Increase in Salary Threshold for 457 Visas

Note: As of 17 June 2011, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) for the subclass 457 Temporary Business (Long Stay) visa will increased to $49,330. Moreover, the salary level for applicants to be exempt from the subclass 457 visa English language...

Legislation for New Points Test

Arrangements for the new skilled occupation test to come into effect on 1 July 2011 are currently being made by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The new points test will effect visa subclasses 175, 176, 475 and 487. DIAC has published Legislative...