Dear Subclass 457 sponsor

I am writing to inform you of recent and upcoming changes to the Subclass 457 – Business (Long Stay) visa and to provide you with a range of information pertaining to employer requirements.
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The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans today released new data showing a 27 per cent increase in the temporary skilled migration (subclass 457 visa) program for 2007-08.
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Immigration compliance operations in the Victorian regions of Robinvale and Swan Hill this week have located 17 illegal foreign workers, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans said today.
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Visitors Present in Australia – Country of Birth by Quarterly report Date 2006 – 2007 Arrived less than ten years before reference quarter
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Applications for temporary skilled (457) visas will be processed faster and more efficiently at three new dedicated Centres of Excellence now up and running in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, said today.
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The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, today announced the establishment of a Skilled Migration Consultative Panel to provide advice to the Government on proposals aimed at improving Australia’s temporary skilled (457 visa) migration program.
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