Update of recent ENS changes to TSS visa holders
Majlinda Lulo, Chief Migration Strategist, gave viewers an overview of the recent announcement to ENS changes for TSS visa holders.
Impact of the 2022 Budget on Immigration
Here is a summary of the impact on immigration as a result of the 2022 Budget
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa opens up to Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) Short-term visa holders
Commencing on 1 July 2022, the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) program will open up to visa holders on the Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) short term occupation list if they can meet the following:
NZ Opens Borders for Tourism Earlier than Planned
The New Zealand Government has just announced that from 11.59 pm Tuesday 12 April, Australians will be able to travel to New Zealand, isolation-free. Coinciding with the start of the Australian school holidays, this date has been brought forward which is great news for tourist operators in New Zealand and for eligible tourists outside the border.
NZ Working Holiday Visas Open on 14 March 2022
From Sunday 13 March, 11.59 pm, applications will be open for a range of working holiday schemes in New Zealand. The opening will be a staged approach with various schemes being opened on particular dates that will be confirmed by Immigration New Zealand.
Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) for Travel into Australia
The Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) has replaced the Australia Travel Declaration and is required to be completed by all passengers arriving by air into Australia. The DPD can be completed seven days before the flight departure and submitted within 72 hours prior to departure for Australia.
NZ Announces 5-stage Border Reopening Plan
The New Zealand government has announced a 5-stage plan to gradually open the border, starting on Sunday, February 27, 11.59 pm with fully vaccinated New Zealand citizens who are in Australia.
Visa extensions for eligible temporary graduate visa holders
The Australian government has announced that from 18 February 2022, certain eligible Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders will have their visas extended or enlivened to 30 September 2022.
Australian Immigration Compliance for the IT Industry
Majlinda Lulo, Chief Migration Strategist, and Belinda Man, Immigration Director, provided some great insights specifically for the healthcare sector along with suggested strategies of recruiting abroad.
Ministers announce proposed changes for some STSOL visa holders and international students
Changes to migration programs including pathways to PR for STSOL visa holders in health and hospitality and longer SC 485s for international students studying Masters by course work appear to be underway although currently, they are in the planning stage.
From 1 December we can welcome back eligible visa holders
From 1 December 2021, eligible visa holders* will be able to come to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption. This is fantastic news for individuals who hold these visas and also for the large number of industries and education institutions who have been experiencing significant staff shortages and are reliant on overseas workers
Australian Immigration Update – Regional Visa Pathways in Australia
Majlinda Lulo, Chief Migration Strategist, and Belinda Man, Immigration Director, provided some great insights specifically for the healthcare sector along with suggested strategies of recruiting abroad.
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.
