Corporate restructures, mergers or acquisitions involve substantial change for organisations and it is easy for immigration aspects to be overlooked. A change in the corporate legal structure can have a substantial effect on subclass 482 TSS visa holders and their employers Has the sponsoring employer changed? An assessment needs to be made as to whether […]
READ MOREFlexible work on a 457 visa
Changes to 457 visa program 1. Non-Discrimination Declaration for Employers A new change to the Migration Regulations requires sponsors submitting subclass 457 visa applications to submit a declaration against discriminatory recruitment practices on the basis of immigration status or citizenship. Standard business sponsors of non-citizens under 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visas will be required to […]
READ MORE7-Eleven store owner given record fine for exploiting workers
A 7-Eleven operator in Sydney has been penalised a record $214,200 for deliberately short-changing two migrant employees and falsifying records. Harmandeep Singh Sarkaria – who owns and operates the 7-Eleven at Bankstown – has been penalised $35,700 and his company Amritsaria Four Pty Ltd a further $178,500. They are the largest penalties secured against a 7-Eleven franchisee […]
READ MOREConsumer watchdog takes action against company management for visa fraud
ACCC v Clinica Internationale Pty Ltd The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has won a legal battle against Clinica International Pty Ltd (Clinica) and Mr Radovan Laski for contraventions of the Competition and Consumer Act associated with false and misleading advertisements and offers of sponsored employment in regional Australia to foreign workers. Clinica International is a Melbourne-based […]
READ MOREAre you complying with business travel rules?
Business travel is one of the least understood areas of immigration. A recent PwC survey confirmed business travel is one of the most common types of mobility, yet it is one of the least supported in terms of policies and compliance procedures to manage it. Most company surveyed admitted that short term business travel needs […]
READ MOREKnow your employees’ work rights: A guide to visa compliance
This case comes at the same time other Australian businesses have faced very public investigations by the Department of Immigration and Border Patrol (DIBP) for alleged breaches of sponsorship and visa conditions of foreign workers. Many employers are not aware immigration compliance is relevant for all businesses regardless of size or whether they hire local […]
READ MOREAustralian Border Force enforcement action against Pie Face
Earlier this week the fast food business Pie Face was raided by immigration officials following reports of exploitation of foreign workers. What was the issue? The raid was triggered by a tip-off regarding the underpayment of a group of 457 visa workers. The surprise visit on Monday was part of an integrity and compliance operation by […]
READ MOREATO data matching for 457 visa holders – issues for business
The Commissioner for Taxation has announced a comprehensive Data Matching Program for visa holders. This will allow the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to acquire from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) details of visa holders, their sponsors and migration agents, particularly relating to the 2013-2017 financial year periods. The program will collect data […]
READ MOREAPEC Business Travel Card – 5 Year Validity
Travel for business people within the Asia Pacific region has been made easier with the introduction of APEC Business Travel Cards with a 5 year validity. The APEC Business Travel Card is a short stay, multiple-entry visa to enter participating member economies and provides priority immigration clearance at major airports. The 5 year validity APEC Business […]
READ MOREHow we helped global steel manufacturer secure the key sales guy under changes to the 457 visa
The Migration Agency was engaged by global steel manufacturer, SSAB Swedish Steel, to sponsor a senior business manager to help establish a specialised product division in Australia. Following the changes to 457 visa* rules, the employee’s nominated occupation was no longer eligible for 457 visa sponsorship. The Australian business needed us to find a solution […]
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