Month: June 2010

Living Away from Home Allowance for Subclass 457 Visa Holders

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has advised that the Living Away from Home Allowance constitutes part of a workers “guaranteed annual earnings” for the purposes of subclass 457 Temporary Business visas.

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The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.

Removal of Subclass 422 Medical Practitioner (Temporary) Visa

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has announced that as of 1 July 2010 the subclass 422 Medical Practitioner visa will no longer be available to applicants.  Arrangements are in place to enable those people holding subclass 422 visas to remain on this visa until the visa validity period expires, they change their employer sponsor or they are granted a new visa.

This is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

Disclaimer:

The information on this website is intended only to provide a summary and general overview on relevant matters. It is not intended to be comprehensive nor does it constitute legal advice. You are advised to seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the content contained in this website.