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English language requirements for 457 visas from 1 July 2007!
A new English language requirement will be introduced for the sc457 visa from 1 July 2007. Applications made prior to 1 July 2007 will not be affected by the change.
what is proficient english?
English equivalent to an average band of 4.5 across all four test components (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in IELTS will be considered to be proficient English unless otherwise specified.
applications lodged prior to 1 july 2007
The new English language requirement will not apply to sc457 visa applications lodged prior to 1 July 2007.
do current sc457 visa holders need to meet the new requirement?
Current sc457 visa holders will not be required to meet the new English language requirement unless they make a new application for another sc457 visa. Where applicants cannot meet this requirement they need to consider their visa options or make arrangements to depart
what is ielts?
IELTS is an acronym for the International English Language Testing System. It is a widely accepted testing system for assessing English language skills. More information on this topic may be found on the IELTS website at http://www.ielts.org .
who will need to meet the new requirement?
All applicants will need to detail their English language skills on their visa application form. In addition, applicants may be asked to undertake an IELTS test to demonstrate their English language skills.
Applicants will not be required to meet the English language requirement if;
- their first language is English and they are a passport holder from Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States of America; or
- their nominated occupation is within the highly skilled major groups 1-3 of the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO), comprising managers, administrators, professionals and associate professionals; or
- they have completed at least five years of continuous full time secondary and/or tertiary education at an institution where at least 80 percent of instruction was conducted in English or
- they are to be paid at least a salary specified in a legislative instrument (initially a gross base salary of $75 000 excluding all allowances and deductions).
These exemptions will not apply to applicants who have been nominated for a position that requires English language for licensing, registration or professional association membership.
Daniel Engles
Registered Migration Agent No. 0213485
The Australian Government requires that people who give immigration assistance be registered as a Migration Agent
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