Australia has announced changes to the 457 visa for skilled foreign workers to limit their ability to look for another job after their official employment ends, a move that will impact Indians working in the country.
Foreign workers on a 457 visa will only now be able to stay in Australia for 60 days after their employment ends instead of 90.
The 457 visa allows a foreign worker and their family to come to Australia for up to four years after being sponsored by a specific employer to fill a position for which they cannot find an Australian or permanent resident.
The largest number of workers come from India, followed by employees from the United Kingdom and China.
The largest number of workers come from India, followed by employees from the United Kingdom and China.
There are a range of different occupations on the list from different salary levels and different education backgrounds, including neurologists, midwives, cabinet makers and lift mechanics. In the last financial year, the largest amount of visas were granted to cooks.
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton yesterday said, "From November 19, 2016 the period that a subclass 457 visa holder may remain in Australia after their employment ceases will be reduced from 90 days to 60 days."
No comments:
Post a Comment