Subclass 482 Visa holders – this is an important public service announcement.
From 29 November onwards, only work experience undertaken with an approved sponsor employer will count towards the two years of relevant work experience required for the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition (“TRT”) visa.
While the ability to change employers and to work for non-sponsor employers for up to 180 consecutive days is still in place, this work will no longer count towards your permanent residency eligibility unless the employer is an approved sponsor.
This means that to build the required two years of relevant skilled work experience for the Subclass 186 TRT visa, you must be working for an approved sponsoring employer.
Importantly, this change is retrospective. If, at any time in the past 12 months, you have been working in your nominated occupation for an employer who was not an approved sponsor, that period of employment may not count toward your permanent residency application.
If you currently hold a Subclass 482 visa and are planning to apply for permanent residence through the Subclass 186 TRT stream, you should urgently review your employment history to determine:
- Which periods of employment are eligible
- Which periods may no longer count
- How this impacts your PR timeline
Any questions, give us a call. We are happy to help you clarify your position and protect your pathway to permanent residency.
+61 (0) 429 133 911
jb@kulegal.com.au
Disclaimer: Changes to the Australian immigration program can occur without notice. The above information is not intended to be legal advice and is correct as of the date of publication.
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