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.
If you require the help of a Migration Lawyer in Brisbane City today, then give us a call on 1300 644 788 or send your enquiry here.
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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.
If you require the help of a Migration Lawyer in Brisbane City today, then give us a call on 1300 644 788 or send your enquiry here.
Also, click here for more informative blogs by our Immigration Lawyers.
Otherwise you can contact us at the following address:
Salvo Migration
320 Adelaide St
Brisbane QLD 4000
https://goo.gl/Bao5ma
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Originally Published here: Immigration Changes - 457 Visa Condition Amendment & Work and Holiday 2nd Year Visas Soon To Be Available!
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