Haag Walker Lawyers are Registered Migration Agents and Lawyers practicing exclusively in Australian Immigration Law.
We provide a comprehensive range of Australian visa and immigration services, from standard visa applications to High Court Appeals.
Navigating the intricacies of Australian Immigration Law requires experience, knowledge and expertise. It can be a confusing task to determine which Australian visa you should apply for and whether you will satisfy the relevant visa criteria.
So, in the complex and ever-changing environment of Australian Immigration, it is vital that you receive expert advice right from the start of the visa application process.
Australian Immigration | Process Overview
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) manages the arrival and settlement of migrants to Australia. Australian immigration is controlled by the Migration Act 1958 and associated Regulations.
Most Australian citizens have the right to enter or leave Australia at will. For citizens of other countries wishing to visit, work or remain permanently in Australia, a visa is required. This guide explains the different visa types, how to choose the most appropriate option and then apply for an Australian visa........
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The subclass 457 visa (Temporary Business - Long Stay) can create a pathway to permanent residency in Australia, via both the Employment Nomination Scheme (ENS) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS). In our experience, Subclass 457 visa holders frequently progress to permanent residency. In 2009–10, 43,390 people transitioned from a subclass 457 visa to permanent residence with 78 per cent granted a permanent employer sponsored visa.
The subclass 457 visa is a temporary visa permitting applicants to remain and work for the sponsoring employer for up to 4 years.
To help you decide whether a pathway exists for you from the 457 visa to permanent residency, it is important to note that permanent Employer Sponsored Migration is restricted to:
- occupations either included on the Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List (ENSOL) for the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa; or
- occupations which require at least a Diploma level qualification for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa.
It is essential that you are fully informed of current requirements at the time you make your application.
Find out more about how you convert your 457 to Permanent Residency
