The Australian Government has just passed new legislation to create a permanent residency pathway for certain visa holders on the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL).From July 1, 2022, employers can nominate their employees for permanent residency so long as they meet the following criteria:
- Have been in Australia for at least 12 months between February 1, 2020, and December 14, 2021; and
- Meet the Temporary Residence Transition Stream requirements (that is, 3 years of employment as a Subclass 457 or 482 visa holder, age, English language, etc.)
Furthermore, the grandfathering provisions for those who held, or had applied for, a Subclass 457 visa on April 18, 2017 (which was supposed to have ended on March 18, 2022) has now been extended.
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Individual eligibility assessments must still be conducted for each potential applicant to determine that all criteria are met for this permanent residence pathway. Please consult your Erickson Immigration attorneys for further information.
Erickson Immigration Group will continue to share updates as more news is available. If you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions, please contact your employer or EIG attorney.