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MIA对近期新政策的解释
Changes to Occupations Lists - effect on 457 & other visas
The MIA has received many questions from members with respect to the recent changes to 457 visas (specifically changes to the Skilled Occupations Lists) and how these will impact on their particular client scenarios.
Many of these questions may be addressed by information on the Department's website in relation to specific visa subclasses, 457 agent newsletter April 2017, the attached draft guidelines on caveats for particular occupations and the following webpage.
We are unable to provide information in response to many questions from members until we receive further clarification from the Department.
We are currently compiling a list of Frequently Asked Questions not currently answered by the information provided by the Department which we will put to the relevant sections within the Department.
Should you have particular questions that you wish put to the Department (which questions are not already answered in the information provided by the Department) please email advice@mia.org.au and include in the heading FAQ-457 changes. Please ensure your questions do not contain personal information pertaining to specific applications and are likely to be common concerns of members.
IMMI 17/040 has not been repealed
If you have looked at IMMI 17/040 on the Federal Register of Legislation today you might have seen that is says it is no longer in force and that it has been repealed on 20 April 2017.
We have received confirmation from the Department that the IMMI 17/040 provisions have not been repealed, are still in force and this is part of the incorporation process.
This means that both the MLTSSL and the STSOL within IMMI 17/040 are still in effect as from 19 April 2017.
Correction to Notice 22: Summary 457, 186 and 187 changes
In Notice 22: Summary 457, 186 and 187 changes sent yesterday 19 April 2017 the MIA had said : From March 2018 you need to have your occupation on the MLTSSL occupation list to apply for company/employer sponsored permanent residence. You will also need to commit to working for the company for 3 years, have an IELTS of 6+ and be under 45 years of age.
Please note that the work commitment of 3 years, the requirement to have an IELTS of 6+ and the requirement to be under 45 years of age will apply from 1 July 2017 not March 2018.
The requirement to have an occupation on the MLTSSL occupation list will still apply from March 2018.
Citizenship changes
The government has advised that a package of reforms will apply to Citizenship applications received on or after 20 April 2017. The Government has also advised that the new Citizenship legislation for these reforms will not be introduced immediately but will be introduced by the end of 2017.
The package of reforms includes the following:
Increase in general residence requirement to a minimum of four years permanent residence immediately prior to application for citizenship
Need to demonstrate competent English prior to sitting the citizenship test
Strengthening the Australian values statement to include reference to allegiance to Australia and require applicants to make an undertaking to integrate into and contribute to the Australian community
Strengthen the test for Australian citizenship with the addition of new test questions about Australian values, privileges and responsibilities of Australian citizenship
Introducing a requirement for applicants to demonstrate their integration into the Australian community by providing documentation to the effect that people who can work are working, or are actively looking for work or seeking to educate themselves; that people are contributing to the community by being actively involved in community or voluntary organisations; that people are properly paying their taxes and ensuring their children are being educated and criminal records and adherence to social security laws will also be relevant
Strengthening the Pledge of commitment in the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 to refer to allegiance to Australia and extending the requirement for individuals over 16 years of age to make the Pledge of commitment to all streams of citizenship by application, including citizenship by descent, adoption and resumption.
You can find further information
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