TeeTMI Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) The government have today released the legislation and regulations for the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 visa which will supersede the 457 as of 18th March 2018. https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00262/Download Both the Employer and Visa Applicant are required to meet a number of eligibility requirements visa applicants must have at least two years’ work experience in the nominated occupation there are English language, Health and Character requirements Nominated position must comply with mandatory labour market testing requirements (some exemptions) Salary must be above the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). Plus, must also be at least the Market Salary Rate for the occupation/location. Two streams depending upon occupation Short-Term stream: visa period up to 2 years, capacity for one onshore visa renewal, occupations on STSOL list Medium-Term stream: visa period up to 4 years, occupations on MLTSSL list Employers required to pay a contribution to the Skilling Australians Fund (once the legislation has been passed - still awaited) based upon the duration of the visa required Small business (less than 10M turnover): pay $1,200 per nomination/year/visa duration requested. Large business: pay $1,800 per nomination/year/visa duration requested. So if a large business is sponsoring someone on a TSS visa for a period of 4 years they will need to pay a Skilling Levy of $7,200 Visa Application charges appear to be: Short-Term stream: Each applicant a) 18 and over $1,150, b children $290 Medium-Term stream: Each applicant a) 18 and over $2,400, b children $600 Edited March 16, 2018 by TeeTMI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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