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 gross salary payable must not be less than $41,850.00
per annum. 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 is between one and two
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.
Click here for the Temporary Work
Visa Assessment Procedure
Click here for some information on the
criteria for the Permanent Visa (ENS) linked to the Temporary Work Visa
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