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The Department of Immigration has clarified whether certain ENS and RSMS applicants need to hold registration, licensing or professional membership, when lodging their applications.

The 457 visa program is a fast and simple way to address immediate skills shortages in your hotel, motel or restaurant by sponsoring workers from overseas.

On 7 November 2011, DIAC introduced a new 457 sponsorship accreditation scheme that allows employers to gain access to priority processing, and be approved as a sponsor for six years (rather than the standard three).

As a sponsor under the 457 scheme, an employer has a valuable recruitment tool, namely the ability to sponsor and employ overseas workers.

The subclass 457 visa is the most commonly used program for employers wishing to sponsor overseas workers to work in Australia on a temporary basis

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced an increase in the minimum salary payable to employees nominated under the subclass 457 visa scheme.