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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.

Visa Lawyers Australia was successful in assisting a student who had their student visa cancelled on account of a breach of Condition 8202.

The Victorian government has made special arrangements with DIAC for international students who have completed a PhD at a Victorian University.

In a recent case run by Visa Lawyers Australia, the Federal Magistrates Court has confirmed that the Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) can review DIAC decisions to refuse 457 visa applications that are based on a Labour Agreement.

The Australian government has recently changed the requirements for student visas to make it easier for students to come to Australia to study.

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).