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Australian Gov’t Extends Visa Flexibility For Skilled Workers

by Ruth Nwokwu
1 year ago
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The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced plans to grant a six-month renewal window to skilled worker visa holders in the country.

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This was disclosed in significant revisions to visa conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608, set to take effect from July 1, 2024.

Australian authorities have said that these changes aim to address unfair labour practices and enhance the labour market mobility for temporary migrants holding the following visas: Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494). The new update highlights the extended flexibility for visa holders who cease employment with their sponsoring employer.

Under the new regulations, the individuals will have up to 180 days at a time (six months) with a cumulative maximum of 365 days(one year) during the visa period, to secure new sponsorship, apply for a new visa, or arrange departure from the country.

During the period of grace, visa holders are permitted to work for other employers, including in occupations not listed in their most recent sponsorship nomination, enabling them to sustain themselves while seeking new sponsorship.

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“The changes apply to existing visa holders, as well as those granted a visa on or after 1 July 2024. Any periods a visa holder stopped working for their sponsor before 1 July 2024 will not count towards the new time periods outlined above,” the Australian authorities stated.

The Department of Home Affairs stressed that the measures were crucial for supporting the integration and contribution of skilled migrants in Australia’s workforce. By providing greater job security and flexibility, the government hopes to make Australia a more attractive destination for global talent.


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