What do the 457 Visa changes mean?

By Ian Parker, Migration Agent There’s been a lot of press and hype around the changes to the 457 visa system – so what does it really mean for employers who employ workers on a 457 visa? Background  The original 457 visa required applicants to have a skill on the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL). […]

Australia’s work visa corruption allegations

With more than 1 million people working in Australia on temporary work visas, claims are revealing fraudulent visa applications on the black market and exploitation of Australia’s visa regime. The immigration department is currently facing more referred allegations of corruption in the past 12 months than the watchdog has received since 2006. In the past, […]

Working Holiday Visa – What you need to know!

The Working Holiday visa program in Australia is a great way for young people aged between 18 and 30 to visit Australia and earn some money while they’re here. It’s quick, easy and cheap to apply for if you’re from one of the countries party to an agreement with Australia. So why does the 417 […]