Miscellaneous 

How do I sponsor someone on a 457 visa?

Leia Doyle

How do I sponsor someone on a 457 visa?

To be a sponsor for a 457 visa, businesses must prove that they are operating lawfully and that there is no relevant adverse information against them. Businesses must also demonstrate a commitment to employing local labour, in addition to non-discriminatory recruitment practices.

Can you extend a 457 visa after 4 years?

If you are granted a 457 visa after 18 April 2017 off the STSOL list, it can only be granted for 2 years. There will be one (only) further extension allowed after that for another 2 years. If you are granted a 457 visa after 18 April 2017 which is on the MLTSSL list, it can be granted for 4 years.

Who can sponsor 491 visa?

To be eligible to sponsor a 491 visa applicant, the sponsor must be:

  • 18 years of age or older;
  • usually resident in a designated regional area of Australia;
  • an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen; and.
  • an eligible relative of you or your partner.

    What is the difference between 457 and 482 visa?

    In the past, holders of the 457 visa could reapply for their visa and have it renewed for another 4 years. However the 482 visa is only allowed to be used twice onshore. You can apply for a third visa outside of Australia, but an employer needs to be able to prove a genuine need for you to keep working in Australia.

    What replaced the 457 visa?

    Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage
    From March 2018, the Australian Government introduced a new work visa in replacement of the 457 visa – the Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.

    Does visa 482 require skill assessment?

    Skills assessments are only needed for TSS subclass 482 visas in a limited set of circumstances. A particular legislative instrument (IMMI 18/039) requires skills assessments for particular occupations from particular countries who do not meet an exemption.

    Can I apply PR after 457 visa?

    457 Visa holders who have been working in Australia with the same employer for two years may be eligible to apply for Permanent Residency through the Transitional Stream. If you don’t already hold a 457 visa and would like to work in Australia, the TSS visa (Subclass 482) is the new Australian temporary work visa.

    Can you work part time on a 457 visa?

    The subclass 457 visa holder is not employed under a labour agreement which does not allow for part-time positions.