Get Subclass 457 Visa Form

On 18 March 2018, the Australian Government abolished the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) visa and introduced substantial changes to the process by which applicants transition from 457 to PR (Permanent Residence).

In the past, holders of the 457 visa could reapply for their visa and have it renewed for another 4 years. However the 482 visa is only allowed to be used twice onshore. ... You can apply for a third visa outside of Australia, but an employer needs to be able to prove a genuine need for you to keep working in Australia.

The title of the visa was changed to Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visa on 24 November 2012. Applications were processed by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). On 18 April 2017, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that the 457 visas will be replaced with two new visa categories.

Have an employer who is agreeable to sponsoring them for a nominated skilled position. Have adequate health insurance. Satisfy an adequate standard of English language proficiency. Not have a previous criminal record.

The 457 visa (which has recently changed its name to the 482 visa) is an initiative used by Australian and overseas employers to sponsor skilled overseas employees to work in Australia on a temporary basis, usually of four years' duration.

The Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (Subclass 457) is a Temporary Residence visa. Once granted, it allows the holder (and any family members included in the application) to: ... bring eligible family members to Australia as dependants on your visa (who are able to work and study without restriction).

In 2017 and early 2018, the Australian Government set out to reform Australia's temporary work (subclass 457) visa or as well all know it, the 457 . As of March 2018, the 457 was officially abolished. At this time, no new applications to this visa will be accepted, however existing visas will still remain valid.