Following from our article last month regarding Transferring Employers for Subclass 457 Visa Holders- Important Policy Changes, the Australian Federal Government’s proposal to reduce the period a Temporary Work (Skilled)(subclass 457) visa holder can remain in Australia after ceasing employment with their sponsor has been introduced into the Migration Regulations 1994.

Instead of the previous 90 day period to remain in Australia, subclass 457 visa holders whose employment with their sponsor has ceased (either due to termination or resignation) will now have only 60 days to remain in Australia.

However, subclass 457 visa holders may be able to find another employer willing to sponsor them.  Policy updates from last month dictate that now the 457 visa holder’s new potential employer is only required to lodge a new nomination and (if required) sponsorship application within the 60 day period.  The nomination is no longer required to be approved within this period.

Please note that the 60 day amendment will affect subclass 457 visa holders where the visa was granted on or after 19 November 2016.

For advice regarding subclass 457 sponsorship, nomination and visa applications, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@hartmanlawyers.com.au for Australian immigration assistance.