ASCO 5-7 에 해당하는 직업군 더 이상 비즈니스 스폰서을 통해 457 비자 받지 못하며 시행은 당장 적용됩니다. 그리고 아직 결정이 안된 case 에 대해 보통은 발표전 법규를 적용받는데 이번 case는 신청비를 refund해 준다고 합니다. 관련된 분은 거래하시는 agent에 문의를 하셔야 하겠습니다. 특히 호주에 계신 분들이 문제가 많이 할 것 같습니다. 자세한 내용은 아래 또한 참고하실 수 있습니다.

URGENT - Subclass 457 changes

From today (15 May 2009), ASCO Occupations 5-7 can no longer be nominated under Subclass 457 Standard Business Sponsorship (SBS) arrangements.

These changes also apply to applications already lodged but undecided.

For applications which no longer meet the requirements, DIAC says that "your case officer will give you the option to withdraw the application, and make a request for a refund."
"Refunds are available in particular situations. The department will be contacting those clients who may be entitled to a refund and providing them with an opportunity to withdraw relevant applications and request a refund.
In general terms a refund will be available to those who have lodged a nomination or visa application that was not finalised before 15 May 2009 if the application has a nominated activity that has tasks that correspond to the tasks of an occupation in an ASCO 5-7 position. Approved nominations for ASCO 5-7 positions where a Subclass 457 visa has not been granted for this nomination may also be eligible to apply for a refund."

If employers want to employ overseas workers in ASCO 5-7, it may be possible to use a labour agreement. Information about accessing a labour market agreement can be obtained by emailing labour.agreement.section@immi.gov.au

Other options may include ENS or RSMS applicat ions.

DIAC Media Release - 15 May 2009
http://www.newsroom.immi.gov.au/media_releases/713/print

DIAC [What's New for Employer-Sponsored Workers]
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/whats_new_457.htm

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/asco5-7-faq.htm