SUBCLASS 457 - ADDING A SECONDARY APPLICANT Do you currently hold a 457 visa or are intending to apply for a Subclass 457 visa, and wish to include your partner as a secondary applicant? We hope the following information will assist in making sure you meet the secondary application requirements. Deciding to add your partner as a secondary applicant to a Subclass 457 is a convenient way for your partner to secure an Australian visa with unrestricted work and study rights in a

What Is The Role | Minister Of Religion Ministers of Religion are spiritual leaders tasked with performing the duties ascribed to them by particular religions or faith traditions. They may be responsible for performing services, providing spiritual formation for members of their congregation, acting in social justice or poverty alleviation programs, or liaising with members of the wider community. They lead the members of their religious organisation in acts of worship, offic

SkillSelect is an Australian immigration program that matches skilled overseas workers with Australian employers. The system works much like an online job board that matches workers to employers based on skills and needs. Potential migrant workers are requested to provide basic information about their background including; skills, english language ability & education. With this information the applicant may be considered for a visa in the GSM program. The process also addres

Since the announcement of changes to the 457 regime on 19th April and following clarifications and because of so much there is so much confusion out there; we have put together a list of questions You have asked - hope you find it useful! Q1. Can people still apply for subclass 457 visas? Yes. The subclass 457 programme remains open until the new TSS visa comes into effect in March 2018. The occupation list has been restricted (19 April 2017) and integrity settings will be fu

The golden beaches, clear blue skies and laidback lifestyle are hugely attractive for many who choose to move to Australia. One of the main draws for Irish people in recent years, however, has been the booming economy, which in June 2016 marked 25 years without a recession. The country is not as popular as it used to be, however. In the 12 months to April 2016, just 6,200 people moved from Ireland to Australia, according the Central Statistics Office. That’s just over a th

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) strongly supports the spirit and intent of 457 visa requirements. 457 visa arrangements are used legitimately by the ICT sector to meet a genuine gap that currently exists between the domestic supply and demand of ICT skills. Individuals who hold 457 visas not only fill real and immediate needs within ICT organisations, but also make a significant and positive contribution to the Australian economy – generating more reven