Australia Company-Sponsored Permanent Residence Changes to Come Into Effect

The proposed changes to Australian company-sponsored permanent residence will come into effect on November 25, 2023. From that date to qualify under the Subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition Stream:

  • the period of time the applicant must have worked for the nominating employer will be reduced from 3 years to 2 years in the preceding 3 years
  • applicants who are not required to meet the age requirement because they meet the FWHIT is reduced from 3 years to 2 years employment
  • the nominated occupation no longer needs to be on the Medium and Long term Strategic Skills List
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