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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Processing times for subclass 457 visa applications are taking longer than normal to process in the final months before the category is abolished and replaced.
What does the change mean? According to the most recent Government updates, as of 30 September, 75 per cent of Subclass 457 visa applications are being processed within six months and 90 per cent of applications are being processed within 10 months.
Background: The Government will abolish the Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visa category beginning in March 2018 and replace it with the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa. Among the changes, the TSS will limit jobs filled by foreign workers to those whose skills are in shortage in the local labour market and will require that employers conduct labour market testing before visas are approved. The new visa will also require employers to pay into a fund to upskill Australian workers.
BAL Analysis: The slower processing is likely the result of high demand for Subclass 457 visas before the category is phased out. Employers and foreign employees should anticipate longer timelines in the coming months as authorities transition to the new TSS visa and its requirements.
This alert has been provided by BAL Australia. For additional information, please contact australia@bal.com.
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