Immigration experts in Australia and NZ

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Visa scams are increasing, with fake agents and migration fraud putting applicants at risk. Learn key red flags to look out for, rely on our clear 6 and 8 step
The Northern Territory Government is prioritising nominations for the National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858), focusing on exceptional global talent contributing to key sectors including resources, defence, tourism, ag tech, and
South Australia continues to face persistent skills shortages, with 289 occupations in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an increasingly important workforce strategy.

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute Immigration recommends employers should act now to submit sponsorship applications and prepare Labour Market Testing (LMT) to avoid increased salary requirements and higher visa costs.

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

Skills in Demand Visa

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.

National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

Effective 6 December 2024, the National Innovation Visa (NIV) replaces the Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858), introducing new legislative instruments and amendments to streamline the application process and criteria.

Core Skills Occupation List

The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

Core Skills Occupation List

The Australian Government has just released the new Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), including 456 occupations. Skills in Demand visa is set to start on 7 December 2024.

482 visa

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
The Department accepts IELTS One Skill Retake and MET Single Section Retake for most visas, but subclass 482 requires a single sitting. TOEFL applicants must book TOEFL iBT Australia.
Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) amendments explained
Annual Market Salary Rate amendments introduce flexible salary assessment methods. Employers must understand new rules for nominations from 25 March 2026.
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
The Department accepts IELTS One Skill Retake and MET Single Section Retake for most visas, but subclass 482 requires a single sitting. TOEFL applicants must book TOEFL iBT Australia.
Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) amendments explained
Annual Market Salary Rate amendments introduce flexible salary assessment methods. Employers must understand new rules for nominations from 25 March 2026.
Queensland employers are facing sustained workforce shortages, with 280 occupations identified as being in shortage. Analysis from Jobs and Skills Australia explains why employer sponsorship is now a critical workforce
Victoria faces skills shortages across engineering, construction, finance, creative industries and regional hospitality. Victorian businesses with demand for these occupations will need to incorporate workforce planning measures, which may include
Tasmania continues to face significant workforce shortages, with 265 occupations identified as being in shortage. Data from Jobs and Skills Australia highlights why employer sponsorship is becoming an essential workforce
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
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