Nomination Transfer on SID 482 and 494 Visa

Department has confirmed that it does not expect Sc 482 and Sc 494 visa holders who have stopped working for their sponsor and have lodged a nomination application to change employers within the required timeframes (180 day since ceasing employment with their previous sponsor) to cease working for their prospective sponsor, even if the Condition 8607(5) and 8608(5) timeframes have lapsed.

Therefore, Sc 482 and Sc 494 visa holders will no longer be disadvantaged by processing delays of nomination transfers as they will continue to have work rights, ensuring they can support themselves while awaiting the outcome of their nomination application.

From 1 July 2024 visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 are changing to help tackle worker exploitation and drive productivity as was outlined within the Migration Strategy.

Temporary Work (Skilled) (Sc 457) visa holders, Temporary Skill Shortage (Sc 482) visa holders and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (Sc 494) 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.

These visa holders will have up to:

• 180 days at a time, or
• a 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.