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A quirk in the regulations allow non-sponsored employment in the approved occupation for 457 and 482 visa holders to count toward the work experience eligibility for a subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa under the Temporary Residence Transition stream. This will not be the case from 29 November 2025.
Read MoreThe subclass 482 – Skills in Demand nominations and visa regulations have been registered. While it takes the same subclass number as the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, major changes were made including dropping the mandatory work experience requirement from 2 years to 12 months.
Read MoreThe Skills in Demand visa, which will replace 482 visas, and National Innovation visa, which replaces the business skills visa program, will start from 7 December 2024. One important aspect of the Skills in Demand visa is the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which was released today.
Read MoreFrom 1 July 2024, visa conditions imposed on primary sponsored workers holding either a 457 visa, a 482 visa, or a 494 visa will change to allow them up to 180 days after they cease work with their sponsor to find a new employer. They will also be able to work in almost any occupation during this period.
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