| The Temporary Business Long Stay Visa Subclass 457 permits Australian employers to sponsor overseas candidates for a period of 3 months to 4 years. This Work Visa is an extremely popular way for businesses to bring foreign candidates to work in Australia |
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| As an employee, you must meet all of the following requirements: |
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• be sponsored by an employer to fill a nominated position |
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• have skills, qualifications, experience and an employment background which match those required for the position |
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• have English language skills equivalent to an average band score of 4.5 across the four test components in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or higher where required for licensing/registration/membership. You may also be required to demonstrate these skills through a formal test, unless you have been exempted under the regulations |
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• be eligible for any relevant licences or registration required for the nominated position |
| • demonstrate that you are to be paid at least the minimum salary level that applies at the time a decision is made on your visa. |
