#Visas
Unions highlight ‘broken visa system’
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for the Senate Inquiry into Temporary Work Visas to slow the growth rate of the overseas temporary work program.
Scammers using deportation threats
Scammers are calling visa holders and Australian citizens with threats of deportation, claiming that they have not filled out their forms correctly and must pay around $1,000 to have the forms resubmitted.
Senate investigating Australia’s temporary working visa system
As cases of rorting and exploitation of workers on 457 visas continue to surface, the Senate has voted in favour of an inquiry into the working visa system.
Population growth falls as migrants stay away
Australia’s population growth is set to slow over the next two years, with overseas students and long-stay visa holders forecast to stay away says BIS Shrapnel.
Tougher rules for overseas workers
In a clear response to the economic downturn, tougher rules have been implemented for employers of overseas workers. The tougher assessment criteria will mean that employers will have to meet a number of criteria when applying for sponsorships, nominations or visas for their workers. The criteria includes: How the position to be filled by an […]