With the introduction of the Temporary Skill shortage (TSS) visa in March 2018, the Government announced that the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457 visa) will be abolished and replaced.

Along with it, the Government announced that the current 457 visa holders will not be affected by this change.

The announcement has come as a wave of change for workers and employers. When we look at it closely though, the 457 visa has been replaced by a new visa.

Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) has announced a temporary suspension for the acceptance of all applications for Queensland Skilled Visa Nominations under the State Nominated scheme Subclasses 190 and 489, due to having reached their DIBP allocated ceiling. 

High points and chain migration exclusions

Effective immediately the following occupations on the Supplementary Skilled List are no longer available for high points or chain migration nomination:

Question:

I have been granted a Permanent Residency visa because I was nominated by a State (State sponsored subclass 190 visa). Can I live in a different state within 2 years?