Visa changes to support 457 & 482 Visa holders
The Minister for Immigration has announced that there will be some good changes for temporary skilled workers seeking the possibility of permanent residency. The changes will benefit those in Australia during the outbreak and help them stay in Australia for a long time.
Australia’s skilled workforce, already in the country, will continue to assist local businesses facing acute shortages, particularly in the health and hospitality sectors and our regions,” said Minister Hawke.
These changes to visas will enhance the possibility of permanent residence for:
- Current 482 holders of passports (Temporary Skills Shortage) in the short-term stream
- Legacy 457 visa holders (Temporary Work Skilled) who no longer meet the minimum age requirements.
In the new arrangement, the existing four82 and 457 Visa holders with jobs in the ‘Short-term’ category, who remained on the mainland of Australia during the outbreak, could be eligible for the permanent 186 ENS Visa. The same applies to the legacy Subclass 457 visa applicants who do not reach the maximum age of 45.
“This is a unique concession to recognize highly skilled workers from overseas who decided to remain in Australia during the outbreak, and meanwhile, continue to address Australia’s severe shortages. They can stay here and have a path towards Australian citizenship,” Minister Hawke said.
Currently, approximately 20,000 Principal TSC or 457 visa holders in Australia are eligible to benefit from these agreements. The majority of these are employed in the most skilled professions, and the highest proportions of those benefiting from these changes are those used in the hospitality and health industries, as well as many working in the region of Australia,” Minister Hawke declared.
When will we see these changes?
There is no confirmation of when these arrangements will begin or if the entire workforce will be covered.
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