Country / Territory
Australia
Fragomen’s new dedicated Australian 2017 immigration reforms microsite is designed to keep clients updated on the changing immigration landscape in Australia due to the recently-announced changes to the Subclass 457 Visa and permanent employer-sponsored visa category, including the new occupation lists and the proposed changes to the Australian citizenship requirements.
Timeline of Changes
Below is a summary of the implementation dates for the reforms:
What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
Your Australian team has been in contact with you regarding your current visa population and applications that are already in progress and to discuss impact, options and next steps, as well as how we can inform, support and assist you under the new program and as further changes occur. Visit the microsite for more information.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
MARN: 0004980
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