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What You Need to Know About Australian Immigration Policy 2013?

There have been some reforms in recent times in the immigration policy of Australia. A few points have been discussed at length because of the impact they will make. The Australian immigration policy 2013 has been changed with respect to 457s. 2012 saw the introduction of a process called ‘Skill-Select’ that would greatly influence the immigrations to the country this year. This process for visa applications will now determine the skilled professionals who are granted entry into the country. Skilled migrants, who have the requisite talent to find work in Australia, but aren’t sponsored by companies to work in the country, can benefit from this points based system, as long as they have the right skills to contribute to Australian economy.

The migration program offers 190,000 places this year, which represents a slight increase from the levels last year. This can be analyzed in multiple ways. The increase in number is also insightful when you consider that a large chunk of the increased number of slots has been presented to the skilled migrants. There has been a sharp spike as far as demand for skilled labor in the country is …

Important Australian Immigration Updates From April 2011 Everyone Should Know

Salary Increase!

The most important change for Australian and overseas company sponsors who have 457 visa holders in their employ, is the increase in the base salary for one of the three pathways to permanent residency under corporate sponsorship. Up until December 2010, it was possible to apply for permanent residency if the employee had a base salary of AU$165,000.00. This has now increased to a base salary of AU$250,000. If you have employees who no longer meet the new salary criteria, then they can consider working in Australia on their 457 visa for 2 years, or, alternatively, to have their skills assessed. Of course, there is always the possibility of a healthy pay rise!

Changing Occupations

The 457 visa “occupations list” has undergone changes and these seem to be occurring at regular intervals. For example, on 15 February 2011, a claims assessing officer in the insurance industry was removed from the list. In view of Australia’s recent widespread catastrophic floods, cyclones and the WA bushfires, this may need to be re-visited!

English and Salary levels

There has also been an increase in the salary threshold for 457 visa holders …