Update on visa processing times

457 – Turnaround continues to be inconsistent, however complete sponsorship applications, particularly in Sydney and Parramatta, are being turned around in approximately 4 weeks. Delays in Melbourne are getting worse and we currently have 457 applications that have been lodged for 9 months. Perth is also experiencing significant delays.

ENS and RSMS – There has been no change on the turnaround for these categories. Turnaround is currently quoted at 5 to 7 months in NSW; however we have heard this week that applications that were lodged in January and February are only now being allocated. We are experiencing quicker turnaround in some cases (especially Vic).

17 Aug 2010 TEP (formerly Stablemate) closes its recruitment section and expands the migration section Our company has operated a recruitment agency for 20 years, commencing business in July 1990. However, since Equine Influenza and the Economic Downturn the recruitment section has declined, so the final decision has been made to shut the recruitment agency.
17 Aug 2010 New salary requirement for 457 From July 1, 2010 the TSMIT (Temporary Sponsored Migration Income Threshold) has been increased from $45,220 to $47,480. The five percent increase is based on the annual seasonally adjusted wage change for all Australians.
17 Aug 2010 New ENS (Employer Nomination Scheme) minimum salary The minimum salary for applications under ENS has increased from $45,220 to $47,480.
17 Aug 2010 Monitoring and compliance of 457 sponsors Employers are being monitored much more closely than ever before. Employers continue to receive site visits and phone calls from DIAC officers, sometimes without warning.
17 Aug 2010 Update on visa processing times 457 – Turnaround continues to be inconsistent, however complete sponsorship applications, particularly in Sydney and Parramatta, are being turned around in approximately 4 weeks.

17 Aug 2010

TEP (formerly Stablemate) closes its recruitment section and expands the migration section

Our company has operated a recruitment agency for 20 years, commencing business in July 1990. However, since Equine Influenza and the Economic Downturn the recruitment section has declined, so the final decision has been made to shut the recruitment agency.

17 Aug 2010

New salary requirement for 457

From July 1, 2010 the TSMIT (Temporary Sponsored Migration Income Threshold) has been increased from $45,220 to $47,480. The five percent increase is based on the annual seasonally adjusted wage change for all Australians.

17 Aug 2010

New ENS (Employer Nomination Scheme) minimum salary

The minimum salary for applications under ENS has increased from $45,220 to $47,480.

17 Aug 2010

Monitoring and compliance of 457 sponsors

Employers are being monitored much more closely than ever before. Employers continue to receive site visits and phone calls from DIAC officers, sometimes without warning.

17 Aug 2010

Update on visa processing times

457 – Turnaround continues to be inconsistent, however complete sponsorship applications, particularly in Sydney and Parramatta, are being turned around in approximately 4 weeks.