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The Australian Department of Immigration has introduced a number of changes to the sponsorship regime for temporary workers in Australia on subclass 457 visas. These changes come into effect on 14 September 2009 and involve the following: New criteria for approval as a business sponsor, including a training benchmark Complete revision of the sponsorship obligations of employers using the 457 program as well as sanctions for breach of obligations New list of approved occupations for 457 visas, along with new legislation for approval of nomination Introduction of market rate salary levels for 457 visas Removal of employers’ obligation to pay health costs for new 457 visas, and requiring 457 holders to have private health insurance Changes to the 8107 work restriction on 457 visas and allowing 457 holders to “transfer” to a new sponsor without applying for a new 457 visa Sponsorship Approval The Department of Immigration is seeking to streamline the approval proc .. Read More