VisaOneVisaOneVisaOneVisaOne
Menu
  • About Us – …
      • About Us

        Established in 2003, VisaOne has become Australia’s leading company in Australian visas and migration.

      • About Us – …
      • Client Charter – …
      • Media Centre – …
      • Careers – …
    • Close
  • Practice Areas – …
      • Employer Sponsored Visas

      • Temporary Skilled Shortage Visa – …
      • Employer Nomination Scheme – …
      • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme – …
      • Government Bodies – …
      • Family Visas

      • Parent Visa – …
      • Partner Visa – …
      • Prospective Marriage Visa – …
      • Skilled Visas

      • Expression of Interest – …
      • Skilled Migration Visa – …
      • Skilled Graduate Visa – …
      • Other Visas

      • Student Visa – …
      • AAT-MRT – …
      • AgentSwitch Service – …
    • Close
  • Testimonials – …
  • Blog – …
  • Contact Us – …
  • 1300 619 977

  • Media Centre
  • Careers
  • Government Bodies
  • AgentSwitch Service
  • Employer Sponsored Visas
      • Employer Sponsored Visa Experts

        If you have an employer willing to sponsor you on a visa, then you may be eligible for an Employer Sponsored Visa.

      • 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa
      • Employer Nomination Scheme – OLD
      • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme OLD
    • Close
  • Family Visas
      • Family Visa Experts

        Spouse, Partner, Fiance

        If you have a partner or spouse you would like to bring to Australia, you may be able to sponsor them over for permanent residency.

        Parent

        If you have a parent or parents that want to come and live in Australia, you may be able to sponsor them.

      • Parent Visa – OLD
      • Partner Visa – OLD
      • Prospective Marriage Visa OLD
    • Close
  • Skilled Visas
      • Skilled Visa Experts

        If you are looking to live and work in Australia and have a skilled qualification and/or work experience, you may be eligible for Skilled Migration.

      • Skilled Graduate Visa – OLD
      • Skilled Independent Visa – OLD
      • Skilled Nominated Visa – OLD
    • Close
  • AAT-MRT – OLD
  • Student Visa- old
Next Previous

Permanent Skilled Visa | March 2018 Changes

VisaOne VisaOne 2 February, 2018

The Australian government will be introducing changes this coming 1st of March 2018. Their objective in doing so is to better align the permanent visa & temporary visa programs, with changes to the eligibility requirements of selected permanent skilled visas effective March 2018.

The changes to be applied to the permanent skilled visa programs are as follows:

  • The nominated occupation for Direct Entry Stream for both the Employer-Nominated Scheme (ENS) and Regional-Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) must be included in the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). Additional occupations will also be made available through the RSMS in support of regional employers
  • Employers are required to pay the Australian Market Salary rate and meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold
  • The eligibility period for transitioning into permanent residency will increase from 2 years to 3 years
  • Applicants must have at least three years of work experience relevant to the nominated occupation
  • Applicants must be under the age of 45 at the time of application
  • Employer sponsors for ENS or RSMS visa will be required to pay a contribution to the Skilling Australian Funds. Amount payable is as follows:
    • $3000 for small businesses (companies with less than $10 million annual turnover)
    • $5000 for other businesses

Existing provisions under the Temporary Residence Transition scheme (TRT) are available to those who were granted or who applied for a subclass 457 visa on or before the 18th of April 2017. The said provisions are as follows:

  • There will be no changes in the occupation requirements as long as the applicant continues to work for the same employer with the same occupation nominated under their 457 visa
  • The age requirement will remain at under 50 years of age
  • The work experience requirement will remain at 2 years
  • The eligibility period requirement to transition into permanent residency will remain at 2 years

 

If you require professional assistance with your Skilled Visa case, please email us at [email protected].
If you have an urgent case matter which requires immediate assistance, please call us on 1300 61 99 77 (or +61 7 3181 5588).

*Legal Disclaimer: Please note that this article is for general information only. Always seek professional legal advice in regards to your situation as every situation is different. Immigration legislation changes regularly and thus always, get up-to-date advice on your situation. Lodging a visa application is a judicial process and is based on the quality of legal advice and legal representation you receive. It is illegal for any Migration Agent or Lawyer to guarantee 100% of a positive result as it is a judicial process.

1 comment

  • Avatar
    Z . KhanReply March 9, 2018 at 4:29 pm

    This is such a nice post and thanks for updating our knowledge about these changes, It is very helpful..

Leave a Comment

Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Most Popular Posts

The 2-Year Work Myth | 457 to Permanent Residency

The 12-Month Relationship Myth | Partner Visas

457 Training Benchmark Simplified

How do I know if my business is eligible to sponsor?

Attention Employers | Important Info for 457 Employers

Recent Posts

  • VisaOne: Case Study Series | Partner Visas and the Pandemic
  • New Labour Market Testing Requirements
  • Australia to target ‘super talent’ in post-COVID-19 migration push
  • Resident Return Visa (Subclasses 155 and 157)
  • Schedule 3 Criteria Waiver

Recent Comments

  • Linda Nevell on Norway or Australia: Where Should You Migrate?
  • Naseeb Khan on South Korea or Australia: Where Should You Migrate?
  • VisaOne on How do I know if my business is eligible to sponsor?
  • Amrit Bhattarai on How do I know if my business is eligible to sponsor?
  • sai mukesh on Canada or Australia: Where Should You Migrate?

Archives

Categories

  • Blog
  • News

  • You may also like

    How To Spot An Unreliable Migration Agent

    Read now
  • You may also like

    DIBP closes Non-Contributory Parent and other Family Visas

    Read now
  • You may also like

    DIBP will accept alternative English language tests for Visa Applicants

    Read now
  • You may also like

    Visitor e600 Visa extends to 66 additional countries and territories

    Read now
  • You may also like

    Top 10 Most Wanted Occupations for Australian Migration

    Read now
  • You may also like

    What is Ebola Virus, and why are people afraid of it?

    Read now
  • You may also like

    2014 Queensland Small Business Week

    Read now
  • You may also like

    Rights and Obligations for Overseas Workers

    Read now

About Us

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Testimonials

Find us on:

Terms of Service

  • Code of Conduct
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

Visa Types

  • Employer Sponsored Visas
  • Skilled Visas
  • Family Visas
  • AAT-MRT

CONTACT US

PHONE:
Australia: 1300 619 977
International: +61 7 3181 5588

EMAIL:
[email protected]
HEAD OFFICE:
Level 54, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane QLD Australia 4000
Copyright 2021 VisaOne Pty Ltd | All Rights Reserved | Phone: 1300 619 977 | ACN 154 513 345 | ABN 96 154 513 345 | MARN 0320165 | MARN 1800051 | MARN 0636079 | MARN 2015072
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Client Charter
    • Media Centre
    • Careers
  • Employer Sponsored Visas
    • Temporary Skilled Shortage Visa
    • Employer Nomination Scheme
    • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
    • Government Bodies
  • Family Visas
    • Partner Visa
    • Parent Visa
    • Prospective Marriage Visa
  • Skilled Visas
    • Expression of Interest
    • Skilled Migration Visa
    • Skilled Graduate Visa
  • Other Visas
    • Student Visa
    • AAT-MRT
    • AgentSwitch Service
  • Blog
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
VisaOne