Australia Employer Sponsor Visa Update for October 2017

In its E-news for Australia Employer Sponsor Visa DIBP has stressed on the significance of filing a complete application for all visas sponsored by employers. This includes RSMS, ENS, and 457 visas. It requires the application to be submitted with all necessary documents to offer a visa decision. Some Immigration agents had reported that RSMS and ENS applications were refused in cases where in all necessary documents were not attached. Filing a complete Australia Employer Sponsor Visa is also positive for processing times. Processing time for a complete visa application is 3 months while incomplete applications are processed in 10 months. Apart from this requests for fast-track processing will be only accepted only if the application is ready for decision. Owing to the enhanced processing times for Australia Employer Sponsor Visa many employers are requesting fast-track process. DIBP revealed that over 1000 applications for fast-track processing are being received monthly, as quoted by the ACACIA AU. A new list of occupations will be effective from January 1, 2018. This will be applicable to RSMS, ENS and 457 visas. It could also include new thresholds for salary levels, business size and other regulations for qualified positions. It is now evident that filing a complete visa application is very important. Obtaining fast-track processing will not be that easy requiring a clear articulation of business case. Employers must take a note of the changes that will be effective from 2018. In cases where it is possible, it is advisable to file the visa applications prior to the changes to minimize the effect of changed regulations. Y-Axis Melbourne is an authorized immigration consultancy that offers latest and professional assistance and advice regarding the best visa options for the clients. Our immigration agents are registered with Registered Migration Agent Melbourne and are competent, dedicated and experienced. If you are looking to Study, Work, Visit, Invest or Migrate to Australia, contact Y-Axis, the world’s most trusted Immigration & Visa Consultant.