What is a labour market test?

Put simply, to ‘test the labour market’ means: Before you recruit a migrant candidate for your business, you must first test the labour market to ensure that there is no NZ citizen or resident who can fill the role – and the advertising platform is just one aspect of this.

How long is the resident labour market test valid for?

Although there is no explicit expiration date for the RLMT, you must ensure that the Certificate of Sponsorship is assigned to the migrant within 6 months of the adverts being posted.

How do I get a skills match report?

You can ask for a Skills Match Report by calling us on 0800 778 008 (Link 5). We’ll send the report to you and Immigration New Zealand within 2 working days of your vacancy being closed.

Is LMT required for 482?

TSS visa (subclass 482) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) Labour Agreement stream labour market testing. Sponsors must provide LMT proof when requesting a labour agreement. Where the labour agreement specifies, you must also provide proof of LMT when you nominate an applicant.

Is LMT required for 186 visa?

Our advice has been that although there is no legislative requirement obliging employers to undertake Labour Market Testing for the Employer Nominated (subclass 186) nominations the visa program does have a ‘Genuine Need’ provision which must be met.

Does 482 require Labour market testing?

TSS visa (subclass 482) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) Labour Agreement stream labour market testing. LMT is not required where a Minister of Religion Labour Agreement (MoRLA) is being sought.

What is Tsmit?

TSMIT stands for the ‘temporary skilled migration income threshold’. The Government wants to be sure that 482 visa holders are paid at an acceptable market rate for the work they carry out and that Australian workers aren’t disadvantaged. This is based on a standard Australian working week of 38 hours.

Is the resident Labour market test still required?

Under the new immigration system, the RLMT has been abolished and so there is no requirement for employers to carry out this advertising process.

Do I need a resident Labour market test?

Please note that since 1 December 2020 under the new Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa system the Resident Labour Market Test is no longer required. Please note that Tier 5 visa holders cannot switch to the Tier 2 General visa category from within the UK and need to apply for a visa in their home Country.

How long does it take to get a skills match report?

Do you need to test the labour market in Australia?

For these visas, you nominate an overseas worker, you will need to test the local labour market. Labour market testing generally involves advertising the position in Australia. How and when you test the market, and what proof we require, will depend on which stream you are nominating under.

What is the purpose of labour market testing?

Labour market testing (LMT) involves advertising the nominated position in Australia. As the name suggests the purpose of the LMT is to show the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) that you cannot find a suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident worker.

What is labour market testing for TSS visa?

Labour Market Testing (LMT) for TSS visa Labour market testing (LMT) involves advertising the nominated position in Australia. As the name suggests the purpose of the LMT is to show the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) that you cannot find a suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident worker.

When do you need proof of LMT for labour market testing?

Evidence of a total of 3 advertisements, including an advertisement published on the Government’s jobactive website, must be provided at the time the nomination is lodged. Sponsors must provide LMT proof when requesting a labour agreement. Where the labour agreement specifies, you must also provide proof of LMT when you nominate an applicant.