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Australia: Several Changes to General Skilled Migration Program
On February 8, 2010, Australian authorities announced wide-ranging changes to the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, one of the country’s points-based employment-based permanent residence programs. The changes took effect immediately. Foreign nationals who submitted permanent residence applications between September 1, 2007 and February 8, 2010 will not be affected by the changes. Foreign nationals considering... »
Australia: Current 457 Visa Holders to Be Subject to Market Salary Rates; New Salary Safety Nets Introduced for ICT Occupations
By January 1, 2010, employers must begin to pay certain Subclass 457 visa holders a Market Salary Rate instead of the current Minimum Salary Levels. The new rule applies to Subclass 457 visa holders last nominated before September 14, 2009. In addition to paying a Market Salary Rate, employers must ensure that the base... »
Australia: Additional Reforms for Subclass 457 Visas Taking Effect September 14, 2009
Additional changes to Australia’s subclass 457 temporary worker program will take effect on September 14, including an elimination of the minimum validity period for subclass 457 visas. »