We have further details and links for some regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings

Positive announcements were made at the skilled migration session at the Jobs and Skills Summit.

Victoria’s 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program is now open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Under the 2022-23 Migration Program settings, some large allocation increases have been made available to States and Territories.

The ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs are now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the territories of ACT and Northern Territory, Australia.

The Victoria Skilled Migration Program is now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the state of Victoria, Australia.

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.

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.

From Monday 4 July 2022, Workforce Australia will be the new employment service, taking over from jobactive.

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 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.

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.