Work Visa

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Temporary Work Visa (the subclass 457 visa) - The Subclass 457 visa may be granted up to four years and is a multiple re-entry visa for the duration of the visa.  There are a number of sub-categories within the 457 Visa Subclass. The most common being a “Temporary Work Visa”.

An application for a 457 Visa is split into three applications: -

(a) Sponsorship Approval Application – this is an application whereby the organisation applies for approval to act as a sponsor.  Part of the application includes the organisation having to show that it is a substantial organisation, capable of paying the Applicant’s salary, has a successful trading record and has a policy of training local staff. There will be a need to explain how Australia will benefit from the business employing overseas personnel.

(b) Nomination Application – the organisation must nominate the Applicant for a particular position.  That position must be on a list that is prescribed by the Department of Immigration from time to time.  The base salary payable must not be less than $45,220.00 (from 1st July 2009) per annum for a 38 hour week (not including any other additional payments, allowances, fringe benefits or superannuation). There are other occupations on this list that attract a higher minimum salary.

(c) Visa Application – this application is the Applicant’s visa application.  As well as satisfying the health and character requirements, the Applicant must satisfy all of the visa requirements.  Included will be evidence that s/he is qualified by way of qualifications and/or work experience to meet the nominated position. 

They will be able to include with this application any dependant family who will have no work limitations.

The above three applications are substantial applications but if you engage our services we will ensure that the entire process is simplified and made easy for you to follow.

The average processing time for 457 Visa Applications can be between one and four months. The timeframe depends on how organised and available your and the Applicant’s paperwork is. Our office will be able to give you further information in this regard once we know more about your organisation and the Applicant.

From 14 September 2009, all sponsors of Subclass 457 visa holders will be required to adhere to a new series of Sponsorship Obligations.

For 457 sponsors, the obligation to ensure equivalent terms and conditions of employment will mean that they pay market salary rates to their overseas workers.

Refer DIAC's Employer undertakings

Refer DIAC's Employee undertakings

Refer DIAC's information regarding market salaries