Posts Tagged ‘subclass 457 visa’

Changes to English Language Requirements for Registered Nurses

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

 

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, in conjunction with AHPRA have revised their policy for English language testing requirements for registered nurses.

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Upcoming Migration Information Seminars

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

MIGRATION INFORMATION SEMINARS

All the latest information about changes to the migration program, state sponsorship updates, employer sponsored visas and much more. (more…)

Significant Increase in DIAC Fees

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

As foreshadowed in the recent Australian Federal budget announcements, DIAC have increased the majority of their visa processing fees by 20% for the new visa program year commencing on 1 July 2009. (more…)

457 Visa Numbers Continue to Tumble!

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Minister for Immigration Senator Chris Evans said that the number of visa applications for subclass 457 visas lodged in April was the lowest in the last 4 years. (more…)

DIAC Tightens Up on 457 Temporary Worker Visa

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

The Minister for Immigration Mr Chris Evans and his department are now giving policy directions designed to tighten up on the temporary worker visa subclass 457.  This action is being taken in light of global economic conditions (more…)

Minister Announces Integrity Review Findings for 457 Visas

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, has now released the report of the Visa Subclass 457 Integrity Review that was conducted by industrial relations expert Barbara Deegan. The subclass 457 visa program is an uncapped scheme driven by labour market demand.  (more…)