A/HRC/4/24 page 14 Responses 74. Australia indicated that all applicants for migration are assessed against requirements set out in the Migration Act 1958. Permanent entry to Australia can be through the migration programme, for skilled, family and special-eligibility stream migrants. The Temporary Business (Subclass 457) visa programme is Australia’s main temporary work visa. It allows Australian or overseas employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers and their families on a temporary basis, for up to four years. Subclass 457 visa-holders are subject to the same remedies, protections and obligations under workplace laws as Australian citizens. 75. In Belarus, there are three types of visas to reside in the country. They are temporary-stay visas for 90 days, temporary-residence visas for more than 90 days or up to a maximum of one year and permanent residency visas. 76. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, aliens may stay on the basis of visa or non-visa residence. After the expiry of a visa or non-visa residence, they are obliged to submit the application for a temporary-residence permit. In view of strengthening cooperation with neighbouring and third countries in this area, as well as more efficient combating of illegal migration, the Government has signed or is in the process of signing several agreements on admission of persons whose stay is illegal. 77. In Canada, there are a number of categories of foreign nationals who can immigrate to Canada. There are several criteria that are common to all immigration classes. Firstly, all applicants must abide by the rules and regulations of the IRPA. Secondly, all immigrants who intend to reside in the province of Quebec must receive a “Certificat de Sélection du Québec”. All immigrants must also pass security, criminality and medical checks. However, family members and refugees are excluded from this requirement. 78. In Greece, the general conditions of stay included, in addition, the absence of danger for the public order, public security and public health, full health insurance for all dangers for which nationals are covered, and resources to cover the expenses for their return to their country of origin. 79. Mauritius indicated that non-citizens are granted entry provided that they satisfy the requirements set out in the Passport Act and Immigration Act. Unless a non-citizen is a holder of a valid residence/work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment, he will not be allowed to enter the country for work. 80. The case of Singapore deserves particular attention, since all foreign workers entering Singapore to work are required to meet the prevailing educational and entry requirements imposed by the Ministry of Manpower. These requirements vary according to the specific industry sectors: (a) Foreign domestic workers - The minimum age of new foreign domestic workers was increased from 18 to 23 years with effect from 1 January 2005. Foreign domestic workers must also have completed at least eight years of formal education. An entry test in English was