Description
HOW TO PREPARE EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISAS (482, 186/187, 494)
(BASIC LEVEL)
Office of the MARA Item WK2038
Category A Activity
| Session Length: | 3 hours |
| CPD Points Awarded: | 3 points |
The How to Prepare Employer Sponsored Visas (482, 186 494) Workshop is a 3 point CPD workshop that covers the basic requirements to prepare and lodge employer sponsored visas (482, 186 and 494). The workshop covers Sponsorship, Nomination and Visa application processes, criteria, and conditions as well as the changes to the 186/187 permanent sponsored subclasses and regional framework under subclass 494.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Updated current legislative and policy foundations for subclass 457/482 and 186/187 applications, including 1 July 2022 changes and transition from Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa to ENS
- Application process and fees applicable
- Sponsorship requirements – including lawful and active operation, training and other requirements
- Nomination requirements – including relevant occupation, MLTSSL/STSOL and applicable caveats, SAF, associated entities, Labour Market Testing, Genuine Position Criteria
- Recent case law and departmental policy on Genuine Position assessment criteria
- Visa requirements – Skill requirements, English language requirements, Health and character requirements, other visa application requirements
- Adding Dependants
- Applicable Visa Conditions
- Updates on Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
- Updates on Global Talent Scheme (GTS)
- subclass 494 Temporary Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa framework including significant legal changes, criteria, implications and transitional processes
The Workshop is intended to provide Registered Migration Agents (RMA professionals) and Lawyers with a solid foundation for the changes to the subclass 457/482, the 186/187, and subclass 494 frameworks and equip Agents and Immigration Lawyers with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate and advise on the application processes and respond to requests from the Department of Immigration.
Workshops will consist of discussion and case study analysis. There is no assessment component but participants will be given an opportunity to attempt simulated case studies based on real-life scenarios. Feedback will be provided during the session. These sessions are designed for newly registered RMAs and lawyers wanting to gain a basic understanding of the foundational requirements to meet the criteria for the relevant application.
Participation is limited to 30 places.
For Registered Migration Agents (RMA):
The Basic Level is suitable for RMAs in their first 3 years of registration
Attendees must remain in attendance for the duration of the Workshop in order to be eligible for the award of their 3 CPD points for OMARA.
For Lawyers:
The Basic Level is suitable for lawyers new to the area of Immigration.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): This professional development activity has been designed to meet the CPD needs of lawyers. If this session does meet your CPD needs according to the Uniform CPD (Solicitors) Rules 2015 available at https://www.liv.asn.au/Professional-Practice/Compliance/Legal-Profession-Uniform-Law/Legislation you may claim 1 CPD unit for each hour of attendance (breaks not included).
This workshop falls within the Substantive Law CPD field.
