Changes to laws regarding Temporary Business Visas (sc457) will be effective as of 1 August 2008.  The changes relate specifically to minimum salary levels.  MacDonnells Law Registered Migration Agent Jodie Miller provides general information about the changes. 

As of Friday, 1 August 2008, the minimum salary level for a Temporary Business visa holder (sc457) will increase by 3.8%.  The increase will see the current standard minimum salary level increase from $41,850.00 to $43,440.00 per annum.  Regional concessions for the minimum salaries will remain and increase to $39,100.00 per annum.  For ICT processionals the minimum salary must be $59,480.00 and in regional areas $53,530.00.

It is important to note that the minimum salary levels apply to ALL Temporary Business Visa (sc457) holders. 

We would also like to take this opportunity to point out that any Temporary Business Visa holders that you have sponsored for over two years are now possibly eligible to apply for a permanent visa.  If you would like further information about this visa or other visa options, please contact one of MacDonnells Law’s Registered Migration Agents.

We look forward to hearing from you in the near future and if you have any queries, please contact us directly.

MacDonnells Law Migration Services

The MacDonnells Law Migration team is highly experienced in all aspects of migration law. From introduction to Australia’s complex and ever changing migration laws to advice on business structuring and acquisitions, we have the knowledge and skills to assist you. We are sensitive to cultural issues and provide advice tailored to each client’s individual needs.

Our team members are all Registered Migration Agents and because three out of our four Migration Agents are also lawyers, we deal with issues of statutory interpretation, legal submissions and administrative law relating to decisions by government departments in our day-to-day practice. This means our Registered Migration Agents can also advise clients on related matters such as foreign investment requirements, corporations law, commercial, business and property transactions.

What really sets us apart is our commitment to ensuring the successful migration and establishment of intending migrants to Australia. Our range of migration law and related services includes:

Migration advice

• 457 Visas
• business skills migration applications
• child, parent and other family migration
• spouse visas
• employer sponsored temporary and permanent visas
• general skilled visas
• distinguished talent visas
• former residents’ citizenship applications
• reviews to the Migration Review Tribunal
• Federal Court Appeals
• considering and advising on cost effective migration strategies and outcomes.

Commercial and Corporate law

• Foreign Investment Review Board advice for acquisition of businesses and property
• taxation and revenue matters
• business advice
• formation of companies and other business structures
• investment in property and business.

Migration and Overseas Investment

Joint ventures with local property developers present an excellent opportunity for intending business migration applicants to satisfy their migration requirements. They also present local developers with an excellent opportunity to source funding for their projects and to tap into the business expertise and contacts of the joint venture partner.

MacDonnells Law has been successful in structuring these arrangements on behalf of clients and can help to develop business links with international markets and add to commercial activity and competitiveness within sectors of the Australian economy.

MacDonnells Law Migration Team

This Migration newsletter is intended only to provide general information about current legal issues and does not constitute, nor should it be used or treated as, professional or legal advice.  Readers should make their own enquiries or seek legal advice before making any decisions concerning their own interests.