Tag: 457 visa program

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The threat posed by government changes to the 457 visa system have been largely overblown.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The changes to the skilled migrant visa system will do very little to stop unscrupulous employers from exploiting the two new visas to replace local Australian workers with foreign workers, says one academic.

Prime minister and immigration minister confirm plans to end one of the most popular and controversial visas for skilled migrants to work in Australia.

The Australian Department of Immigration will be tightening the screws of the 457 temporary work visas as TAFE Sydney defends allegations it paid visa agents with funds due to train Australians.

When moving to Australia to study or work the applicant is required to provide evidence of adequate health insurance and for that policy to be maintained for the duration of the stay.

GUEST BLOG: The Australian government has a specific type of visa that comes with the necessary requirements and conditions for every prospective migrant to the country. Identify your options.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | For Europeans, the allure of Oz means better work opportunities and a more balanced lifestyle. Cristina Neagu, a Romanian living in the UK, is planning on joining her British partner in Australia this year. She explains their decision to relocate.

Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison says the government’s crackdown on 457 visas is not a done deal in parliament.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | Breaches of Australia's 457 foreign worker visa program have been so serious that legislative change will be needed, says immigration minister.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The Australian government has announced an intention to tighten controls on the 457 visa scheme for skilled workers, including a requirement for employers to show they are nominating a position where there is a genuine shortage of workers.