November 12th, 2023 at 05:48 am
November 2023 Changes: More Pathways for Skilled Workers to Obtain Permanent Residency in Australia
The government of Australia is now working on a big immigration reform that has the potential to radically alter the future of skilled workers as well as the companies that employ them. The most recent announcement by the Department of Home Affairs indicates that holders of the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) Sponsorship visa would have an easier time obtaining permanent residency (PR).
What Employers Need to Know About Recent Changes to the Sponsorship Visa Program
The upcoming revisions represent a significant turning point for Australian enterprises that operate on the backs of qualified individuals from other countries.
Increasing the Availability of Talents
On November 25, 2023, the criteria for qualified workers to get permanent residency will be broadened beyond their current bounds. This change will take place. Employers will have the ability to select potential employees from any of the TSS visa streams for further consideration for employment.
In fact, this denotes that there will no longer be any occupation limits or occupation lists; if any of the members of your workforce are in possession of a 482-TSS visa, you will have the option to recommend them for employment. This is now only available for a restricted group of professions that are seen as being in high demand (those that are on the Medium and Long Term Skills Shortage List, abbreviated as MLTSSL).
It is believed by the Department of Home Affairs that this will assist businesses in “attracting and retaining the skilled workers Australia needs.” We are aware that this will greatly broaden the talent pool from which you will be able to recruit, which, in turn, will assist you in preparing strategically for the growth or expansion of the business or simply in being able to keep up with the demands that are currently being made on the organization.
What Skilled Workers Absolutely Need to Know About the Changes to the Sponsorship Visa
These revisions make it possible for people who are already in possession of a 482 TSS visa or who are considering applying for one to make Australia their permanent home.
All holders of the 482 visa will be granted permanent residence.
No matter what line of work you are in, if you submit an application for a 482 TSS visa or if you already have one, you will be eligible to submit an application for a permanent Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Visa through the Temporary Residence Transition Stream. This is the case regardless of whether or not you are already in possession of a 482 TSS visa.
There will be a pathway available to you if your occupation is on the ANZSCO Code; however, in addition to meeting all of the other eligibility requirements for the 186 visa, your employer will need to agree to put you forward for nomination.
A Permanent Visa faster
Additionally, you will be able to acquire the 186 visas in a more expedient manner. As of right now, in order to be eligible for this visa, you need to have held a 482 visa and worked in the same position for three out of the previous four years. The 25th of November in 2023 will mark the beginning of a change that will reduce the number of years covered to two out of the previous three. You will benefit from these changes even if you previously had a pathway to a permanent 186 visa since your occupation is on the MLTSSL. This is because you will qualify for the visa more quickly.
What is not changing?
- These program modifications will only apply to the Temporary Residence Transition Stream (TRT). You are required to nominate an occupation on the MLTSSL even if you intend to apply for an 186 visa through the Direct Entry Stream.
- You are not eligible to submit an application for an 186 visa through the TRT if you already possess another type of work visa, such as a Graduate Visa 485, a Regional Employer Sponsored Visa 494, a Training Visa 407, or any other type. This has never been feasible and will never become achievable under any circumstances.
- There are currently relatively few exemptions to the rule that sets the maximum age for a primary applicant for the 186 visa at 45 years old. Nothing has changed in this regard.
Because of these improvements, the Skilled Migration program in Australia will go through a significant shift, which will be to the benefit of the businesses in the country as well as the skilled people who live there. The capacity of companies to benefit from the expertise of people residing in different parts of the world is seeing significant improvements. The hope of becoming permanent residents is getting a lot closer to becoming a reality for qualified workers.
At Bravo Migration, we are well-equipped to assist both companies and individuals in navigating the advantageous changes that are occurring in the workforce. These changes are coming as a result of demographic shifts and technological advancements. There is a possibility that these alterations will result in a more productive and efficient staff. Because of our expertise and capabilities, as well as the fact that we have been operating in this market for the past 15 years and have gathered a great deal of experience during that time, you will be well-prepared to take advantage of the evolving migration landscape in Australia. This will be the case as a consequence of the fact that we have been working in this market.
Please get in touch with us if you have a solid offer or are in possession of a 482 visa. This will enable us to set up a complimentary discovery call for you with one of our staff at your convenience.
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