The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (‘TSMIT’) is the minimum salary payable to a sponsored employee for Employer Sponsored Visas, that is subclass 482 TSS, 494 SESR, 186 ENS or 187 RSMS visas.
This requirement serves as an indicator that the nominated position is sufficiently skilled to be eligible for the Employer Sponsored Visa Programme. Additionally, it ensures that overseas workers have reasonable means of support and are self-reliant, discouraging any pressure to breach their visa conditions.
The TSMIT has been unchanged for the past decade at A$53,900 and has been the subject to numerous criticism for being a poor measure of skills, as most workers earn more than this amount.
NEW UPDATE
On 5 May 2023, the Department of Home Affairs announced an increase of the TSMIT requirement to A$70,000, effective 1 July 2023. This increase raises the minimum salary that Australian employers are required to pay to its sponsored overseas workers.
Therefore, any new nomination applications lodged on or after 1 July 2023 must propose a base salary of at least A$70,000 in order to participate in the Employer Sponsored Visa Programme.
However, nomination applications lodged before 1 July 2023 will not be affected.
HOW CAN WE ASSIST?
At Agile Legal, we are a team of specialised immigration lawyers who have successfully assisted many organisations in sponsoring overseas talents to live and work in Australia.
As the process to sponsor and nominate an overseas worker is complicated, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@agilelegal.com.au for your immigration enquiries.
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Who are we?
Agile Legal Consulting is a boutique law firm in the heart of Melbourne CBD. We support and assist our clients in all areas of law, with a specialisation in immigration law, commercial law, and property law.
Led by our Accredited Immigration Law Specialist – Jensen Ma (LPN 5511737/MARN 9802879), together with a dedicated immigration law team with over 60 years of collective experience, we are passionate about providing our clients with comprehensive, client-focused solutions.
Our multi-lingual lawyers offer assistance on a broad spectrum of immigration matters. Come speak to us in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean or Bahasa Melayu – we are always available to answer your questions.
