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IMPACT – HIGH
A host of changes to Australia’s immigration system took effect on 18 and 19 November 2016.
The changes include (1) an overhaul of the temporary activity visa framework; (2) reducing the amount of time subclass 457 visa holders can stay in the country after ceasing work with their sponsoring employer; (3) restricting the number of people who can qualify as a ‘member of the family unit’ to obtain dependent visas; (4) introducing a requirement for sponsors of certain family visas to complete a character assessment; (5) development of a frequent traveller stream for certain nationalities; (6) new checks to ensure visa holders’ information is correct and up to date and (7) a change that allows Work and Holiday visa holders to apply for new Work and Holiday visas in certain circumstances.
Key developments:
B·A·L Analysis: Employers and foreign nationals should familiarise themselves with the changes to Australia’s immigration systems. The changes that took effect on 18 and 19 November affect a wide range of Australian immigration programs. Contact B·A·L with any questions about how the changes might affect your immigration programs or recruitment efforts. B·A·L Australia will be holding a seminar in early 2017 on the immigration changes through 2016 and the recent amendments to Australia’s immigration programmes. Further details will be announced.
This alert has been provided by BAL Australia. For additional information, please contact australia@bal.com.
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