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據澳大利亞移民局移民代理協會最新消息，2015年3月18日澳政府接受的關于457簽證的建議，將于近期實施！
1.除了雅思和職業英語考試，還接受其他英語考試，包括TOEFL IBT，PTE和CAE（需是在2015年1月1日當天或之后參加測試的結果）；
2.英語考試的分數要求為，聽說讀寫的單項分降低到不低于4.5，而平均總分不可低于5分；
3.對于英語考試的豁免，如果申請人可以提供證據證明在英語授課的中學或大學累計讀滿5年就可以，以前是連續讀滿5年；
4.對于公司經營一年以上的雇主擔保資格由獲批日起的三年延長到五年；
5.對于公司經營不到12個月的雇主擔保資格由獲批日起的12個月延長到18個月；
6.將市場工資豁免標準從之前的$25萬澳幣年薪降低到$18萬澳幣年薪，這樣就與邊際稅率保持一致；
7.將雇主向移民局通報任何改變的期限從原來的10個工作日延長到28天。
郵件原文：
Dear Registered Migration Agent,
This e-mail is to notify you that the Government has made changes to the Temporary Skilled (Subclass 457) visas. These changes action the recommendations in the 457 Integrity Review. Assistant Minister Cash announced the Government Response to the 457 Integrity Review on 18 March 2015.
The Government:
· has expanded the list of English language providers, to include test of English as a Foreign Language internet – based test (TOEFL IBT), Pearson Test of English (PTE); and Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) test (conducted on or after 1 January 2015);
· will accept an overall test score with minimum scores of each test component (reading, writing, speaking and listening); and
· will grant an exemption when an applicant can provide evidence of five cumulative years of study in English at the secondary or tertiary level, rather than proof of five years consecutive secondary or tertiary study in English.
· has extended the term of standard business sponsorship to 5 years commencing from the date of approval.
· has extended the sponsorship period for start-up businesses from twelve (12) months to eighteen (18) months.
· has reduced the market salary exemption threshold from $250,000 to $180,000, this is now in line with the marginal tax rate.
· has extended the notifiable period for sponsors from 10 working days to 28 calendar days.
For more detailed information on the changes please refer to the Department’s website at:www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/457.aspx
These changes will increase flexibility and reduce restrictions on 457 programme users while maintaining integrity in the programme. In particular, amending the English language requirements to an average test score will benefit both applicants and sponsors, without diminishing the English language standards of 457 holders. This change will support 457 programme users by allowing applicants to score more highly on the test competencies that they will need in their jobs and daily lives in Australia.
If you have any questions, please provide feedback via the Agents Gateway or complete the web form for the Global Feedback Unit.
Regards
457 Policy and Sponsor Monitoring Section
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
