Exceptions for Work Conditions on Subclass 482 and 494 Visas

Primary subclass 482 and 494 visa holders are bound by a basic rule that they are required to remain employed in the nominated occupation for their nominating employer (with some exceptions) for the term of their visa to avoid risk of visa cancellation. 

The rule is imposed under condition 8607 on a subclass 482 visa, and condition 8608 on a subclass 494 visa.

On 1 July 2024, legislative changes to conditions 8607 and 8608 introduced amendments to the allowable exceptions to the basic rule. Following this change:

• The primary visa holder can cease working for a nominating employer up to one year (with no more than 6 months in any consecutive period).
• Is able to be nominated by a new employer in the same or a different occupation.
• Is allowed to work for any other employer in any occupation in the allowable periods of not working for the nominating employer.

482 and 494 visa holders should be aware that allowable absences from their nominating employer, while may not be a visa condition breach, may impact their eligibility or their timing of eligibility for transitional 186 visa nominations or provisional to permanent 191 visa applications.

 

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