Key Points
- Australia will exempt UK passport holders from labor market testing when applying for certain work visa types
Overview
The government of Australia will exempt citizens of the United Kingdom and permanent residents from labor market testing when applying for certain work visa types. As a result, eligible nationals of the UK and permanent residents will benefit under streamlined application measures. For a full list of labor market-exempt nationals, check here.
What are the Changes?
The government of Australia will exempt UK nationals and permanent residents from undergoing labor market testing when applying for certain work and stay authorization types. This includes TSS visas (subclass 482), short-term stream and medium-term stream visas, skilled employer-sponsored regional (provisional) visas (subclass 494), and employer-sponsored streams.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Australia’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at one of the two U.S. Law Firms working with the Envoy Platform or another qualified professional. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult an Envoy global immigration service provider or another qualified representative.
