Australia announced the abolishment of the 457 visa program, which was introduced 20 years ago. A 457 visa allowed people to work in Australia for four years. After two years, employees could apply for permanent residency or citizenship. About 95,000 people are working under 457 visas, which is less than 1 percent of Australia’s 12 million-strong work force. A new Temporary Skills Shortage visa, which will come into effect in March 2018, is replacing 457 visa. The TSS is a belt-tightening of some requirements already in place for 457s.”]