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Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy

Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy for skilled migrants in Western Australia

Skilled migrants in Western Australia have access to the Skilled Migrant Job Connect Subsidy, which can help them offset costs for skills assessments and training.
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New Exemptions for UK Citizens on Working Holiday Visas

New Exemptions for UK Citizens on Working Holiday Visas

New exemptions allow UK citizens on second and third Working Holiday visas to skip specified work requirements, effective 1 July 2024.
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Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold

Reminder: deadline for LMT under current TSMIT 

Reminder: the TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 on 1 July 2024. Lodge nominations by 30 June 2024 to meet the current threshold.
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Visa extensions for eligible temporary graduate visa holders

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January 20, 2022

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.

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Australian Immigration Compliance for the IT Industry

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December 1, 2021

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.

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Ministers announce proposed changes for some STSOL visa holders and international students

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November 25, 2021

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.

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From 1 December we can welcome back eligible visa holders

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November 22, 2021

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

Read More »
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Australian Immigration Update – Regional Visa Pathways in Australia

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November 11, 2021

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.

Read More »
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Quarantine-free entry into Australia for Singapore citizens

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November 11, 2021

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that from 21 November 2021, Singapore citizens who are considered fully vaccinated with an approved and recognized vaccine, will be able to travel to participating States and Territories in Australia without quarantining or requiring a travel exemption.

Read More »
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Australian Immigration Update for the Healthcare industry

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November 9, 2021

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.

Read More »
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New Exemptions to Section 48 Bar

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October 31, 2021

For those who have been subject to a Section 48 Bar in Australia, a new instrument was registered Friday 29 October 2021 which effectively amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to allow applicants who have been refused a visa or had a visa canceled and are prevented from applying in Australia (section 48 bar) but are unable to leave and apply from overseas due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, to make applications in Australia.

Read More »
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Australian Immigration Update for the Hospitality sector

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October 29, 2021

Jamie Lingham, CEO & Global Migration Leader, and Belinda Man, Immigration Director, provide an overview of recent trends and changes, impacts on the workforce, industries experiencing critical shortages, and what their outlook is for immigration in Australia.

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Singapore & Australia travel bubble commences 8 November 2021

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October 28, 2021

The much-anticipated quarantine-free travel bubble between Australia and Singapore will commence on 8 November.

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Australian Immigration Update

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October 22, 2021

Jamie Lingham, CEO & Global Migration Leader, and Belinda Man, Immigration Director, provide an overview of recent trends and changes, impacts on the workforce, industries experiencing critical shortages, and what their outlook is for immigration in Australia.

Read More »
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Australia’s Steps to Open to the World

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October 1, 2021

Australia have a staged plan for opening our international border and enabling love ones to reunite with family and friends.

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Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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

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.
Read More
Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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

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

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.
Read More
Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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

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.
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Core Skills Occupation List

Occupations Removed from Australia’s 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.
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Core Skills Occupation List

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

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.
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Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
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TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the reacceptance of TOEFL iBT scores for visa and migration purposes, effective from May 5, 2024.
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Core Skills Occupations List

Absolute Immigration’s Submission on the Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)

The Australian Government’s has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia’s workforce needs.
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Points Test Reform

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia’s strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity
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Visa extensions for eligible temporary graduate visa holders

•
January 20, 2022

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.

Read More »
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Australian Immigration Compliance for the IT Industry

•
December 1, 2021

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.

Read More »
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Ministers announce proposed changes for some STSOL visa holders and international students

•
November 25, 2021

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.

Read More »
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From 1 December we can welcome back eligible visa holders

•
November 22, 2021

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

Read More »
Webinar Promotion Website Jamie Yen

Australian Immigration Update – Regional Visa Pathways in Australia

•
November 11, 2021

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.

Read More »
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Quarantine-free entry into Australia for Singapore citizens

•
November 11, 2021

The Department of Home Affairs has announced that from 21 November 2021, Singapore citizens who are considered fully vaccinated with an approved and recognized vaccine, will be able to travel to participating States and Territories in Australia without quarantining or requiring a travel exemption.

Read More »
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Australian Immigration Update for the Healthcare industry

•
November 9, 2021

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.

Read More »
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New Exemptions to Section 48 Bar

•
October 31, 2021

For those who have been subject to a Section 48 Bar in Australia, a new instrument was registered Friday 29 October 2021 which effectively amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to allow applicants who have been refused a visa or had a visa canceled and are prevented from applying in Australia (section 48 bar) but are unable to leave and apply from overseas due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, to make applications in Australia.

Read More »
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Australian Immigration Update for the Hospitality sector

•
October 29, 2021

Jamie Lingham, CEO & Global Migration Leader, and Belinda Man, Immigration Director, provide an overview of recent trends and changes, impacts on the workforce, industries experiencing critical shortages, and what their outlook is for immigration in Australia.

Read More »
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Singapore & Australia travel bubble commences 8 November 2021

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October 28, 2021

The much-anticipated quarantine-free travel bubble between Australia and Singapore will commence on 8 November.

Read More »
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Australian Immigration Update

•
October 22, 2021

Jamie Lingham, CEO & Global Migration Leader, and Belinda Man, Immigration Director, provide an overview of recent trends and changes, impacts on the workforce, industries experiencing critical shortages, and what their outlook is for immigration in Australia.

Read More »
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Australia’s Steps to Open to the World

•
October 1, 2021

Australia have a staged plan for opening our international border and enabling love ones to reunite with family and friends.

Read More »
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
pexels divinetechygirl 1181717 min scaled

Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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.
Read More
Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
Read More
Webinar Promotion Website Mel Belinda 1

Australian Immigration Update for the Healthcare industry

•
November 9, 2021

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.

Read More »
AdobeStock 153168153 1024x540 1

New Exemptions to Section 48 Bar

•
October 31, 2021

For those who have been subject to a Section 48 Bar in Australia, a new instrument was registered Friday 29 October 2021 which effectively amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to allow applicants who have been refused a visa or had a visa canceled and are prevented from applying in Australia (section 48 bar) but are unable to leave and apply from overseas due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, to make applications in Australia.

Read More »
Mel Jamie Webinar Promotion 01

Australian Immigration Update for the Hospitality sector

•
October 29, 2021

Jamie Lingham, CEO & Global Migration Leader, and Belinda Man, Immigration Director, provide an overview of recent trends and changes, impacts on the workforce, industries experiencing critical shortages, and what their outlook is for immigration in Australia.

Read More »
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Singapore & Australia travel bubble commences 8 November 2021

•
October 28, 2021

The much-anticipated quarantine-free travel bubble between Australia and Singapore will commence on 8 November.

Read More »
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Australian Immigration Update

•
October 22, 2021

Jamie Lingham, CEO & Global Migration Leader, and Belinda Man, Immigration Director, provide an overview of recent trends and changes, impacts on the workforce, industries experiencing critical shortages, and what their outlook is for immigration in Australia.

Read More »
man welcomes his happy wife after she exits arrival hall airport

Australia’s Steps to Open to the World

•
October 1, 2021

Australia have a staged plan for opening our international border and enabling love ones to reunite with family and friends.

Read More »
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Direct applications open for NSW Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)

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September 23, 2021

NSW Skilled and Business Migration have announced that direct applications for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) are now being accepted.

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Positive outcomes from Govt 2020-21 Migration Progam

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September 22, 2021

During the 2020-21 Migration Program, the Government delivered 160,052 places for couples seeking to reunite against the planning level of 160,000 places. This has increased from 140,366 places delivered in 2019-20, despite the challenges faced with COVID-19 and border restrictions.

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Subclass 186 Transitional Arrangement Reminder

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September 16, 2021

For 457/482 visa holders - have you applied for or held a subclass 457 visa before 18 April 2017, and are supported by your current employer to apply for the subclass 186 visa under the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream? If so, you may wish to lodge the application prior to the upcoming deadline of 18 March 2022.

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Citizenship flexibility for distinguished talent applicants

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September 16, 2021

Minister Hawke has announced changes that will streamline the pathway to citizenship for talented prospective Australians, with a special residency concession is being introduced

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Workforce Skills Pathways (WS) in Victoria: Hospitality and Early Childhood Teachers

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September 10, 2021

Skills gaps in particular industries within Victoria, are addressed by the Workforce Skills Pathway (WSP). With Hospitality and Early Childhood Teachers on the list of industries, we have further information.

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Travel Exemption Updates: Ordinarily Resident Overseas; Travel to India & PNG

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August 19, 2021

The automatic Overseas Travel Ban Exemption for Australian citizens and permanent residents, ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia, has been removed.

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Our values
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Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
pexels divinetechygirl 1181717 min scaled

Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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.
Read More
Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
Read More
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Our values
pexels divinetechygirl 1181717 min scaled

Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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.
Read More
Skills in Demand Visa

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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

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.
Read More
Core Skills Occupation List

Occupations Removed from Australia’s 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.
Read More
Core Skills Occupation List

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

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.
Read More
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Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

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