Monday 24 October 2016

The Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) visa

The subclass 457 visa is the most common visa Australian employers use to sponsor skilled workers from overseas.


It allows visa holders to work for up to 4 years under the sponsorship of their employer. The business that sponsors an overseas skilled worker must be an approved Standard Business Sponsor to be able to sponsor someone to work on a 457.


The subclass 457 visa is a three stage process:


First Stage: The business must apply to become a Standard Business Sponsor to be able to nominate an overseas skilled worker in their company.


Second Stage: The approved business sponsor is required to lodge a nomination for a position in the business that is required to be filled.


Third Stage: The prospective 457 visa applicant needs to make an application for a subclass 457 visa.


Nevett Ford Lawyers can assist with the entire process and guide you through the various legislative requirements.  Contact us today for more information and advice.

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