The TSS 482 visa: Condition 8607

The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) came into effect on 18 March 2018, replacing the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457). Condition 8607 is a mandatory condition which requires the holder to be employed in their nominated occupation.

Condition 8607 specifies that:

• The visa holder must only work in their nominated occupation for which they were granted their visa
• The visa holder must commence within 90 days of their visa being granted or from when they arrival in Australia
• The visa holder must not cease employment for more than 60 consecutive days
• The visa holder must hold any important work related licenses, registrations and memberships

Nominated Occupation work requirements

For the short term or medium term stream, the visa holder must only work in their nominated occupation for their sponsoring employer or an associated entity. Exemptions apply for some occupations including General Manager, Chief Executive, Managing Director and medical occupations.

In the case of an overseas business sponsor or under the labour agreement stream, the visa holder must only work for their sponsoring employer. On hire arrangements to third parties are permitted as long as salaries are paid to the sponsoring employer.

If the visa holder wishes to change their occupation, a new TSS 482 visa application will be required. Once a new TSS 482 visa has been granted the applicant can still complete any contractual obligations with the employer eg notice period.

Start work within 90 days

If the visa holder is in Australia at the time of their TSS 482 visa grant, they are required to start work with their sponsoring employer in their nominated occupation within 90 days. If the visa holder is outside Australia, the applicant must commence within 90 days of their arrival in Australia.

The sponsoring employer is required to inform the Department of Immigration if the visa holder does not commence work within the time limit.

If the applicant or sponsor wishes to end employment…

If the visa holder or sponsoring employer wishes to terminate the employment contract, the visa holder will need to find another employer within 60 days and arrange transfer or apply for another visa or leave Australia *in some cases 90 days time will apply to arrange a transfer to another employer

Extended period of unpaid leave may be accepted for exceptional circumstances eg study, sabbatical leave, recreational or holiday leave with no pay, sick leave without pay or maternity/paternity/carer leave. Leave without pay that is agreed by the sponsoring employer will not result in the breach of Condition 8607 as long as arrangements are properly documented and respect formal procedures.

Licence, registration and membership requirements

The visa holder must obtain any licences, registrations or memberships that are mandatory to perform their nominated occupation in the location of their employment within the following time frames:

• If the visa holder is in Australia at the time of visa grant, within 90 days of the visa grant
• If the visa holder is outside Australia at the time of the visa grant, within 90 days of their arrival in Australia

The visa holder must also:

• Continue to hold the licence whilst working in their nominated occupation
• Inform Immigration in writing if their application for a licence is rejected or if their licence is revoked or cancelled
• Comply with all licence conditions and requirements

To ensure you obtain precise information for your specific situation please arrange an appointment with our Registered Migration Specialist on 98156 09111 or email us on info@key2visas.com .

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTRALIAN VISAS

Here is a list of the most commonly used Australian visas and their English requirements.

Level of English required for all Australian visas

Visa Type	Level of English
482 TSS Visa	Medium and Long Term TSS Visa (482): IELTS 5 (no skill below 5) or equivalent Short-Term TSS Visa (482) : IELTS overall 5 (no skill below 4.5) or equivalent
ENS 186 visa	IELTS 6 in all skills or equivalent
RSMS 187 visa	IELTS 6 in all skills or equivalent
Most Skilled Migration visas (189 visas, 190 visas and 489 visas and 494 visas)	Competent English (IELTS 6 or equivalent in all skills) 0 Proficient English (IELTS 7 or equivalent in all skills) 10 Superior English (IELTS 8 or equivalent in all skills) 20

Other Australian visas and their English requirements:

• Training visa (subclass 407): Functional English (average 4.5 in IELTS or equivalent)
• Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408): Functional English (average 4.5 in IELTS or equivalent)
• Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403): No English requirement
• Graduate Temporary 485 Visa: IELTS (Academic or General Training) overall average of 6 and at least 5 in each band or equivalent (or equivalent)
• Recognised Graduate (476): Overall score of at least IELTS 6 with a minimum score of 5 for each of the 4 parts (or equivalent)
• Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887): No English requirement for the main applicant
• Distinguished Talent visa (124 visa): All applicants must have functional English or you will need to pay an extra charge, called the second installment to be granted this visa
• Functional English: for secondary applicants seeking to avoid paying the English Language Charge

188A & 188B Business visas: There is no minimum English language requirement for the business migration subclasses. However, applicants with less than functional English will need to pay an English Language Charge before receiving their visas.

Points are available for:

• Vocational English (5 minimum in each of the 4 components of IELTS or equivalent): 5 points
• Proficient English (7 minimum in each of the 4 components of IELTS or equivalent): 10 points

The validity of English Tests

Tests conducted up to 3 years prior to lodgement of an application are accepted by the Department of Immigration.

Applications that need functional English require testing to have been done at most 12 months before lodgement.

A summary of test score equivalencies for all English language tests accepted by the department is provided below.

English Language proficiency level	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	PTE Academic	OET	Cambridge (CAE)
Vocational	5.0	Listening & Reading 4.0 Writing & Speaking 14	36	B	154
Competent	6.0	Listening: 12 Reading: 13 Writing: 21 Speaking: 18	50	B	169
Proficient (for points tested Skilled visas)	7.0	Listening & Reading: 24 Writing: 27 Speaking: 23	65	B	185
Superior (for points tested Skilled visas)	8.0	Listening: 28 Reading: 29 Writing: 30 Speaking: 26	79	A	200

Partner visa 820 (onshore) and subclass 309 (offshore): applicants with less than functional English (average 4.5 in IELTS or equivalent) will need to pay an English Language Charge before receiving their visa.

Work & Holiday

• Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)-no English requirement
• Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)– no English requirement

How to Register a Relationship in Australia

Relationship registration may be required in order for you to apply for a visa. Please note, it is not required in all cases and may not be sufficient in all cases. Migration laws are complex and continuously changing. A migration assessment with a registered Australian Immigration Specialist is a very important and worthwhile part of the migration process as it will allow you to obtain precise information for your situation based on updated legislation. 

A registered relationship is registered under Australian state or territory laws, including civil partnership schemes.

 States that recognize a Registered Relationship:

• New South Wales (NSW)
• The Australian Capital Territory (The ACT)
• Queensland (QLD)
• Tasmania
• Victoria

Relationship Registration is not available in South Australia and Northern Territory, but in the case of Western Australia, you can register your defacto relationship provided you are a WA resident.

In order to register a relationship, the following requirements apply for each state: 

To register a relationship in NSW

• Both partners should be unmarried, no less than 18 years old and one applicant must be a resident in NSW, the other can be overseas.
• Both partners should not be related by family, should not be in another relationship or registered relationship.
• Both partners should make a statutory declaration stating the very facts that are mentioned above.
• The completed application must be taken to the office in person or posted by mail.
• Ensure certified identification for each applicant is included along with the payment of a fee.

To enter into a civil partnership in The ACT

Both partners should be unmarried, no less than 18 years old and should not be in a civil union or partnership.

• Both partners should not be related by a linear ancestor, linear descendant, brother, sister, half-brother or half-sister.
• One applicant must be a resident in The ACT, the other can be overseas.
• Ensure certified identification for each applicant is included along with the payment of a fee.
• One applicant must provide evidence of residency within the ACT such as a birth or citizenship certificate, current passport if it is impossible to obtain a document mentioned above, provide a statutory declaration including an explanation.
• The completed application must be taken to the office in person or posted by mail. You can also apply online.

Please note that if you apply in person, you should present original forms of identification and if you apply by post you should present certified copies of identification.

To enter into a civil partnership in The QLD

• You can register your civil partnership with or without a declaration ceremony.
• Ensure all your documents are in English, if not, copies of certified English translations are required.

Other requirements are the same as those for The ACT.

To register a deed of relationship in Tasmania

• Acceptable evidence of identity, age, and residency in Tasmania must be provided.
• If the date of a birth, death or marriage is unknown (e.g. family history searches) an extended fee will apply.

To register a relationship in Victoria

• Both partners should be unmarried, no less than 18 years old and one applicant must be a resident in Victoria, the other can be overseas.
• Both partners should not be related by family.

Greek house prices are rising again, as the economy continues to recover.

In Greece’s urban areas, house prices rose by 2.51% during the year to Q3 2018, the highest annual increase in house prices since Q1 2008, according to the Bank of Greece. When adjusted for inflation, house prices increased 1.53%. Quarter-on-quarter, house prices in urban areas were up 1.2% in Q3 2018 (2.01% in real terms).

Athens led the country’s housing market with an annual house price increase of 3.71% in Q3 2018 (2.71% in real terms). In fact, it was the capital’s best performance since Q4 2007. During the latest quarter, house prices rose 1.65% (2.48% in real terms).

Euro Currency Appreciation in past 2 Years : 7.8%

6th June 2017: 1EUR=72.58INR

6th June 2019: 1 EUR=78.25INR

Greek Economy

The Greek economy grew by around 2% in 2018, according to the European Commission (EC) – an improvement from last year’s 1.5% expansion and the highest growth since 2007. After a short-lived recovery in 2014, Greece’s economy returned to recession in 2015, with GDP contracting by 0.3% and by another 0.2% in 2016, amidst the imposition of capital controls and the closure of most of its banks. Before this, the country’s real GDP had contracted by 3.2% in 2013, 7.3% in 2012, 9.1% in 2011, 5.5% in 2010, 4.3% in 2009 and 0.3% in 2008.

The EC expects the Greek economy to grow by 2% this year but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is more optimistic, projecting 2.4% growth.

Why now is the perfect time to buy property in Greece?

No one needs convincing of Greece’s seductive lifestyle, incredible beaches, and stunning villages, so it’s no wonder why so many people worldwide dream of owning property on the Aegean. And here are some key reasons why right now may be the perfect time to snap up your picturesque Greek home!

-The golden visa: Greece grants a residence permit for those who buy real estate in Greece above €250,000 — this is the most inexpensive program to get a residence permit in the EU.

-Record high number of foreign tourist arrivals: according to the Bank of Greece, more than 30 million overseas travelers visited the country in 2017 and over 32 million are expecting to make their way through by the end of 2018, making Greece a very popular holiday destination.

-Low cost: so far, the cost of the property per square meter in Greece is less than in other European capitals. Now the market is at the bottom of its cycle, but is beginning to grow: the Bank of Greece notes the growth in residential property prices for the second quarter in a row.

–  Positive changes in the economy: Greek GDP has been growing for the consecutive quarter; in August Greece successfully concluded the third program of macro- nancial assistance.

“The current low real estate prices and high demand contribute to higher returns for investors. Thus, the net yield on the short-term rent of a renovated city-center apartment in Athens is 5–7% per annum vs 3% in most European capitals. Moreover, there is potential for real estate prices to grow 20–30% over the next 2–3 years,” says the founder of Tranio, George Kachmazov.

So what are you waiting for?

Call us today on 98156 09111 or email us on info@key2visas.com