Changes in Visa Conditions (8607, 8107 and 8108) for Employer Sponsored Visas Subclass 482, 457, and 494 from 1 July 2024
Neetu Sharma
in Australia Immigration News, Australian Migration Strategy & Policy, Skilled Migration News
The Department of Home Affairs in Australia has announced updates to visa conditions for Employer Sponsored Visas, specifically for Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage), Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)), and Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)). These changes, effective from 1 July 2024, aim to provide greater flexibility for visa holders and address worker exploitation.
The new conditions will affect holders of the following 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 to Find New Employment:
| Condition Code | Visa Type | Previous Condition (before July 1) | New Condition (after July 1) |
| 8107 | Temporary Work (Skilled) (subclass 457) visa | – Cease employment for more than 60 consecutive days – Work in a different occupation – Work for non-sponsoring employer | – Cease employment up to 180 days at a time or 365 days total – Change employers without permission – Work in any occupation after leaving sponsoring employer |
| 8607 | Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa | – Cease employment for more than 60 consecutive days – Work in a different occupation – Work for non-sponsoring employer | – Cease employment up to 180 days at a time or 365 days total – Work in any occupation after leaving sponsoring employer |
| 8608 | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) visa | – Cease employment for more than 90 consecutive days – Work in a different occupation – Work for non-sponsoring employer | – Cease employment up to 180 days at a time or 365 days total – Work in any occupation after leaving sponsoring employer |
Impact on Existing Visa Holders
The changes will apply to current visa holders as well as those granted a visa on or after 1 July 2024. Any periods a visa holder was unemployed before this date will not count towards the new time limits.
These updates reflect Australia’s ongoing commitment to fostering a fair and productive labor market for temporary migrants.
Source:
Department of Home Affairs, Australia
