Australian 457 Visa News

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For all those either applying for, or currently holding, Australian Temporary Business (Long Stay) - Standard Business Sponsorship (Subclass 457) visas, here's a piece of news that will sweeten your Australian work sponsor endeavours. This immensely popular visa category is used by the employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to work in the country on a temporary basis but for considerably longer period of time, i.e., up to 4 years. For the 457 visa, an employer can either be an Australian or an overseas business having its presence in Australia.

The popularity of Subclass 457 visa is mainly due to the associated benefits that entail the granting of the visa. Subclass 457 visa holders are eligible to bring any eligible secondary applicants with them to the country, who can either work or study or do both. Besides, they also enjoy unlimited travel in and out of Australia during the visa period.

Recently, in a landmark announcement by the Australian government, from 14 September 2009, if a Subclass 457 visa holder wants to change employers within the validity period of the visa, there will be no requirement to apply for a new Subclass 457 visa. However, in all such cases, a nomination must be lodged and approved by the new work sponsor (employer).

How Does a 457 visa Benefit Me?

As an immediate relief, you no longer have to stay with the same employer during your 4 year visa term. In cases where the terms of employment seem repressive or you don't see your career growth in the current job, you may scout for a new employer who is ready to work sponsor you for the visa. You are free to source the best Australian employers without any restriction. However, the only requirement is that your new employer must be agreeable to work sponsor you.

And here comes the best part! You can ask your current work sponsor to find you another employer, i.e., staff relocation. This workplace employer engaging may seem awkward, to ask your boss to find you another job; it makes sense since, it's a win-win situation for both the employee and the employer. You may have an intention to leave your current work sponsor or you might find your work sponsor may have no more work for you and the only alternative to going back home is to find a new work sponsor. Talking to your boss about new sponsor options will allow the best outcomes for both you and your 457 visa sponsor.

Moreover, by going for staff relocation via finding you a new work sponsor, your current employer will get a trading fee from your new employer. Besides, it will save your time that would've been spent trying to search for a suitable job and employer.

Additionally, the trading fee also becomes an incentive for your work sponsor once you've finished your 457 visa period and are applied for residency. Instead of you looking for a new job, you can just ask your current employer to find you a new job by posting your employee resume online to be viewed by Australian companies.

Alternatively, you may ask your work sponsor about the in-house and external training programmes that you will undergo in order to enhance your productivity and value to their organisation. You may also negotiate for better opportunities within the organisation for improved career growth.
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