Significant changes to the subclass 457 visa scheme as of 1 July 2013

Important changes to the 457 program have come into effect as of 1 July 2013 and every employer sponsoring employees should be aware of these reforms.

The impact of the changes which are outlined below, are significant and will change the way businesses have used this program in the past.

For applications lodged prior to 1 July 2013 that have not been decided upon:

Nomination applications that have been lodged prior to the new changes to legislation, but have not yet been decided upon, will not be exempt from having to satisfy some of the new requirements as outlined below.

Significant increases to application fees as of the 1 July 2013