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Age requirement for 457?


conroys

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Hi Conroys,

Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the primary applicant needs to be under the age of 45.

Cheers

Ajay

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Hi there,

If the employer can prove that he cannot fill the position with someone younger, the age condition can be waivered. I know a guy who is 48, who arrived in Aus in July on a 457. If the company is very supportive, and they prove to the government that you are crucial to them, you can even get PR.

This link on 457 visa's on the Immigration website has no mention of age.

This link will give you the info for the age exemptions on the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme which is a PR visa.

On second thought, I'll paste that part for you :(

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Age exemptions (RSMS)

Exceptional circumstances for age might be considered in the following cases.

Age Exceptional circumstances Over 45 but under 50 years old

  • the position is essential to the operation of the business
    and
  • the employer demonstrates that it is not possible to find a suitably qualified person younger than the applicant.

Over 50 but under 55 years old

  • the occupation is on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) or is an Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) major group 1, 2 or 3 occupation
    See: Do you have an occupation in demand?
  • the position is so unusual or highly specialised that it is not possible to find a suitably qualified person younger than the applicant.

Over 55 but under 60 years old

  • the occupation is on the MODL or an ASCO major group 1 or 2 occupation
    See: Do you have an occupation in demand?
  • the position would normally require a person with skills and experience acquired over many years
    Example: Senior academics or scientists.
  • the position is so unusual or highly specialised that it is not possible to find a suitably qualified person younger than the applicant.

Note: 60 years or older exceptional circumstances are generally not considered.

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Greetings,

Dreamy

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Hi Ajay, Dreamy,

Thanks for the information. I guess 'I would really, really, REALLY want to go' doesn't quite fall under 'Exceptional circumstances.... :)

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Guest Sunshine Sister
Thanks for the information. I guess 'I would really, really, REALLY want to go' doesn't quite fall under 'Exceptional circumstances.... :)

LOL !! Hehehehe, wouldn't that have been great !! :) *sigh*

Love

SS

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