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  1. On 4/19/2017 at 0:10 PM, TemporaryVisaHolder said:

    Hi everyone

    I was granted 457 visa in 7/2016. My occupation was in consolidated list and now it is in shorterm list. According to what announced, current 457 visa holders are not affected by the new rule. However, under new rule, from 3/2018, transition from 457 visa to PR has to comply with the long term list. That means 457 visa holders with visa granted from 3/2016 to 17/4/2017, whose occupations now fall I n the short term list, are not eligible to transition to PR. This new rule will see tens of thousands of current 457 visa holders affected and disadvantaged which is quite contrary to what has been announced that current 457 visa holders are not affected. It would be fair that ALL current 457 visa holders should enjoy grandfathering effect to transit to PR after 3/2018.

    Thanks everyone and correct me if I'm wrong

     

    Where did you find a statement regarding "between 3/2016 to 17/4/2016"? From what I have read on various news sites your 457 visa is honoured (grandfather clause) until the end of its term and all current 457 holders will have the option to apply for PR. The new visas will only affect new applicants.

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