What Are Visa Conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608 on Work Visas?
Australian visas, especially work visas, are imposed with conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608. Since the change in these conditions in July 2024, the Australian government aimed to combat exploitation and enhance productivity.
What Are Visa Conditions 8107, 8607, and 8608?
Condition 8107 related to the work restrictions of temporary visa holders. It specifies that visa holders must only work for their sponsoring employer and in their nominated occupation. They cannot change employers unless they have secured a new sponsorship or received a new visa.
Condition 8607 applies to temporary work visas and outlines the requirements for the visa holder to continue working in their nominated position. If the visa holder resigns or the sponsoring employer ceases operations, specific rules apply regarding their work status and ability to seek new employment.
Condition 8608 affects the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa and includes regulations around job changes and the obligation to notify the Department of Home Affairs about any work status changes, such as resigning or being terminated.
Which visa holder will be affected by These Visa Conditions?
The temporary migrants who are holding specific visas:
Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (Subclass 457) - closed for new applicants
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) or Skills in Demand (SID) visa (Subclass 482)
Visa holders from these categories who are no longer employed by their sponsoring employer will be granted additional time to secure a new sponsorship, apply for a new visa or make alternative arrangements to leave Australia. They will now have a timeframe of:
Up to 180 days at a time,
A cumulative maximum of 365 days throughout the validity of the visa.
During this period, these visa holders will have the flexibility to work for other employers, including positions not specified in their prior sponsorship.
It is important to note that visa holders must officially cease employment with their sponsoring employer before taking up work with another employer unless exempt. Sponsors are obligated to notify the department of any changes in circumstances within 28 days.
How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
Seek professional advice from an Immigration Lawyer at Agape Henry Crux for your Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa matter. Our immigration team works with our Accredited Specialists Immigration Lawyers (s) who specialise in handling highly complex matters. You can schedule an appointment with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. We can also help you arrange an interpreter if this isn't your language.
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