From 1 July 2024, conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 of the Migration Strategy will be changed. This is to make improvements for migrants with the following visas:
Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494).
How do the changes affect the holders of these Visas?
Holders of this Visa have 180 days to find a new sponsor once employment ceases and 365 days in total for the duration of their Visa
While looking for a new sponsor, the worker is still able to work, including working in occupations not under their nominated work in order to support themselves
They cannot work at other employment while under their sponsorship and must only work in their nominated occupation.
Sponsors must notify the Department of Home Affairs of any changes within the prescribed 28 day notice period (including the cessation of sponsorship or resignation of visa holder)
Any period of time a visa holder has not been in employment with a sponsor prior to 1 July 2024 does not count to new criteria
For more information regarding these changes and how they may impact sponsors and visa holders, please contact our office on: +61 3 94163463 or email: email@osullivanandruffilli.com.au
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