The Minister of Immigration and Border Protection has announced the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) which will come into effect 1 July 2016. The good news is that Accountants, IT and most of the Engineering occupations remain on the new SOL list. Occupations Removed from the SOL

Recent changes to the immigration policy means that it is much more difficult (but not impossible) to sponsor yourself for a 457 visa if you are a business owner or company officer (“self-sponsorship”). This covers situations where: The visa applicant is a director or owner of the sponsoring business...

The 457 Progra m if used properly is an excellent way to secure highly skilled staff for your business. However, the 457 program is under increasing scrutiny by the Department of Immigration. One of the main focuses is the “Genuine Position” requirement. Failing to understand this requirement can result...