The Australian government relaxed the visa rules for skilled immigrants

Canberra: Apna Punjab Media: There is good news for those who want to go to Australia. Australia has simplified work permit criteria for skilled migrants working on temporary visas. The Australian Government has announced relaxation of work permit conditions for temporary migrants who hold these visas – Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (Subclass 457), Temporary Skill Deficiency Visa (Subclass 482) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional Subclass 494). ) Visa.

Visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 have been amended in response to the Australian Government’s migration strategy from 1 July 2024. The new rules allow visa holders who stop working with their sponsoring employer more time to find a new sponsor, apply for a different visa or make arrangements to leave Australia. During the entire period of visa grant, These visa holders will have 180 days, or a maximum of 365 days, to find a new sponsor, submit an application for a change of visa type or plan to leave Australia. It may be much easier for people with a temporary work permit to find a new job or change jobs. The visas of certain skilled regional (temporary) visa holders were extended for 3 years on February 18, 2022.