'Embarrassing': Highly skilled foreign workers reject Aussie jobs after 457 visa changes

Talented overseas scientists have already started turning down prestigious research positions in Australia following the federal government's changes to 457 visas, the medical sector says.

Two new Temporary Skill Shortage(TSS) visas to replace 4-5-7

Two new Temporary Skill Shortage(TSS) visas to replace 4-5-7 Source: Getty

从2018年3月开始的变化:457 签证将被两种新签证取代,一种两年签证,另一种四年签证。

两年签证可再申请续两年,但不能申请永居签证。

四年签证可以申请永久居民签证,但必须是高技术人才,且对英语水平要求更高。

申请这两种技术签证都需要最少两年相关工作经验,目前 457 签证没有这方面的要求。

无刑证明将成为强制性的,雇主向本地雇员提供的培训计划的要求也得提高。
医疗机构以及一些大型公司警告,这将导致高层人才的缺失,同时也向移民官员申请陈述了他们的案例。

国际高管雇佣机构总裁Katie Lahey担心,两年的限制会影响澳大利亚公司寻求世界上最好首席执行官人才的能力。

招聘公司代表Korn Ferry也表示,新措施澳洲吸引海外高级技术人才的条件。Ferry 表示,这些技术人才要举家搬迁, 从美国、英国、香港、新加坡迁移至澳洲,只来两年,很多人都不会做。

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