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Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program Now Open
The Victoria Skilled Migration Program is now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the state of Victoria, Australia.
NZ Immigration increases fees
Effective from 31 July 2022, NZ Immigration will increase their fees and levies for most visa applications.
Vaccine status no longer required for international arrivals
New Zealand needs more workers and the good news is that employing talent from overseas can be a relatively short process from beginning to end. Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides guidelines to navigate the new AEWV system.
Increase to Visa Application Charges (from 1 July 2022)
The Department of Home Affairs has increased their visa application fees and will apply in relation to visa applications made on or after 1 July 2022.
Workforce Australia Commences 4 July 2022
From Monday 4 July 2022, Workforce Australia will be the new employment service, taking over from jobactive.
Covid-19 pre-departure test no longer required for NZ
From Tuesday 21 June 2022, evidence of a negative Covid-19 pre-departure test will not be required before entering New Zealand.
Tips to avoid further visa processing delays
The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.
Andrew Giles – our new Minister for Immigration
Andrew Giles was appointed Australia’s new Minister of Immigration on the 1st of June 2022. Giles plans to work hard to deliver a fairer future for our community and for Australia.
Changes to Skills Assessment for visa 485
The Australian Government has announced that the stay period on the Sub Class 485 Graduate work stream visa will be increased from 18 months to 24 months.
Utilising the new Labour Agreement for the Hospitality sector
Jamie Lingham, our founder and Global Immigration Leader of Absolute Immigration provides the hospitality sector with an outline of what the new Labour Agreement entails and how to utilise it.
Absolute Immigration celebrates with AHA (Vic) – recognising the State’s best hospitality venues in 2022
The Victorian Hotels industry celebrated the state’s best people and venues at the 2022 AHA Victoria State Awards for Excellence. Absolute Immigration were delighted to sponsor the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Training’ award – find out more.
Introducing Workforce Australia Online from 1 Jul 2022
Workforce Australia is a new digital employment service, due to be introduced on 1 July 2022.
This week Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, recorded a further video update to the AEWV job check and the issues of incorrect job check applications.
Arno Nothnagel recorded a quick 4 minute video to give our NZ employers more information around the Job Check requirement as part of AEWV.
We welcome the news today that the Government has announced the ‘2021 Resident Visa’. This is a one-off visa, simplifying the pathway to residency for approximately 165,000 migrants who are currently in New Zealand.
