The Global Talent Scheme Visa – an olive branch to the tech sector
Background The last 12 months have seen significant upheaval in the employer sponsored visa categories, including the Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa, Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (‘186 visa’) and Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme permanent visas. On 19 March 2018, this upheaval culminated in the introduction of the Subclass […]
Overview of the Subclass 482 TSS visa
This article provides an overview of the new Temporary Skill Shortage Subclass 482 visa (‘482 TSS’). Additional articles will follow with details of the changes to the permanent Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Subclass 187. Despite the significant media around the introduction of the 482 TSS visa, the final product […]
It’s Here! The March TSS Visa Implementation
Introduction of the new Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visa and associated changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme 186 and Regional Skilled Migration Scheme 187 Permanent Residency visas come into effect 18 March 2018. So what took so long? The Department of Home Affairs (formerly Immigration & Border Protection) have announced that the new Regulations […]
January 2018 Immigration Update
Changes to employment visa arrangements – occupation lists, 457 visas & transition to the TSS visa Establishment of the Department of Home Affairs The government recently announced the creation of a new Department of Home Affairs, a ‘superportfolio’ Department which encompasses the federal security agency, ASIO, the Australian Federal Police, the Department of Immigration, Australian […]
Missed our Transition to TSS Visa Webinar?
We’re sorry if you were unable to attend our latest webinar: ‘Transition to TSS Visa – What Employers Need to Know’. Don’t despair, however. You can view a recording of the webinar by registering here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7728997583452089345 You can also download a PDF of the slide presentation, as well as a guide to a range of Immigration Compliance packages we […]
Transition to TSS Visa – What Employers Need to Know
Roam Migration Law Partners, James Hammond and Jackson Taylor, will discuss what information we know about the future system, including changes to the Skilled Occupation Lists, the new Training Levy system, and the transitional arrangements for existing 457 visa holders. The Department of Home Affairs have released limited information on the new Temporary Skills Shortage […]
457 visa updates – November 2017
There have been a number of 457 visa updates in recent weeks, despite the planned abolition of the visa in March 2018. Many of the changes to the Subclass 457 Temporary Work visa are expected to be replicated in the future Temporary Skill Shortage visa system after March 2018, as the government focuses on increased ‘integrity’ […]
STSOL Occupation List Consultation
The Department of Employment is seeking feedback on potential changes to the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) to come into effect January 2018. Effective April 2017, the Skilled Migration Occupation Lists will be updated every 6 and 12 months. The Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) will be updated every 6 months, in July and January, […]
Training Levy framework released
The government’s new Training Levy Bill, expected to take effect from March 2018, will abolish the current Training Benchmark system. The new Migration (Skilling Australians Fund) Charges Bill 2017 will require employers to make a Training Levy payment for each Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS), which will replace Subclass 457 Temporary Work program from March 2018, and the […]