457 Nomination and Visa approval after TSS comes into effect
As we are all aware that on 18th March 2018, 457 visa has been abolished and been replaced by the new TSS Subclass 482 Visa. The nomination and visa requirements for the 482 are more stringent compared to the 457. Calvin was on a dependent student visa and he has completed his Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis and Diploma of Automotive Technology at TAFE. Being a fresh graduate without much experience in the industry, his best chance of getting a permanent visa would be apply for a Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme. However, Calvin found it difficult to achieve the required scores in IELTS for the 187 and time is also running out. Our migration agent advised him to apply for a subclass 457 promptly before the TSS comes into effect. In just under a month, Calvin’s nomination was approved and after Calvin completed his character check and medical, his visa was also granted. When we first took Calvin’s case, we do not only look at Calvin’s visa eligibility, we also assessed whether his employer would meet the requirements. To get a high chance of success for a 457 nomination application, the business must demonstrated that Labour Market Testing has been done and the nominated occupation is genuine. Beside speaking to the employer to get a more in-depth knowledge about the Automotive industry within their area, our agent also read reports from local government to get information about the recruitment and demand of the occupation. With a strong submission and official evidence as backing, the nomination application was approved without being requested for further information. Lodging a complete application will reduce processing time, we also front load the character check and medical so the case officer can make a decision immediately without delay. Calvin’s visa is valid for 4 years and he will be eligible to apply for a Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme after working for the same employer for 3 years. If you would like more information about TSS and whether transitional arrangements apply to you, please contact our office on (08) 9325 6262. Processing Time: 26.02.2018 Lodged Nomination and Visa Application 22.03.2018 Approval of Nomination Application 17.07.2018 Approval of Visa Application
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