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New migration deal to address Western Australia skill shortages
The Western Australian Government has signed a deal for 10,000 skilled migration places for 2024-25. The deal will create more opportunities for business sponsors, addressing labour shortages and boosting the
Immigration Immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024: key updates and implications
Explore the significant immigration changes effective from 1 July 2024, including visa condition updates, new exemptions for UK citizens, and impacts on various visa programs.
Migration Amendment Updates Strengthening Employer Compliance
The Migration Amendment (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2024 enhance compliance by increasing penalties and updating provisions. Effective from 1 July 2024.

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

NZ Immigration Update

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director and Trinity Li, our NZ Immigration Strategist, hosted a webinar to provide an update on NZ’s immigration situation.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Today our organization came together to acknowledge R U Ok? Day.  With everyone in lockdown (Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland), it was more relevant than ever to talk about the significance of this annual date and understand how to reach out to those that might be struggling.

Jamie Lingham is Leading Remotely

With his very own Instagram hashtag - #leadingremotely – Jamie has been away for 4 months and driven 10,000km’s in that time….with no return date in sight. With so many adventures already under his belt that he’s sharing with his family, here are some wise words from our leader, working remotely in outback Australia

Remember, a conversation could change a life.

Meet our new team members!

Over the last four months, we have welcomed eight new team members. Meet them here!

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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The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Record of surge
Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Medicare new one
Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.
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new online
The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Record of surge
Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Medicare new one
Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.
10 things to do social
Planning on moving overseas? Here are 10 essential things to do before relocating to help you prepare for a smooth transition.
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The Australian Government has updated the specified work areas for Subclass 417 and 462 visa holders, expanding eligibility to more bushfire and severe weather recovery zones across multiple states.
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The Australian Government has set new visa caps for the 2024–25 financial year to manage strong demand for family migration. A total of 6,800 Contributory Parent visas, 1,700 Parent visas,
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new online
The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold
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.
Skilled Migration
The TSMIT will increase from $70,000 to $73,150 from 1 July 2024, impacting new nomination applications and compliance requirements for employers.
Upcoming changes to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)
From July 1, 2024, significant changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will come into effect, impacting Australian companies that sponsor overseas workers. Companies must update salary offers,

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

NZ Immigration Update

Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director and Trinity Li, our NZ Immigration Strategist, hosted a webinar to provide an update on NZ’s immigration situation.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Today our organization came together to acknowledge R U Ok? Day.  With everyone in lockdown (Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland), it was more relevant than ever to talk about the significance of this annual date and understand how to reach out to those that might be struggling.

Jamie Lingham is Leading Remotely

With his very own Instagram hashtag - #leadingremotely – Jamie has been away for 4 months and driven 10,000km’s in that time….with no return date in sight. With so many adventures already under his belt that he’s sharing with his family, here are some wise words from our leader, working remotely in outback Australia

Remember, a conversation could change a life.

Meet our new team members!

Over the last four months, we have welcomed eight new team members. Meet them here!

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

Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

new online
The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Record of surge
Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Medicare new one
Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.

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

It is has been noted that certain types of visa applications have seen a quicker turnaround than usual.

New South Wales has announced that it will not accept new 132 Business Talent visa applications from 5pm (Time Australia) on 16 April, 2021.

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

New South Wales has announced that it will not accept new 132 Business Talent visa applications from 5pm (Time Australia) on 16 April, 2021.

The Government is moving to protect foreign workers from exploitation by employers. The plans include listing certain employers as ‘prohibited employers, barring

The Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) permits temporary visas holders to remain lawfully in Australia, and continue working if they’re currently employed

New South Wales has announced that it will not accept new 132 Business Talent visa applications from 5pm (Time Australia) on 16 April, 2021.

When New Zealand’s borders closed on 19 March 2020, no one expected that a year later families would still be separated with no sign of a possible reunion in the near future.

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of 22 additional skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL).

Due to strict border controls, NZ Immigration cannot legally grant visas to people outside NZ who are unlikely to meet the entry requirements and therefore applications from most people cannot be granted.

The Department of Home Affairs has recently announced an increase in fees for a number of visa applications. Our table below summarises the increases which are now in effect:

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Featured migration story headline to go here

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new online
The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Record of surge
Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

new online
The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Record of surge
Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Medicare new one
Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

new online
The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
Record of surge
Australia is experiencing a surge in British Working Holiday visa holders, with a record-breaking 206,187 arrivals in December 2024, an increase of almost 40,000 from the previous year.
Medicare new one
Medicare access has been extended to individuals supported under the STPP and FMSSP, an important shift with implications for vulnerable migrants in Australia.
10 things to do social
Planning on moving overseas? Here are 10 essential things to do before relocating to help you prepare for a smooth transition.
Social images lisa 14
The Australian Government has updated the specified work areas for Subclass 417 and 462 visa holders, expanding eligibility to more bushfire and severe weather recovery zones across multiple states.
Social images lisa 3
The Australian Government has set new visa caps for the 2024–25 financial year to manage strong demand for family migration. A total of 6,800 Contributory Parent visas, 1,700 Parent visas,
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

new online
The Department of Home Affairs introduced new ImmiAccount functionality for paper-based parent visa applicants, enabling access to key online services to support application management
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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