From 01 July 2024, the visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 imposed on TSS visas (or previous 457 visas) are changing and will support the labour market mobility of temporary migrants on these visas.
The main changes are the following:
TSS/457 visa holders who stop working with their sponsoring employer will have more time to find a new sponsor, apply for a different visa or arrange to depart Australia - up to 180 days at a time (maximum of 365 days in total across the entire visa grant period).
During this time, visa holders can work for other employers. This includes work in occupations not listed in their most recently approved sponsorship nomination. This will ensure that visa holders can support themselves while they look for a new sponsor.
However, it is important to note that unless exempt, a visa holder cannot work for another employer unless they have ceased work with their sponsoring employer. Visa holders must remain in their nominated occupation while working for their existing sponsor.
Sponsors must still let the department know if there is any change in situation within 28 days. This includes ceasing sponsorship or if a visa holder resigns.
The changes apply to existing visa holders, as well as those granted a visa on or after 1 July 2024.
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