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Migration reforms to deliver Australia's skills needs
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The Rudd Government is reforming the permanent skilled migration program to ensure it is more responsive to the needs of industry and employers and better addresses the nation’s future skill needs.
Impact of GFC on worker demand & 457 visa
© by Paula Wallace — Amanda Greasley, advisor with Energy Resourcing, discusses how the global financial crisis has affected skilled migration to Australia
The past two years, recruitment and human capital management service Energy Resourcing, has seen many grass roots changes to the legislation of the 457 visa program.
The changes have been introduced by the governing body DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) to minimise exploitation of low income workers; particularly those working under ASCO Code 9 (cleaners, labourers, process workers); by tightening the application process and increasing the accountability and financial responsibility of employers and sponsors.
Visa Processing Times
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Complete applications
If complete, your application will be assessed by a case officer, subject to priority processing directions, and you will be advised of any final steps that may need to be completed prior to consideration of the visa.
SUBCLASS 457 BUSINESS (LONG STAY) - STATE/TERRITORY SUMMARY REPORT 2009-10
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Trends in the Subclass 457 Business (Long Stay) Visa Program to August 2009
Key Points
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Demand for the Subclass 457 Business (Long Stay) (Subclass 457) visa program in 2009-10 is 43 per cent lower than the same period of the previous program year.
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Primary visa applications in August 2009 were 42 per cent lower than August 2008.
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Primary visa grants in August 2009 were 35 per cent lower than August 2008.
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Primary visa holders in Australia was 9 per cent lower at the end of August 2009 compared to February 2009, when there was a peak of Subclass 457 primary visa holders in Australia.
Updated Priority Processing Effective from 23 September 2009 Frequently Asked Questions
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The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, has set new priority processing arrangements for certain Skilled Migration visas. These arrangements are designed to better address the needs of industry by targeting skills in critical need across a number of sectors. The current priority processing Direction commenced on 23 September 2009.
Introduction of JobReady Test for GSM visas from 1 January 2010
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What is the JobReady Test?
The JobReady is currently being developed by the Government in consultation with industry and unions. It will ensure that people who wish to migrate are able to participate in the labour market in the area of their skills and knowledge.
Tighter English language requirements for GSM visas from 1 January 2010
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What are the changes?
There are two English language changes. The first relates to people who nominate a trade occupation. The second relates to applicants for a Skilled-Regional Sponsored visa.
Critical Skills List
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The following provides a list of occupations effective from 16 March 2009. This list will only apply to people who are seeking to migrate under the skilled migration program who are not sponsored by an employer or nominated by a state or territory government.
What is the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)?
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What is the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)?
The Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) lists those occupations and specialisations identified by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) that are in short supply.
Nomination by State/Territory government
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State and Territory governments may nominate visa applicants who have an occupation that is in shortage in their particular State or Territory. It may be useful for you to check the websites of each State or Territory government to see if your occupation is on their skills shortage list.
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