Stricter Australian citizenship rules and 457 visa abolition - who will it impact on?

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (left) and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton speak during a press conference

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (left) and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton speak during a press conference Source: AAP

Two days after announcing the abolition of 457 temporary foreign worker visa scheme, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has unveiled a tighter citizenship requirements. What do these changes mean for Nepali 457 visa holders and permanent residents looking to apply for Australian citizenship? Immigration agent Shambhu Kadel spoke to SBS Nepali about the changes.



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