 visa with the DIBP (in that they may be eligible for a longer term tourist visa), applying for the 103 visa will not lead to any long term visa solution in the foreseeable future.
Alternatively, there are the contributory parent visas (Subclass 173 and Subclass 143) available to those families that can afford significant 2nd Visa Application Charges (VAC) associated with these subclasses. Importantly, applicants can choose to apply directly for the Subclass 143 and obtain permanent residency, however in doing so, in addition to the initial VAC, they will be liable to pay a 2nd VAC when the visa is ready to be decided (currently set at $43600!).
A silver lining to all this however is that applicants can also choose to 'split' the 2nd VAC by applying for a Subclass 173 first and then eventually transitioning to the Subclass 143 once they are inside the country. The diagram above is reflective of this "splitting" process, by which an applicant applies for the 173 first, only pays a portion the 2nd VAC, and then only once the Subclass 143 has been applied for and ready for approval, do they pay the remainder of the 2nd VAC.
This approach does in fact increase the 2nd VAC total ($43600 compared to $48550), however, as the diagram above demonstrates, it allows applicants and their family approximately 4+ years from when the initial 173 is applied for before all remaining charges would be due for the grant of the 143.
If you find any of this confusing (we wouldn't blame you) and are looking to migrate as a parent or bring your parents to Australia, then get in contact on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
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Originally Published here: Offshore Contributory Parent Visa - 173 to 143 - Splitting the Costs!
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Appealing a Subclass 457 Visa Refusal - Whats the Deal with the Nomination Requirements?
A heavily litigated area of migration law has recently been the question of when the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) will have the jurisdiction to hear an appeal of a Subclass 457 visa refusal. Firstly, as a starting point, readers should familiarize themselves with the three stages of the Subclass 457 and understand that all three stages must be approved in order for the 457 visa to be eventually granted. In this blog, we explore the relationship between an associated Nomination submitted by an approved 457 Sponsor and a 457 Visa refusal appealed to the AAT.
Accordingly, several recent cases have begun clarifying when the AAT does or does not have jurisdiction to hear a 457 visa appeal. Firstly, in the case of Minister for Immigration v Lee & Ors (2014) FCCA 2881 (10 December 2014), the court held that where an approved Nomination had expired before the appeal of the visa is lodged, then the AAT would not have jurisdiction to hear the appeal of the visa. Considering that 457 Nominations are valid for 12 months from their approval, this suggests that any 457 visa appeal must be lodged within the 12 months validity period of the associated Nomination.
Secondly, the case of Kandel v Minister for Immigration & Anor (2015) FCCA 2013 (7 August 2015) clarified that as long as there was a pending Nomination with the DIBP at the time than an appeal of a 457 refusal was lodged to the AAT then that this would be sufficient. Interestingly, this may suggest that even if an original 457 Nomination and Visa are refused by the DIBP, that as long as a second Nomination is submitted to the DIBP 'identifying' the applicant, then this may be sufficient for the AAT to have the jurisdiction hear the visa appeal.
Thirdly, the case of Ahmad v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (2015) FCAFC 2167 confirmed that even in the case of a refused 457 Nomination, as long as the Nomination refusal is also appealed to the AAT, then the AAT would have the jurisdiction to hear a subsequent Visa appeal. Importantly, this was further supported by the recent decision in Dyankov & Ors v Minister for Immigration & Anor (2016) FCCA 2167 (24 August 2016) in which it was concluded that in a case where a 457 Nomination is not appealed to the AAT, then the AAT will not have the jurisdiction to assess the associated 457 Visa refusal.
Accordingly, the current position with the courts (and what will be followed by the AAT) seems to be that in order for a 457 visa refusal to be 'appeal-able', that there must be either a pending Subclass 457 Nomination not yet determined by the DIBP, an approved 457 Nomination by the DIBP, or if a Nomination has been refused by the DIBP, that an appeal of that Nomination refusal has also been submitted to the AAT.
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Source: http://migrationalliance.com.au
Accordingly, several recent cases have begun clarifying when the AAT does or does not have jurisdiction to hear a 457 visa appeal. Firstly, in the case of Minister for Immigration v Lee & Ors (2014) FCCA 2881 (10 December 2014), the court held that where an approved Nomination had expired before the appeal of the visa is lodged, then the AAT would not have jurisdiction to hear the appeal of the visa. Considering that 457 Nominations are valid for 12 months from their approval, this suggests that any 457 visa appeal must be lodged within the 12 months validity period of the associated Nomination.
Secondly, the case of Kandel v Minister for Immigration & Anor (2015) FCCA 2013 (7 August 2015) clarified that as long as there was a pending Nomination with the DIBP at the time than an appeal of a 457 refusal was lodged to the AAT then that this would be sufficient. Interestingly, this may suggest that even if an original 457 Nomination and Visa are refused by the DIBP, that as long as a second Nomination is submitted to the DIBP 'identifying' the applicant, then this may be sufficient for the AAT to have the jurisdiction hear the visa appeal.
Thirdly, the case of Ahmad v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (2015) FCAFC 2167 confirmed that even in the case of a refused 457 Nomination, as long as the Nomination refusal is also appealed to the AAT, then the AAT would have the jurisdiction to hear a subsequent Visa appeal. Importantly, this was further supported by the recent decision in Dyankov & Ors v Minister for Immigration & Anor (2016) FCCA 2167 (24 August 2016) in which it was concluded that in a case where a 457 Nomination is not appealed to the AAT, then the AAT will not have the jurisdiction to assess the associated 457 Visa refusal.
Accordingly, the current position with the courts (and what will be followed by the AAT) seems to be that in order for a 457 visa refusal to be 'appeal-able', that there must be either a pending Subclass 457 Nomination not yet determined by the DIBP, an approved 457 Nomination by the DIBP, or if a Nomination has been refused by the DIBP, that an appeal of that Nomination refusal has also been submitted to the AAT.
If you require the representation of a Immigration Lawyer in Brisbane today, then feel free to contact us on 1300 644 788 or email your questions to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more useful blogs by our Migration Agents.
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Source: http://migrationalliance.com.au
Originally Published here: Appealing a Subclass 457 Visa Refusal - Whats the Deal with the Nomination Requirements?
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
RSMS (Subclass 187) - Eligible Post Codes
In addition to satisfying all visa criteria, applicants for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187) (RSMS) will need to first find suitable employment in a regional area of Australia. Importantly, only specific Australian post codes constitute as being 'regional' which we will copy below!
Australian Capital Territory
Entire Territory
New South Wales
Except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong
Northern Territory
Entire Territory
Queensland
Except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast
South Australia
Entire State
Tasmania
Entire State
Victoria
Except Melbourne metropolitan area.
Western Australia
Entire state
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Australian Capital Territory
Entire Territory
New South Wales
Except Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong
- 2250 to 2251 - Central Coast
- 2256 to 2263 - Central Coast
- 2311 to 2312
- 2328 to 2411
- 2420 to 2490
- 2536 to 2551
- 2575 to 2594
- 2618 to 2739
- 2787 to 2898
Northern Territory
Entire Territory
Queensland
Except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast
- 4124 to 4125
- 4133
- 4211
- 4270 to 4272
- 4275
- 4280
- 4285
- 4287
- 4307 to 4499
- 4515
- 4517 to 4519
- 4522 to 4899
South Australia
Entire State
Tasmania
Entire State
Victoria
Except Melbourne metropolitan area.
- 3211 to 3334
- 3340 to 3424
- 3430 to 3649
- 3658 to 3749
- 3753
- 3756
- 3758
- 3762
- 3764
- 3778 to 3781
- 3783
- 3797
- 3799
- 3816 to 3909
- 3921 to 3925
- 3945 to 3974
- 3979
- 3981 to 3996
Western Australia
Entire state
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Originally Published here: RSMS (Subclass 187) - Eligible Post Codes
Thursday, 18 August 2016
Bridging Visa B - What is it and How Long Can I Travel For?
Applicants of visas from inside Australia often find themselves on a 'Bridging Visa' awaiting the outcome of their respective visa application. Due to the processing times of some Australian visas, applicants can be on these temporary bridging visas for several months, and sometimes, even years! (See our blog on the Parent Visa Loophole as an example). Despite being in this period of 'limbo', those who hold a Bridging Visa A (Subclass 010) may be eligible for a Bridging Visa B (Subclass 020), otherwise known as a 'travel bridging visa' allowing holders to leave Australia and return to continue awaiting the outcome of their pending Australian visa.
Accordingly, a common question we receive is 'how long can I travel on a BVB'?
In order to answer this question we must turn to Government Policy, being what is used by Departmental case officers when assessing the application for a BVB.
Importantly, policy does not necessarily specify a limit as to how long a BVB can be granted for.
Specifically, the policy states:
Except for providing that the travel facility period cannot exceed the period that the BVB is in effect ...BVB regulations do not prescribe a length of time for the travel facility period.
and:
It is up to the visa processing officer to specify an appropriate length of time for which to grant a travel facility period to an applicant for a BVB. Officers should exercise judgment, on a case by case basis, in deciding the length of time during which the BVB holder can leave and (re) enter Australia...
However, policy does provide some insight as to how applicants that are in Australia awaiting the outcome of certain visa applications may be assessed. Specifically, applicants of the following visas may be able to request a 12 month travel facility/BVB:
Importantly however, these applicants may also be able to request longer than 12 months if they can demonstrate exceptional circumstances, including:
All in all, what this shows us is that it will generally be at the discretion of the assessing case officer in terms of how long they choose to allow a BVB visa applicant to travel for. Accordingly, applicants should ensure that when making BVB applications that they specify their desired dates of travel and provide sufficient reasons for the purposes of their departure.
If you require the help of a Migration Agent in the Brisbane CBD today, then give us a call on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au and thank you for visiting our site.
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Accordingly, a common question we receive is 'how long can I travel on a BVB'?
In order to answer this question we must turn to Government Policy, being what is used by Departmental case officers when assessing the application for a BVB.
Importantly, policy does not necessarily specify a limit as to how long a BVB can be granted for.
Specifically, the policy states:
Except for providing that the travel facility period cannot exceed the period that the BVB is in effect ...BVB regulations do not prescribe a length of time for the travel facility period.
and:
It is up to the visa processing officer to specify an appropriate length of time for which to grant a travel facility period to an applicant for a BVB. Officers should exercise judgment, on a case by case basis, in deciding the length of time during which the BVB holder can leave and (re) enter Australia...
However, policy does provide some insight as to how applicants that are in Australia awaiting the outcome of certain visa applications may be assessed. Specifically, applicants of the following visas may be able to request a 12 month travel facility/BVB:
- Aged Parent Residence (BP-804) visa
- Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)(UU-884) visa
- Contributory Aged Parent (DG-864) visa
- SkillSelect GSM visas (SI-189, SN-190 and SP-489)
Importantly however, these applicants may also be able to request longer than 12 months if they can demonstrate exceptional circumstances, including:
- The need to care for a terminally ill relative
- Involvement in legal proceedings including divorce
- Education, business or professional purposes or obligations
All in all, what this shows us is that it will generally be at the discretion of the assessing case officer in terms of how long they choose to allow a BVB visa applicant to travel for. Accordingly, applicants should ensure that when making BVB applications that they specify their desired dates of travel and provide sufficient reasons for the purposes of their departure.
If you require the help of a Migration Agent in the Brisbane CBD today, then give us a call on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au and thank you for visiting our site.
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Originally Published here: Bridging Visa B - What is it and How Long Can I Travel For?
Monday, 15 August 2016
Partner Visa - Waiving Schedule 3 Criteria - Compelling and Compassionate Circumstances
There is no automatic right to an Australian Partner visa. Applicants in Australia who hold a substantive visa must be in a relationship with an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to demonstrate that (1) they have a mutual commitment to a shared life together to the exclusion of all others, (2) the relationship is genuine and continuing, and that (3) they live together or do not live separately and apart on a permanent basis.
However, additional criteria is imposed on applicants applying for an Australian Partner Visa who do not hold a substantive visa, such as those who are unlawful at the time they apply or having been on a Bridging Visa for in excess of 28 days. This is known as Schedule 3 criteria.
Accordingly, the Migration Regulations state that applicants who are not a holder of a substantive visa must satisfy Schedule 3 criteria 3001, 3003 and 3004, unless they are able to demonstrate that compelling reasons exist for not applying Schedule 3 to their application.
Importantly then, what does Schedule 3 require applicants to show and if applicants cannot satisfy Schedule 3, what constitutes compelling reasons to 'waive' Schedule 3? Let's take a closer look!
What Does Schedule 3 Say?
To clarify, there is more than one provision within Schedule 3 which may apply to an applicant, however for the most part, 3001 and 3004 are the most likely to apply to Partner visa applicants who do not hold a substantive visa.
3001 - This regulation requires that applicants not be unlawful or on a Bridging Visa for more than 28 days since last holding a substantive visa. Accordingly, if an applicant has been unlawful or on a Bridging Visa for more than 28 days, they cannot satisfy 3001.
However, even for those who have been unlawful or on a Bridging Visa for less than 28 days since last holding a substantive visa, then they will also need to satisfy criteria 3004.
3004 - This regulation requires that applicants be able to demonstrate that (1) they are not the holders of a substantive visa because of factors beyond their control, (2) there are compelling reasons for granting the visa, (3) they have complied substantially with all previous visa conditions, (4) the applicant would otherwise be eligible to have granted the Partner visa, and (5) the applicant intends to comply with any conditions imposed on the Partner visa.
Accordingly, even for applicants who get through 3001 (by applying within 28 days), 3004 could be problematic if they cannot address each of the above points.
How Do We Waive Schedule 3?
As mentioned at the beginning of this blog, if applicants cannot satisfy Schedule 3 (3001, 3003 and 3004), then they must be able to demonstrate there are compelling reasons to 'waive' the application of Schedule 3 against them. Unfortunately, there is no way to apply for this 'waiver' before the Partner visa is applied for and it is simply assessed in conjunction with all other visa criteria. So the case could be that the Partner visa could otherwise be granted, except that Schedule 3 is not satisfied and an applicant is unable to demonstrate compelling circumstances to have it waived.
Unfortunately, there are no clear guidelines that suggest what will constitute compelling circumstances in the eyes of the DIBP, however, Government policy does provide some guidance on how strictly they will approach this tricky area of Migration Law.
What does the Government Policy Say?
The Government Policy (what is used by DIBP case officers to help interpret the law and guide case officer decision making), states the following:
The Migration Regulations do not prescribe the circumstances that need to be considered when assessing whether or not ‘compelling reasons’ exist to not apply Schedule 3 criteria 3001, 3003 and 3004. As such, officers should consider circumstances on a case by case basis.
In doing so, however, officers should be mindful that the intent of the waiver provisions is to allow persons whose circumstances are genuinely compelling to regularise their status. The provisions are not intended to give, or be perceived to give, an unfair advantage to persons who:
An example of where the circumstances may not be compelling to waive the Schedule 3 requirements may be where an applicant has remained unlawful for a number of years, made little or no effort to regularise their status and claims compelling circumstances on the basis of a long term relationship with their sponsoring partner and/or hardship caused by separation if they were to apply outside Australia for the visa.
With the intent of the waiver provisions in mind, it is generally reasonable to expect that compelling reasons to exercise the waiver provision exist where an applicant’s circumstances happened beyond their control. That is, circumstances beyond the applicant’s control had led them to become unlawful and/or prevented them from regularising their status through means other than the Partner visa application for which they seek the waiver.
For example, in the scenario given earlier, it is reasonable to accept that compelling circumstances exist to waive the Schedule 3 criteria if, for reasons beyond the applicant’s control - such as severe illness or incapacity - the applicant was prevented from regularising their status in the years they had been unlawful.
As a general rule, the existence of a genuine spouse or de facto relationship between the applicant and sponsoring partner, and/or the hardship suffered from the separation if the applicant were to leave, and apply for the visa, outside Australia are not, in themselves, compelling reasons not to apply the Schedule 3 criteria. This is because a genuine relationship forms the basis of all Partner visa applications, and hardship caused by separation, whilst it differs in degree from one case to another, is common in the Partner visa caseload, particularly in the offshore context where partners may be separated for extended periods during visa processing.
Policy intends that the waiver provision should not be applied where it is reasonable to expect the applicant to leave Australia and apply outside Australia for a Partner visa. This not only ensures fairness and equity to other applicants and discourages deliberate non-compliance, but also preserves the integrity of the Partner visa program in general and the waiver provisions in specific.
Matters that officers should take into consideration when assessing whether the applicant’s circumstances may be considered compelling include but are not limited to:
(Source: DIBP - PAM3 - MIGRATION REGULATIONS - SCHEDULES > PAM - Sch2 Visa 820 - Partner)
What is the Conclusion Knowing All This?
Government policy shows us that the DIBP will not make it easy for applicants who have purposely remained unlawful in an attempt to circumvent visa requirements to regularize their status through an Australian Partner visa. However, what readers should understand is that the waiver provisions are discretionary meaning that applicants are welcome to put forward all the facts of their relationship to help demonstrate compelling circumstances exist. Importantly, applicants must be able to show that compelling circumstances existed at the time of visa application and not necessarily what has developed after the visa has been applied for.
Some factors that may help an argument of compelling circumstances may include:
If Schedule 3 applies to you, and if you require the assistance of a Migration Lawyer today, then get in contact on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au and we hope you learnt something valuable by visiting our site.
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However, additional criteria is imposed on applicants applying for an Australian Partner Visa who do not hold a substantive visa, such as those who are unlawful at the time they apply or having been on a Bridging Visa for in excess of 28 days. This is known as Schedule 3 criteria.
Accordingly, the Migration Regulations state that applicants who are not a holder of a substantive visa must satisfy Schedule 3 criteria 3001, 3003 and 3004, unless they are able to demonstrate that compelling reasons exist for not applying Schedule 3 to their application.
Importantly then, what does Schedule 3 require applicants to show and if applicants cannot satisfy Schedule 3, what constitutes compelling reasons to 'waive' Schedule 3? Let's take a closer look!
What Does Schedule 3 Say?
To clarify, there is more than one provision within Schedule 3 which may apply to an applicant, however for the most part, 3001 and 3004 are the most likely to apply to Partner visa applicants who do not hold a substantive visa.
3001 - This regulation requires that applicants not be unlawful or on a Bridging Visa for more than 28 days since last holding a substantive visa. Accordingly, if an applicant has been unlawful or on a Bridging Visa for more than 28 days, they cannot satisfy 3001.
However, even for those who have been unlawful or on a Bridging Visa for less than 28 days since last holding a substantive visa, then they will also need to satisfy criteria 3004.
3004 - This regulation requires that applicants be able to demonstrate that (1) they are not the holders of a substantive visa because of factors beyond their control, (2) there are compelling reasons for granting the visa, (3) they have complied substantially with all previous visa conditions, (4) the applicant would otherwise be eligible to have granted the Partner visa, and (5) the applicant intends to comply with any conditions imposed on the Partner visa.
Accordingly, even for applicants who get through 3001 (by applying within 28 days), 3004 could be problematic if they cannot address each of the above points.
How Do We Waive Schedule 3?
As mentioned at the beginning of this blog, if applicants cannot satisfy Schedule 3 (3001, 3003 and 3004), then they must be able to demonstrate there are compelling reasons to 'waive' the application of Schedule 3 against them. Unfortunately, there is no way to apply for this 'waiver' before the Partner visa is applied for and it is simply assessed in conjunction with all other visa criteria. So the case could be that the Partner visa could otherwise be granted, except that Schedule 3 is not satisfied and an applicant is unable to demonstrate compelling circumstances to have it waived.
Unfortunately, there are no clear guidelines that suggest what will constitute compelling circumstances in the eyes of the DIBP, however, Government policy does provide some guidance on how strictly they will approach this tricky area of Migration Law.
What does the Government Policy Say?
The Government Policy (what is used by DIBP case officers to help interpret the law and guide case officer decision making), states the following:
The Migration Regulations do not prescribe the circumstances that need to be considered when assessing whether or not ‘compelling reasons’ exist to not apply Schedule 3 criteria 3001, 3003 and 3004. As such, officers should consider circumstances on a case by case basis.
In doing so, however, officers should be mindful that the intent of the waiver provisions is to allow persons whose circumstances are genuinely compelling to regularise their status. The provisions are not intended to give, or be perceived to give, an unfair advantage to persons who:
- fail to comply with their visa conditions or
- deliberately manipulate their circumstances to give rise to compelling reasons or
- can leave Australia and apply for a Partner visa outside Australia.
An example of where the circumstances may not be compelling to waive the Schedule 3 requirements may be where an applicant has remained unlawful for a number of years, made little or no effort to regularise their status and claims compelling circumstances on the basis of a long term relationship with their sponsoring partner and/or hardship caused by separation if they were to apply outside Australia for the visa.
With the intent of the waiver provisions in mind, it is generally reasonable to expect that compelling reasons to exercise the waiver provision exist where an applicant’s circumstances happened beyond their control. That is, circumstances beyond the applicant’s control had led them to become unlawful and/or prevented them from regularising their status through means other than the Partner visa application for which they seek the waiver.
For example, in the scenario given earlier, it is reasonable to accept that compelling circumstances exist to waive the Schedule 3 criteria if, for reasons beyond the applicant’s control - such as severe illness or incapacity - the applicant was prevented from regularising their status in the years they had been unlawful.
As a general rule, the existence of a genuine spouse or de facto relationship between the applicant and sponsoring partner, and/or the hardship suffered from the separation if the applicant were to leave, and apply for the visa, outside Australia are not, in themselves, compelling reasons not to apply the Schedule 3 criteria. This is because a genuine relationship forms the basis of all Partner visa applications, and hardship caused by separation, whilst it differs in degree from one case to another, is common in the Partner visa caseload, particularly in the offshore context where partners may be separated for extended periods during visa processing.
Policy intends that the waiver provision should not be applied where it is reasonable to expect the applicant to leave Australia and apply outside Australia for a Partner visa. This not only ensures fairness and equity to other applicants and discourages deliberate non-compliance, but also preserves the integrity of the Partner visa program in general and the waiver provisions in specific.
Matters that officers should take into consideration when assessing whether the applicant’s circumstances may be considered compelling include but are not limited to:
- any history of non-compliance by the applicant
- the length of time the applicant has been unlawful
- the reasons why the applicant became unlawful
- the reasons why the applicant did not seek to regularise their status sooner
- what steps, if any, the applicant has taken to regularise their status (other than applying for a Partner visa).
(Source: DIBP - PAM3 - MIGRATION REGULATIONS - SCHEDULES > PAM - Sch2 Visa 820 - Partner)
What is the Conclusion Knowing All This?
Government policy shows us that the DIBP will not make it easy for applicants who have purposely remained unlawful in an attempt to circumvent visa requirements to regularize their status through an Australian Partner visa. However, what readers should understand is that the waiver provisions are discretionary meaning that applicants are welcome to put forward all the facts of their relationship to help demonstrate compelling circumstances exist. Importantly, applicants must be able to show that compelling circumstances existed at the time of visa application and not necessarily what has developed after the visa has been applied for.
Some factors that may help an argument of compelling circumstances may include:
- If there are any young biological children (Australian Citizens) of the relationship and the potential impacts on their health and well-being;
- Detailing the degree of hardship (both financial and emotional) that would be caused should the applicant need to depart and re-apply from outside Australia, which is greater than the 'standard' hardship suffered by other relationships;
- If there has been some unforeseen accident/injury/illness to an Australian family member which has lead to the current situation;
- Any other factor which differentiates the relationship from any other Partner Visa applications which can be seen as compelling on an ordinary person making an assessment.
If Schedule 3 applies to you, and if you require the assistance of a Migration Lawyer today, then get in contact on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au and we hope you learnt something valuable by visiting our site.
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Originally Published here: Partner Visa - Waiving Schedule 3 Criteria - Compelling and Compassionate Circumstances
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
International Student in Brisbane? We Have an Event for You!
Are you an International Student in Brisbane? Need a break from all those soul crushing hours studying and preparing assignments? Well, Salvo Migration is proud to help bring you the next event by Rumba Latina, 'I Love Colombia' on Thursday the 11th of August from 9pm! So come along, have a few cervezas or margaritas (as long as you don't have class the next morning) and shake out those brain muscles to all your favourite latin music.
For more information visit the Facebook Event Page and reserve your spot today!
Otherwise, if you are an international student and require the assistance of a Immigration Lawyer in Brisbane today, then feel free to contact us on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
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Originally Published here: International Student in Brisbane? We Have an Event for You!
Thursday, 14 July 2016
My Employer Sold His Business - Does My 2 Years Restart on a 457 Visa?
A very common pathway for skilled workers to gain their permanent residency is to apply under the 'Temporary Transition Stream' of the Subclass 186 (ENS) visa or Subclass 187 (RSMS) visa. Accordingly, this stream requires that applicants have worked for their sponsors for at least two years in their skilled occupation and are then nominated by their employer for permanent residency.
However, sometimes issues arise when during this 2 year period the employer re-structures or is sold to another entity who takes control of the pre-existing business. Importantly, it used to be the case that if a consequence of this type of business restructure/sale meant that a 457 visa holder was now being employed by a entity that had a new ABN to the previous sponsor, then unless those entities were associated in law, then the 457 visa holders would have a very difficult time arguing that they had worked for the same employer for 2 years when applying for their residency. Long story short, if a new ABN took over, then it was very likely that the 2 year calculation would 'restart' with that new company.
Thankfully, the DIBP changed their policy and now apply a much more flexible and common sense approach to the issue. Accordingly, as it stands currently, when assessing whether or not an applicant meets the 2 year requirement, the DIBP will ask the following three (3) questions, and if all three can be answered 'yes', then in most cases, an applicant will meet the criteria:
Accordingly, the policy intention is to allow 457 visa holders to apply under the Transition Stream that 'have been affected by circumstances outside of their control, such as their employer undergoing a business restructure, takeover, sale or closure'. What this tells us is that as long as there is a direct link from the previous entity to the current sponsor (i.e a takeover or sale) then it is likely that applicants will not be assessed too harshly at the DIBP and meet the 2 year requirement.
Importantly however, 457 visa holders are advised to be aware that there is also a separate requirement that the new entity that is nominating them for their permanent residency must also be their current 457 sponsor. To clarify, this means that if Company A is bought out by Company B, then any 457 visa worker who was originally sponsored under Company A must first have their 457's transferred to Company B before Company B can sponsor them for permanent residency.
Readers are also suggested to consider that if applicants are formally qualified in their occupation and have at least 3 years full time experience in their field after their qualifications, then they may be eligible to apply for permanent residency without having to wait 2 years on a 457 visa. This even applies to those who are already on a 457 visa and may perhaps be eligible sooner than waiting the full 2 years.
If you require the assistance of a Immigration Lawyer in Brisbane City today, then give us a call on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your questions to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
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However, sometimes issues arise when during this 2 year period the employer re-structures or is sold to another entity who takes control of the pre-existing business. Importantly, it used to be the case that if a consequence of this type of business restructure/sale meant that a 457 visa holder was now being employed by a entity that had a new ABN to the previous sponsor, then unless those entities were associated in law, then the 457 visa holders would have a very difficult time arguing that they had worked for the same employer for 2 years when applying for their residency. Long story short, if a new ABN took over, then it was very likely that the 2 year calculation would 'restart' with that new company.
Thankfully, the DIBP changed their policy and now apply a much more flexible and common sense approach to the issue. Accordingly, as it stands currently, when assessing whether or not an applicant meets the 2 year requirement, the DIBP will ask the following three (3) questions, and if all three can be answered 'yes', then in most cases, an applicant will meet the criteria:
- Is the nominee still working in the same position, performs the same duties and has the same working conditions in the required 2 year period, regardless of the change of sponsor?
- Does the nominee report to the same management structures?
- Has the nominator retained the same business name and/or operations, but is considered to be a new legal entity?
Accordingly, the policy intention is to allow 457 visa holders to apply under the Transition Stream that 'have been affected by circumstances outside of their control, such as their employer undergoing a business restructure, takeover, sale or closure'. What this tells us is that as long as there is a direct link from the previous entity to the current sponsor (i.e a takeover or sale) then it is likely that applicants will not be assessed too harshly at the DIBP and meet the 2 year requirement.
Importantly however, 457 visa holders are advised to be aware that there is also a separate requirement that the new entity that is nominating them for their permanent residency must also be their current 457 sponsor. To clarify, this means that if Company A is bought out by Company B, then any 457 visa worker who was originally sponsored under Company A must first have their 457's transferred to Company B before Company B can sponsor them for permanent residency.
Readers are also suggested to consider that if applicants are formally qualified in their occupation and have at least 3 years full time experience in their field after their qualifications, then they may be eligible to apply for permanent residency without having to wait 2 years on a 457 visa. This even applies to those who are already on a 457 visa and may perhaps be eligible sooner than waiting the full 2 years.
If you require the assistance of a Immigration Lawyer in Brisbane City today, then give us a call on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your questions to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more great blogs by our Migration Agents.
Otherwise you can contact us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Originally Published here: My Employer Sold His Business - Does My 2 Years Restart on a 457 Visa?
Thursday, 7 July 2016
Is 457 Family or Self-Sponsorship Dead? A Detailed Review!
In late 2015, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) made changes to its policy regarding Australian businesses sponsoring family on a Subclass 457 visa as well as the self-sponsorship approach used by temporary visa holders already in the country. Below we breakdown the current status of the law and Government policy.
Self Sponsorship
Prior to these changes, it was common for overseas based skilled workers to enter Australia on a temporary visa (generally a Working Holiday or Student Visa), establish a company, begin trading and eventually employ and sponsor themselves for a Subclass 457 visa. At the time, the Governments position was that as a company is a separate legal entity to its director, that it could lawfully employ and sponsor the director as an employee of the company.
However, it seems that the DIBP eventually caught wind of this 'loophole' and decided to insert the following into their policy when assessing the genuine need of a position being nominated for a Subclass 457 visa:
The intent of the 457 program is to enable Australian businesses to temporarily fill short term skill shortages with overseas workers when they cannot find a suitably qualified or experienced Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill the position. The program is not intended to be used for non-citizens to establish a business in Australia and self-sponsor themselves; there are other visa pathways available for such purposes.
Seems pretty cut and dry doesn't it? Read on...
Sponsoring Family
In addition to the DIBP looking to stamp our self-sponsorship style applications, there was additional policy included which also attempts to make it more difficult for Australian businesses to employ and sponsor family members of directors and officers. This is because in the eyes of the DIBP, sponsoring family is a possible indication that the position was created purely to secure a migration outcome. Accordingly, businesses looking to sponsor family members will also face an uphill battle in showing that the position either already existed (and has recently become vacant), or that the business has diversified/increased which has resulted in a new position being created.
Analysis
As is explained above, the current Government position on self and family sponsorship's seems clear and readers should be aware that any application to the DIBP attempting either of these approaches is likely to be highly scrutinized However, it is our position that the current DIBP policy is incorrect and an over interpretation of the Migration Regulations.
Firstly, only specific occupations are subject to the requirement that they demonstrate they have not been able to find a suitably qualified or experienced Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill the position. For a large number of occupations on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List, Australian employers do not need to advertise (known as Labour Market Testing) for the position before submitting their nomination, so the claim that all Subclass 457 visas are exclusively for Australian employers that could not find suitably qualified Australians if factually incorrect.
Secondly, to suggest that a family owned and operated business does not have a genuine need for a relative to work in that business is staggering. There are thousands of Australian family operated businesses that genuinely and effectively employ relatives into key positions as a means of ensuring that the business is run and managed by a known and trusted individual.
Similarly, a self-employed tradesman (as an example) that can demonstrate their company has been contracted to provide substantial work for the foreseeable future and who have employed other tradesmen to perform the work would logically have a genuine need for his/her position in their business especially considering there is no requirement in law that the position be needed for any specific period of time following the grant of the 457 visa, only that at the time of decision there is a need for the position.
Conclusion
Now, its important that we understand the legal framework in which Migration Law operates. To clarify, the DIBP are not empowered to create laws. That responsibility and authority lies with the Australian Executive (Parliament). Accordingly, DIBP policy is not necessarily legally binding, however, the practical reality is that the policy will guide DIBP case officers when making their decisions. So visa applicants need to expect a high level of scrutiny at the DIBP if applying for a 457 visa under self or family sponsorship and prepare for the very likely need to have to appeal to the tribunal, which we believe may have strong grounds to win...depending on your lawyer!
If you have recently had a Subclass 457 visa refused due to family or self-sponsorship criteria and require the help of a Migration Agent in Brisbane City today, then get in contact on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au and we hope you learnt something valuable by visiting Salvo Migration.
Also, click here for more useful blogs by our Migration Lawyers.
Otherwise you can contact us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Self Sponsorship
Prior to these changes, it was common for overseas based skilled workers to enter Australia on a temporary visa (generally a Working Holiday or Student Visa), establish a company, begin trading and eventually employ and sponsor themselves for a Subclass 457 visa. At the time, the Governments position was that as a company is a separate legal entity to its director, that it could lawfully employ and sponsor the director as an employee of the company.
However, it seems that the DIBP eventually caught wind of this 'loophole' and decided to insert the following into their policy when assessing the genuine need of a position being nominated for a Subclass 457 visa:
The intent of the 457 program is to enable Australian businesses to temporarily fill short term skill shortages with overseas workers when they cannot find a suitably qualified or experienced Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill the position. The program is not intended to be used for non-citizens to establish a business in Australia and self-sponsor themselves; there are other visa pathways available for such purposes.
Seems pretty cut and dry doesn't it? Read on...
Sponsoring Family
In addition to the DIBP looking to stamp our self-sponsorship style applications, there was additional policy included which also attempts to make it more difficult for Australian businesses to employ and sponsor family members of directors and officers. This is because in the eyes of the DIBP, sponsoring family is a possible indication that the position was created purely to secure a migration outcome. Accordingly, businesses looking to sponsor family members will also face an uphill battle in showing that the position either already existed (and has recently become vacant), or that the business has diversified/increased which has resulted in a new position being created.
Analysis
As is explained above, the current Government position on self and family sponsorship's seems clear and readers should be aware that any application to the DIBP attempting either of these approaches is likely to be highly scrutinized However, it is our position that the current DIBP policy is incorrect and an over interpretation of the Migration Regulations.
Firstly, only specific occupations are subject to the requirement that they demonstrate they have not been able to find a suitably qualified or experienced Australian citizen or permanent resident to fill the position. For a large number of occupations on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List, Australian employers do not need to advertise (known as Labour Market Testing) for the position before submitting their nomination, so the claim that all Subclass 457 visas are exclusively for Australian employers that could not find suitably qualified Australians if factually incorrect.
Secondly, to suggest that a family owned and operated business does not have a genuine need for a relative to work in that business is staggering. There are thousands of Australian family operated businesses that genuinely and effectively employ relatives into key positions as a means of ensuring that the business is run and managed by a known and trusted individual.
Similarly, a self-employed tradesman (as an example) that can demonstrate their company has been contracted to provide substantial work for the foreseeable future and who have employed other tradesmen to perform the work would logically have a genuine need for his/her position in their business especially considering there is no requirement in law that the position be needed for any specific period of time following the grant of the 457 visa, only that at the time of decision there is a need for the position.
Conclusion
Now, its important that we understand the legal framework in which Migration Law operates. To clarify, the DIBP are not empowered to create laws. That responsibility and authority lies with the Australian Executive (Parliament). Accordingly, DIBP policy is not necessarily legally binding, however, the practical reality is that the policy will guide DIBP case officers when making their decisions. So visa applicants need to expect a high level of scrutiny at the DIBP if applying for a 457 visa under self or family sponsorship and prepare for the very likely need to have to appeal to the tribunal, which we believe may have strong grounds to win...depending on your lawyer!
If you have recently had a Subclass 457 visa refused due to family or self-sponsorship criteria and require the help of a Migration Agent in Brisbane City today, then get in contact on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au and we hope you learnt something valuable by visiting Salvo Migration.
Also, click here for more useful blogs by our Migration Lawyers.
Otherwise you can contact us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Originally Published here: Is 457 Family or Self-Sponsorship Dead? A Detailed Review!
Thursday, 30 June 2016
Applying for a 457 Visa? What You Need to Know about the Substantial Compliance Requirement - With Video Explanation!
Are you currently on a temporary visa looking to apply for a Subclass 457 visa? Are you wondering when you can stop going to class or paying your school fees? Well then this blog and video is for you!
Importantly, Subclass 457 visas have a poorly misunderstood criteria called the 'Substantial Compliance' requirement. Essentially, what this means is that any applicant to a Subclass 457 visa 'cannot have been in breach of any conditions that apply or applied to the last of any substantive visas held by the applicant, and to any subsequent bridging visa'.
To explain, this means that 457 visa applicants must comply with all their current visa conditions until the 457 visa is approved. If for example, someone on a Tourist visa applies for a Subclass 457 visa, but before the 457 visa is approved they are caught working in breach of the 'No Work Condition', then they are likely to fail the Substantial Compliance criteria and have the Subclass 457 visa refused on this basis.
This is perhaps the most common when it comes to international Students and Student visas. If an international Student applies for a Subclass 457 visa, but before the 457 visa is granted they stop going to class or paying their school fees and are reported to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, then this may lead to the refusal of their Subclass 457 due to the Substantial Compliance requirement.
Other scenarios that commonly come at risk of failing the Substantial Compliance requirement of the Subclass 457 visa:
Importantly, it is well within the discretion of Departmental case officers to investigate documents and information to ensure 457 visa applicants have not been in breach of current or previous conditions.
If you are looking to apply for a Subclass 457 visa and require the representation of a Migration Lawyer in Brisbane today, then feel free to contact us on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more great blogs by our Migration Lawyers.
Otherwise you can find us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Importantly, Subclass 457 visas have a poorly misunderstood criteria called the 'Substantial Compliance' requirement. Essentially, what this means is that any applicant to a Subclass 457 visa 'cannot have been in breach of any conditions that apply or applied to the last of any substantive visas held by the applicant, and to any subsequent bridging visa'.
To explain, this means that 457 visa applicants must comply with all their current visa conditions until the 457 visa is approved. If for example, someone on a Tourist visa applies for a Subclass 457 visa, but before the 457 visa is approved they are caught working in breach of the 'No Work Condition', then they are likely to fail the Substantial Compliance criteria and have the Subclass 457 visa refused on this basis.
This is perhaps the most common when it comes to international Students and Student visas. If an international Student applies for a Subclass 457 visa, but before the 457 visa is granted they stop going to class or paying their school fees and are reported to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, then this may lead to the refusal of their Subclass 457 due to the Substantial Compliance requirement.
Other scenarios that commonly come at risk of failing the Substantial Compliance requirement of the Subclass 457 visa:
- Working in excess of the 40 hours a fortnight on a Student visa
- Not holding the appropriate health insurance cover on certain visas
- Working for one employer for more than 6 months on a Working Holiday visa
- Breaching any condition on a visa!
Importantly, it is well within the discretion of Departmental case officers to investigate documents and information to ensure 457 visa applicants have not been in breach of current or previous conditions.
If you are looking to apply for a Subclass 457 visa and require the representation of a Migration Lawyer in Brisbane today, then feel free to contact us on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more great blogs by our Migration Lawyers.
Otherwise you can find us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Originally Published here: Applying for a 457 Visa? What You Need to Know about the Substantial Compliance Requirement - With Video Explanation!
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
Immigration News - English Language Testing Changes for Nursing Students
International students wanting to migrate to Australia as a Nurse must first obtain their Migration Skills Assessment from the The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Accordingly, in addition to requirements relating to the studies undertaken by a student, applicants must also satisfy English language requirements in order to be issued a migration skills assessment.
Importantly, from 1 July 2016 ANMAC will now accept an expanded list of suitable language tests including IELTS (Academic), OET, PTE (Academic) (NEW) and TOEFL iBT (NEW). This will hopefully make things easier for applicants who have previously struggled to pass the requirements set by IELTS and OET, being the two tests that were accepted prior to 1 July 2016.
For more information see here.
If you are an international nursing Student and require the assistance of a Immigration Lawyer in the Brisbane CBD today, then feel free to contact us on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more informative blogs by our Migration Lawyers.
Otherwise you can find us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Importantly, from 1 July 2016 ANMAC will now accept an expanded list of suitable language tests including IELTS (Academic), OET, PTE (Academic) (NEW) and TOEFL iBT (NEW). This will hopefully make things easier for applicants who have previously struggled to pass the requirements set by IELTS and OET, being the two tests that were accepted prior to 1 July 2016.
For more information see here.
If you are an international nursing Student and require the assistance of a Immigration Lawyer in the Brisbane CBD today, then feel free to contact us on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more informative blogs by our Migration Lawyers.
Otherwise you can find us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Originally Published here: Immigration News - English Language Testing Changes for Nursing Students
Thursday, 23 June 2016
Cheap Overseas Visitor Health Insurance for Salvo Migration Clients
Salvo Migration is pleased to announce that we have recently partnered with BUPA in order to be able to offer cheaper health insurance for our clients.
Salvo Migration clients can now enjoy 5% off BUPA Health Insurance policies which are specifically designed to ensure that they maintain health insurance policies which meet the cover thresholds as required by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, and importantly, the visa conditions of certain temporary visas.
For more information please click here.
If you require the representation of a Immigration Lawyer in Brisbane City today, then give us a call on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more great blogs by our Migration Lawyers.
Otherwise you can find us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Salvo Migration clients can now enjoy 5% off BUPA Health Insurance policies which are specifically designed to ensure that they maintain health insurance policies which meet the cover thresholds as required by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, and importantly, the visa conditions of certain temporary visas.
For more information please click here.
If you require the representation of a Immigration Lawyer in Brisbane City today, then give us a call on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.
Also, click here for more great blogs by our Migration Lawyers.
Otherwise you can find us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Originally Published here: Cheap Overseas Visitor Health Insurance for Salvo Migration Clients
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
New Occupation Ceilings for 2016/2017 Released!
The Occupation Ceilings for the 2016/2017 programme year have been announced by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. Importantly, these ceilings set a limit as to how many Invitations will be issued in any given occupation in the General Skilled Migration Programme through to the 30 June 2017.
The new ceilings will come into effect from the 1 July 2016 and are as follows:
The new ceilings will come into effect from the 1 July 2016 and are as follows:
Importantly, the new occupation ceilings present hope for those that have been waiting for an Invitation in an occupation which had previously reached its ceiling threshold in the 2015/2016 financial year.
Additionally, the new ceilings also now present an opportunity for others to submit their Expression of Interests with a clearer indication as to when they may expect to be Invited to apply for a Skilled Visa.
For more information, see here.
If you are looking at submitting your Expression of Interest and require the assistance of a Migration Lawyer in Brisbane today, then give us a call on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au and we hope you learnt something valuable by visiting our website.
Also, click here for more useful blogs by our Migration Agents.
Otherwise you can contact us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Additionally, the new ceilings also now present an opportunity for others to submit their Expression of Interests with a clearer indication as to when they may expect to be Invited to apply for a Skilled Visa.
For more information, see here.
If you are looking at submitting your Expression of Interest and require the assistance of a Migration Lawyer in Brisbane today, then give us a call on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or send your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au and we hope you learnt something valuable by visiting our website.
Also, click here for more useful blogs by our Migration Agents.
Otherwise you can contact us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
Originally Published here: New Occupation Ceilings for 2016/2017 Released!
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