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Subclass 457 Visa State/Territory Summary Report
2011-12 to 31 December 2011 © immi.gov.au
Key points
The number of subclass 457 primary visa applications lodged from July to end December 2011 was 36.7 per cent higher than the same period last program year.
The number of subclass 457 primary visas granted from July to end December 2011 was 50.7 per cent higher than the same period last year.
457 Australian Visas intake surges in December half
The number of approved 457-visas increased by close to 50% year-on-year in the December half, according to the latest data from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
According to its half-year report, DIAC's 457-visa intake increased 44.5% to 33,720 in the six months to December.
TRA Trades Recognition Australia Skills Assessment for Temporary Business (Long Stay) – Standard business Sponsorship (Subclass 457) Visa
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457 visa applicants from the nominated countries applying for a 457 visa in one of the nominated trade occupations listed below must have a formal skills assessment to determine if they have the required skills and experience to work as a skilled tradesperson in Australia.
Changes to the Work Placement of 457 Visa Cancellations
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From 14 February 2011, all 457 visa cancellations from Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania (non superannuation cancellations) and Western Australia will be processed at Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Western Australian Visa Cancellations, located in Perth.
Changes to Eligible Occupation List and English language exemption
Changes to the Subclass 457 visa Eligible Occupation List came into effect on 15 February 2011. Seven occupations were removed from the list while four were added.
SPECIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS FOR NOMINATIONS IN RELATION TO SUBCLASS 457 (BUSINESS (LONG STAY)) AND SUBCLASS 442 (OCCUPATIONAL TRAINEE) VISAS
Deported for failing spelling test
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IN A broad Top End accent, Trinesh Adari says he wants to be an NT copper.
But after living in Darwin for four years, he and his family must return to India because his father failed an English language test.
Skills shortage triggers visa push
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A LOOMING IT skills shortage could be eased by changes to 457 visas and skilled migration policies, a report says.
Australian governments and businesses could increasingly look offshore unless 457 visa restrictions are lifted, it said.
Employing overseas chefs and cooks
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English language requirements
Most primary subclass 457 applications for chefs and cooks must demonstrate that they have English language proficiency.
For applications where evidence can be provided that the visa holder will be earning above a specified salary level, the applicant will be exempt from the English language requirement.
For ENS/RSMS all applicants must demonstrate they have adequate English language proficiency.
Trends in the Subclass 457 Business (Long Stay) Visa Program
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There were 69 510 primary Subclass 457 visa holders in Australia at the end of May 2010, which was 11 per cent lower than at the same date in 2009.
Nomination by State/Territory government
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State and Territory governments may nominate visa applicants who have an occupation that is in shortage in their particular State or Territory. It may be useful for you to check the websites of each State or Territory government to see if your occupation is on their skills shortage list.
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