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The Australian government extended the grace period for job transitions for holders of certain skill visas.
Key Points:
Additional Information: The extended grace period does not alter current sponsor responsibilities for reporting employment changes. Sponsoring employers still have to notify the Department of Home Affairs of any changes in their sponsored workers’ employment status, such as ending sponsorship or resigning, within 28 days from the date of any change. Licensing compliance and registration requirements specific to certain occupations have not been changed, and visa holders must continue to adhere to mandatory licenses, registrations or memberships.
BAL Analysis: Visa holders and sponsors should plan job transitions accordingly within the updated timeframes and ensure they are compliant with the new visa conditions. The government aims to provide foreign employees more flexibility and support during job changes and increase competitiveness for skilled labor.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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