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When it comes to immigration, we are thought leaders and we love to share our expertise and knowledge. Check out our articles, opinion pieces, and recorded webinars. Keep informed with immigration changes as they happen.

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Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.
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Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.
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Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments
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ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs

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August 18, 2022

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.

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Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program Now Open

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August 12, 2022

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

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Vaccine status no longer required for international arrivals

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July 5, 2022

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.

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Increase to Visa Application Charges (from 1 July 2022)

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July 1, 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.

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Workforce Australia Commences 4 July 2022

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June 23, 2022

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

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Tips to avoid further visa processing delays

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June 15, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.

Read More »

Andrew Giles – our new Minister for Immigration

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June 9, 2022

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.

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Changes to Skills Assessment for visa 485

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June 8, 2022

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.

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Utilising the new Labour Agreement for the Hospitality sector

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May 24, 2022

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.

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Absolute Immigration celebrates with AHA (Vic) – recognising the State’s best hospitality venues in 2022

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May 20, 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.

Read More »

Introducing Workforce Australia Online from 1 Jul 2022

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May 17, 2022

Workforce Australia is a new digital employment service, due to be introduced on 1 July 2022.

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Superannuation Changes and Employer Sponsored Visas

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May 16, 2022

Recently the Government announced that the Australian Superannuation Guarantee will increase from 10% to 10.5% on 1 July 2022

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Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
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Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants

Subclass 485 visa application charge doubles from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants, following new regulations.
Read More
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
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Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
Read More
Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants

Subclass 485 visa application charge doubles from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants, following new regulations.
Read More
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More

Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

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
Read More

Northern Territory prioritises top talent for National Innovation Visa nominations

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
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Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

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.
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Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
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482 visa

482 visa work experience change delayed and key immigration updates

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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Bridging Visa

Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.
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Australian Immi App

Enhancing Visa Processing with the New Australian Immi App

The Department has introduced the Australian Immi App, a mobile app allowing visa applicants to provide facial biometrics, enhancing efficiency and security in the visa process.
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ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs

•
August 18, 2022

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.

Read More »

Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program Now Open

•
August 12, 2022

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

Read More »

Vaccine status no longer required for international arrivals

•
July 5, 2022

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.

Read More »

Increase to Visa Application Charges (from 1 July 2022)

•
July 1, 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.

Read More »

Workforce Australia Commences 4 July 2022

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June 23, 2022

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

Read More »

Tips to avoid further visa processing delays

•
June 15, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.

Read More »

Andrew Giles – our new Minister for Immigration

•
June 9, 2022

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.

Read More »

Changes to Skills Assessment for visa 485

•
June 8, 2022

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.

Read More »

Utilising the new Labour Agreement for the Hospitality sector

•
May 24, 2022

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.

Read More »

Absolute Immigration celebrates with AHA (Vic) – recognising the State’s best hospitality venues in 2022

•
May 20, 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.

Read More »

Introducing Workforce Australia Online from 1 Jul 2022

•
May 17, 2022

Workforce Australia is a new digital employment service, due to be introduced on 1 July 2022.

Read More »

Superannuation Changes and Employer Sponsored Visas

•
May 16, 2022

Recently the Government announced that the Australian Superannuation Guarantee will increase from 10% to 10.5% on 1 July 2022

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

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Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
Read More
Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants

Subclass 485 visa application charge doubles from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants, following new regulations.
Read More
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More

Workforce Australia Commences 4 July 2022

•
June 23, 2022

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

Read More »

Tips to avoid further visa processing delays

•
June 15, 2022

The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.

Read More »

Andrew Giles – our new Minister for Immigration

•
June 9, 2022

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.

Read More »

Changes to Skills Assessment for visa 485

•
June 8, 2022

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.

Read More »

Utilising the new Labour Agreement for the Hospitality sector

•
May 24, 2022

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.

Read More »

Absolute Immigration celebrates with AHA (Vic) – recognising the State’s best hospitality venues in 2022

•
May 20, 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.

Read More »

Introducing Workforce Australia Online from 1 Jul 2022

•
May 17, 2022

Workforce Australia is a new digital employment service, due to be introduced on 1 July 2022.

Read More »

Superannuation Changes and Employer Sponsored Visas

•
May 16, 2022

Recently the Government announced that the Australian Superannuation Guarantee will increase from 10% to 10.5% on 1 July 2022

Read More »

Australia scraps COVID-19 test requirement for international arrivals

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April 27, 2022

Incoming travellers to Australia from overseas are no longer required to have a COVID-19 test before travelling, reducing the stress and extra costs for tourists and foreign workers to enter Australia.

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Removal of age restrictions for 457 visa holders to PR

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April 12, 2022

Our immigration expert Majlinda Lulo, Chief Migration Strategist, and our Immigration Director, Belinda Man, gave viewers an overview of the recent announcement for 457 visa holders who are aged over 45 years. The age restriction has been removed which opens doors to PR for many 457 visa holders.

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Removal of age restrictions for 457 visa holders, applying for PR

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April 5, 2022

The Minister of Immigration has announced that anyone who held, or had applied for, a 457 visa before or after 18 April 2017 and had been in Australia in the specified period, can now apply for a permanent visa subclass 186TRT, regardless of their age.

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Update of recent ENS changes to TSS visa holders

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April 1, 2022

Majlinda Lulo, Chief Migration Strategist, gave viewers an overview of the recent announcement to ENS changes for TSS visa holders.

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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
Read More
Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants

Subclass 485 visa application charge doubles from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants, following new regulations.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
Read More
Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants

Subclass 485 visa application charge doubles from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants, following new regulations.
Read More
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
Read More
Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants

Subclass 485 visa application charge doubles from 1 March 2026

From 1 March 2026, the Visa Application Charge for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) has increased by 100 per cent for most applicants, following new regulations.
Read More
Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds increase from July 2026

Employer-sponsored skilled visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026 following annual indexation based on ABS wage data. Employers may lodge nomination applications by 30 June 2026 to be
Read More

Beware of visa scams. Here is how to stay safe

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
Read More

Northern Territory prioritises top talent for National Innovation Visa nominations

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
Read More

Employer sponsorship in South Australia shaped by 2026 occupation shortages

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.
Read More
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Urgent update: Training visa (subclass 407) lodgement rules change

The Australian Government has introduced new rules from 11 March 2026 requiring subclass 407 Training visa applicants to wait until the employer’s sponsorship and training visa nomination have been approved
Read More
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