重要なお知らせ：2024年7月1日からビザ条件8107、8607、および8608に変更が適用されます！

オーストラリア政府は、特定のビザを保有している労働者の権利と生産性を向上させるために、ビザ条件8107、8607、および8608に重要な変更を加えます。以下は、2024年7月1日から適用される主要な更新情報です。

施工開始日:　2024年7月1日**

対象ビザ

  • 一時就労（技能）ビザ（サブクラス457）
  • 一時技能不足ビザ（サブクラス482）
  • 技能雇用主スポンサー地方（暫定）ビザ（サブクラス494）

主な変更点

就職移行期間の延長:
スポンサーとなる雇用主との雇用が終了したビザ保持者は、新しい雇用主を見つけるか、他のビザを申請するか、オーストラリアを出国するための手配をするための期間が延長されます。具体的には、

  • 一度に最長180日間、または
  • ビザの有効期間内で最大365日間

柔軟な就労:
移行期間中、ビザ保持者はスポンサー以外の他の雇用主のために働くことができ、関連するノミネーション申請における職種として選択されていない職業でも働くことができます。この変更により、ビザ保持者は新しいスポンサーやビザの手配をする間も雇用を維持するための柔軟性が提供されます。

スポンサーの通知:
スポンサーは、ビザ保持者の辞職やスポンサーシップの終了など、重要な変更があった場合、28日以内に当局に通知する必要があります。これにより、当局はビザ保持者の現在の雇用状況を常に把握することができます。

職業の一貫性:
ビザ保持者は、現在のスポンサーの下で働く間、指定された職種に留まらなければなりません。また、職種に関連する必要なライセンスや登録を守る必要があります。これにより、ビザ保持者がその分野の仕事で必要とされる専門的な技術基準を維持することが保証されます。

適用範囲:
これらの変更は、既存のビザ保持者と2024年7月1日以降にビザを取得する人の両方に適用されます。特に、2024年7月1日以前にスポンサーとの雇用を終了した期間は、新しい期間には含まれません。

これらの更新は、現在のオーストラリアの労働市場（労働力不足）を反映し、しかも特定のビザ保有者のビザ条件における重要な変化を意味し、ビザ保持者に対してより多くの柔軟性と安全性を提供する一方で、スポンサーがその義務を果たすことを確保することとなります。ご自身のビザがこの変更条件の適用範囲内であるかどうか等、ビザに関するご質問は当所まで。

Important Update: Changes to Visa Conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608 Starting 1 July 2024

The Australian Government has implemented significant changes to visa conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608, aimed at enhancing worker rights and productivity. Here’s an overview of the key updates that took effect from 1 July 2024:

Effective Date:
1 July 2024

Impacted Visas:

Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494) Key Changes:

Extended Time for Job Transition:
Visa holders who cease employment with their sponsoring employer now have increased flexibility to secure new employment or make alternative arrangements. They will have:

  • Up to 180 days at a time, or
  • A maximum of 365 days in total across the visa grant period

During this time, they can find a new sponsor, apply for a different visa, or arrange to depart Australia.

Work Flexibility:
During the transition period, visa holders can work for other employers, including in occupations not listed in their most recent sponsorship nomination. This change provides greater flexibility for visa holders to maintain employment while they secure a new sponsorship or visa arrangement.

Sponsor Notification:
Sponsors must inform the Department of any significant changes within 28 days. This includes situations where a visa holder resigns or when the sponsorship arrangement ceases. This ensures the Department is kept up-to-date with the current employment status of the visa holder.

Occupational Consistency:
Visa holders must remain in their nominated occupation while working for their current sponsor. They must also adhere to any required licenses or registrations relevant to their occupation. This requirement ensures that visa holders maintain the professional standards expected in their field.

Applicability:
These changes apply to both existing visa holders and those granted visas on or after 1 July 2024. Importantly, any periods during which a visa holder ceased working for their sponsor before 1 July 2024 will not count towards the new time periods.

Conclusion:
These updates represent a significant shift in visa conditions, providing greater flexibility and security for visa holders while ensuring sponsors meet their obligations. The extended time for job transition and increased work flexibility will likely be welcomed by many visa holders, offering them more time and options to secure their future in Australia.

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Beginning May 10, 2024, prospective students and their guardians aiming to study in Australia will need to meet revised financial capacity requirements. This adjustment comes as part of the Australian government’s efforts to ensure that international students have adequate financial resources to sustain themselves during their studies in the country. The amendment aligns the financial capacity requirement with 75 percent of the national minimum wage, providing a clearer indication of the funds necessary to maintain a basic standard of living while pursuing education in Australia.

Updated financial capacity requirement

The updated financial capacity requirement reflects a consideration for the fact that students spend approximately 25 percent of the year out of course sessions. During this time, they may choose to return to their home countries or engage in unrestricted work opportunities, enabling them to support themselves financially. By recalibrating the financial threshold in this manner, the Australian government aims to empower international students to make informed decisions about their educational journey and mitigate various challenges commonly associated with insufficient financial resources.

One of the primary benefits of the increased financial capacity requirement is the potential reduction in financial distress experienced by international students upon arrival in Australia. Adequate financial preparation ensures that students can meet their living expenses without resorting to excessive work hours, which could otherwise compromise their academic performance and visa compliance. Moreover, the adjustment aims to safeguard students from the risks of exploitation in the workplace, as they are less likely to seek unauthorized employment due to financial pressures.

Increased minimum required funds

The subsequent table will outline the increased minimum required funds necessary to fulfill the financial capacity requirement.

 Financial capacity requirement before 10 May 2024Financial capacity requirement after 10​​ May 2024
primary applicantAUD24,505AUD29,710
spouse or de facto partner of the Student primary applicant (not applicable to Student Guardian applicant)AUD8,574AUD10,394
dependent childAUD3,670AUD4,449
annual school costsAUD9,661AUD13,502
personal annual income if there is no member of the familyAUD72,465AUD87,856
personal annual income where there is a member of the family unitAUD84,543AUD102,500

Table retrieved from Department of Home Affairs Website. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1196

It’s important to note that applications lodged before May 10, 2024, will be assessed based on the financial capacity requirements in effect at the time of application. However, prospective students and their guardians are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the updated requirements to ensure compliance and avoid any potential discrepancies.

In conclusion, the increase in the financial capacity requirement for Australian student visas represents a proactive step towards enhancing the overall well-being and experience of international students studying in the country. By aligning the financial threshold with a proportion of the national minimum wage, the Australian government aims to foster a supportive environment conducive to academic success and personal development for all international students.

For more detailed information, applicants are directed to refer to the Subclass 500 Student visa and Subclass 590 Student Guardian visa guidelines provided by the Australian government. Alternatively, prospective applicants can contact our office by either calling us on 07 3138 0908 or email us at info@phoenix-law.com.au.

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“In Japan, the New Year is the biggest celebration of the year. We have a proverb in Japan, “the total for the year is on New Year’s Day”. In other words, we symbolise the first of January of each year as being your new year coming. So most Japanese people will visit their local temples and shrines to pay respects to their ancestors and gods and pray for the prosperous year.

Traditionally the New Year dish In Japan is called “Osechi”. Osechi are traditional foods which are the variety of Japanese traditional foods packed together in “Jubako” which is special box that resembles bento boxes. It is prepared before the New Year so that the kitchen would not be used to give “the Kitchen God” rest during the new year festive period.

All of the ingredients in Osechi are meant for good health, fortune and prosperity for a year. For example, “Black beans” are eaten to encourage work and academic achievement. Prawns have long hair with bended backs, so that it symbolises old people and you eat them to pray for longevity.

Salted Herring Roe is eaten to pray for the prosperity of descendants. Mashed sweet potato with chestnuts is believed to raise money luck and fortune, and  Sweet Omelet is eaten to improve your knowledge. ” Hideki Shimizu,  Legal Practice Director, Lawyer , Registered Migration Agent (MARN 9900985)

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Are you trying to bring your parent to Australia?

 

Last week, the Australian government officially announced a new parent visa subclass: The 870 Sponsored Parent Visa.

The 870 visa gives the opportunity for parents of all ages to spend up to five years in Australia with their children. And, to make this visa more appealing, the government has dropped some of the major restrictions other parent visa categories carry.

So, what is the 870 Sponsored Parent visa and who is eligible to apply for it?

 

What makes this visa different?

Unlike other parent visas, the 870 visa doesn’t require the parent to meet the “Balance of Family” rule. Instead, the sponsored parent just needs to have a child (biological, adopted or step-child) who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who has been living in Australia for four years.

This is good news for children who have been living in Australia for many years but still have the majority of their brothers and sisters living overseas.

Another important difference between the 870 visa and other parent visas is this visa doesn’t put minimum or maximum age restrictions on the parents – a rule that has previously prevented many migrant’s parents from coming to Australia.

And, while this visa does not lead to permanent residency, eligible parents can stay for the full 5 years, leave the country, then apply for another 5-year visa, meaning they can enjoy a maximum period of 10 years with their children and grandchildren in Australia.

 

What is the application process?

The first step towards obtaining an 870 Sponsored Parent visa is getting the child approved as a sponsor. This will require the child to:

  • Undergo police checks and;
  • Prove they are earning a taxable income of $83,454.80 or more (this can be joint family income).

Then, once the child has been approved as a sponsor, the second step is to lodge the parent’s application within six months of their sponsor’s approval.

When lodging an 870 Sponsored Parent visa application, the parents must be able to prove they:

  • Have sufficient income to provide for themselves while living in Australia, as the 870 visa doesn’t grant the parents any right to work in Australia
  • Meet the government’s health requirements and get private health insurance
  • Meet the government’s character requirements.
  • Have no debt owing to the Australian government (exemptions can be made if repayment arrangements are in place).

 

When can I apply?

While sponsor applications are open now, visa applications can only be lodged after 1st of July.

If you are considering applying for an 870 Sponsored Parent visa, it’s important you take steps to submit your application as early as possible because only 15,000 of these visas will be granted this year.

 

How much does an 870 Parental Visa application cost?

There are two main application fees for this visa:

  • Sponsorship application fee: $470
  • Visa application fee: $5000 for a three-year visa or $10,000 for a five-year visa (this fee is paid in two parts, one upon application and the second prior to being granted).

With such substantial sums of money on the line, many applicants prefer not to risk preparing their own application and use a migration agent instead.

 

How long does it take to be approved for an 870 Sponsored Parent Visa?

As this is a new subclass of visa, there is currently no information available about processing times. It is expected that applicants will receive more information about wait times at least three months after the applications open.

 

How do I get started?

To find out more about this visa type, or to explore other visas that might be better suited to your needs, get in touch with a migration agent at Phoenix Law & Associates.

We’ve helped thousands of people live, work, study and holiday in Australia, and we specialise in helping people who don’t speak English as their first language apply for visas.

Our team includes:

  • Mandarin speaking lawyers
  • Cantonese speaking lawyers
  • Japanese speaking lawyers
  • Farsi speaking lawyers
  • Dari speaking lawyers
  • Hindi speaking lawyers
  • Urdu speaking lawyers
  • Kurdish speaking lawyers
  • Bosnian speaking lawyers
  • Croatian speaking lawyers
  • Serbian speaking lawyers
  • Slovenian speaking lawyers
  • Macedonian speaking lawyers
  • Montenegrian speaking lawyers

Call 07 3607 3274 or email info@phoenix-law.com.au to request an obligation-free consultation. We’re here to help YOU!