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I have been referred to a WA website where, apparently it is being suggested that a law degree and being admitted to practice as a solicitor may be the best choice if you have to choose lawyer or RMA?

I have been both a Solicitor and an RMA since before 1993 ( actually since 1988...I can't be sure but I think they were just building the pyramids) and I can honestly say that it is "Horses for Courses".

If I had a contentious matter with serious legal issues to be tried then I would engage a Solicitor if things had gone off the rails at the AAT and I wanted to go to the FCC.

The Subclass 457 Visa enables an international skilled worker to travel to Australia to work in their nominated field, with their approved sponsor, for up to four years. This temporary work skilled visa (subclass 457) allows skilled workers to come to Australia and work for an approved business up to: 

• Four years after the visa is granted, if the occupation is listed on the combined list of eligible skilled occupations (or this period is required due to international trade obligations) or
• Two years after the visa is granted, if the occupation is not listed on the MLTSSL.

If you have clients who are applying for 457 Visa, Bupa’s Overseas Visitors Cover meet Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) health insurance requirements and also include the following benefits:   

• 100% Australian Government Visa compliant
• Instant health insurance letter granted
• Access to private and public hospitals
• Starting from $3.61* per day#  

If you would like to learn more about the covers available for your clients applying for 457 Visa or, if you have any question relating to any of our products, please contact your Bupa representative. Not yet registered with Bupa? Click this link to register.

Back in April 2017, Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull announced that the 457 visa will be replaced with a new visa program to put ‘Australians first’. As you are aware of the recent changes from 1^st July, here at Labour Support Group, we aim to address this question that has been frequently asked by many migration agents and lawyers.

Question: Based on the new Occupation List, which are the more popular occupations with the highest success rate?

Answer: Each case is unique even if it is for the same position; a Motor Mechanic in an automotive workshop and a Motor Mechanic in a bakery can be of the same position but because of their environment, the supporting evidence will be very different. The success of the application is largely dependent on the supporting evidences that are submitted together. These evidences can include, but are not limited to:

SOCIAL EVENT  - THURSDAY 24TH MARCH 2016 - MELBOURNE AGENTS

For those RMAs who would like to catch up for a meal and a chat, please note that the following social event has been organised:

The following information has been provided by the Business Innovation, Occupation and Employer Sponsor Policy Section.

 
Dear registered migration agent

Changes to ENS/RSMS from 1 July 2014