With the current situation due to COVID-19, everyone’s life has been impacted greatly. The Australian visa holders subclass 457 and 482 visas are also impacted as they cannot get involved in social welfare support. Read this guide for a better understanding of how this crisis has impacted these visa holders.
Many applicants are asking our migration agent what they can do next if they have 457 and 482 visas. Due to coronavirus, from citizens to temporary visa holders, everyone’s life is affected greatly. With 457 and 482 subclasses are temporary visa holders and they are not allowed to do any kind of social welfare.
But, due to the crisis, the government is considering the welfare option for people with Australia visa of these subclasses.
Following changes are asked to consider by the Department of Home Affairs:
- Neglecting the 8503 conditions for everyone so people can apply for other visas
- Allowing the temporary visa extensions
- Removing labour market testing levies and skilling Australians fund payments to employers sponsoring international workers.
Subclass 457 and 482 visa holders impacted by COVID-19
People in Australia with 457 or 482 visas need to sign a full-time contract. Most of the people with these 2 subclasses can work for around 37.5 hours weekly.
The employers who want to reduce the working hours due to COVID-19 should make sure the visa conditions are not breached in any manner. Keep in mind, the employer-sponsored with the commitment to pay you a specified amount of salary.
Employers can meet the obligations if they are offered part-time hours due to leave, sick leave, maternity, work injury, or any other personal reason.
Well, still there is a need to understand how the COVID-19 situation is going to impact the working hours or will it get reduced by any chance.
In case, you are asked for reduced working hours because of any type of reason, it is still essential to meet the criteria properly.
Are visa holders of 457 and 482 visas entitled to JobKeeper payment?
The Australian Government recently announced that JobKeeper wages subsidy is for the permanent residents, citizens, visa holders with specially protected category, and non-protected visa holders of the special category who have been in Australia for around 10 years. This also includes the New Zealanders on this list.
Still, the request to support the temporary visa holders is not announced. If you are not concerned about what you need to do then you should contact our migration consultant today only.
60 days to find another job
With these 2 visas, the visa holder will get 60 days to find another sponsor. With both the visas you need to work only with your sponsor unless there is some kind of exemption.
If you have any concerns or not sure what to do next then you need to contact our immigration agents for better information.
