Brendan

Latest from our MA: In late June, the Department of Immigration did release a newsletter to Migration Agents - in one section of the newsletter there was a sentence indicating that there may be transitional PR arrangements available (under the Temporary Residence Transition Stream) for existing 457 visa holders. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not know what those arrangements may be - for example, we do not know if those existing 457 visa holders will still only need to evidence 2 years on their 457 or 3 years on their 457 (which is the requirement post March 2018). The Department also did not advise when they expect to release this information.

Hi, Anybody know whether the Direct Entry Sponsored stream skills assessment will consider 5+ years experience in the occupation if I don't have a Degree?

I received this response from our MA: "Unfortunately, after March 2018 only those with occupations on the MLTSSL will be able to apply. It is those applicants who will need to meet the three year requirement on their 457 visa. As your occupation is only on the STSOL, if you cannot lodge an application before March 2018, then there is no PR pathway available to you in your current role/occupation." Not what I wanted to hear and hoping they somehow got it wrong!