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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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Meet our new team members!

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September 8, 2021

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

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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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Quicker Processing Times for some Visa Applications

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August 19, 2021

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

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Prospective Marriage Visas Subclass 300 – Travel exemptions

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August 19, 2021

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

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Automatic ‘Overseas Travel Ban Exemption’ Removed for non-residents

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August 12, 2021

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

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Hong Kong skilled visa applications for Australia being fast-tracked

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August 3, 2021

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

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Protecting Foreign Workers from Exploitation

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July 29, 2021

The Government is moving to protect foreign workers from exploitation by employers. The plans include listing certain employers as ‘prohibited employers, barring them from employing and/or sponsoring foreign workers. Criminal

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Changing Employers on a Temporary Activity Visa

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July 29, 2021

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

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Business Innovation & Investment Program (BIIP) is streamlined

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July 20, 2021

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

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Split families – When will it end?

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July 15, 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.

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The Impact of the Federal Budget 2021/22 on Australia’s Immigration Situation

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July 9, 2021

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).

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NZ Immigration refunding lapsed visa applications

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July 9, 2021

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.

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Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

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
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How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
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Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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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Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

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
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How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
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Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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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Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

Western Australia is facing widespread skills shortages across health, engineering, trades, education and hospitality. With one-third of occupations in shortage, employer sponsorship and long-term workforce planning are essential for Western
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Bridging Visa B processing times

Bridging Visa B (BVB) applications are currently taking approximately four to five weeks to process without follow-up. Onshore travellers intending to travel overseas should apply well in advance, as urgent
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New South Wales’ skills shortages: what it means for employers

New South Wale is facing skills shortages across engineering, finance, aviation and creative industries. The data shows deep structural gaps, making skilled migration and long term workforce planning essential for
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Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

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
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Prepare for major changes to the 482 visa and take action now!

The 482 visa will be replaced by the Skills in Demand visa. Key changes include reduced work experience and more flexible employment options.
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 ANZSCO is to be replaced by OSCA

The ANZSCO is to be replaced by comparable but separate systems for both Australia and New Zealand.
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Family Violence

Family Violence Provisions in Skilled Visa Applications

The recent Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions for Skilled Visa Applications) Regulations 2024 expands family violence protections to include secondary applicants on specific skilled visa subclasses.
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Meet our new team members!

•
September 8, 2021

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

Read More »

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

•
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.

Read More »

Quicker Processing Times for some Visa Applications

•
August 19, 2021

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

Read More »

Prospective Marriage Visas Subclass 300 – Travel exemptions

•
August 19, 2021

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

Read More »

Automatic ‘Overseas Travel Ban Exemption’ Removed for non-residents

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August 12, 2021

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

Read More »

Hong Kong skilled visa applications for Australia being fast-tracked

•
August 3, 2021

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

Read More »

Protecting Foreign Workers from Exploitation

•
July 29, 2021

The Government is moving to protect foreign workers from exploitation by employers. The plans include listing certain employers as ‘prohibited employers, barring them from employing and/or sponsoring foreign workers. Criminal

Read More »

Changing Employers on a Temporary Activity Visa

•
July 29, 2021

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

Read More »

Business Innovation & Investment Program (BIIP) is streamlined

•
July 20, 2021

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

Read More »

Split families – When will it end?

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July 15, 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.

Read More »

The Impact of the Federal Budget 2021/22 on Australia’s Immigration Situation

•
July 9, 2021

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).

Read More »

NZ Immigration refunding lapsed visa applications

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July 9, 2021

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.

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

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
Read More

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

NZ Immigration refunding lapsed visa applications

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July 9, 2021

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.

Read More »

Increase to Visa Application Charges (from 1 July 2021)

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July 8, 2021

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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Update 8 Jul 2021: BUPA Examination Fee Increase, Partnership Sponsorships & Travel Exemptions for Escorting Minors

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July 8, 2021

Over recent weeks there have been a number of Government announcements affecting immigration. Here’s a quick summary:

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Chefs among the 22 Occupations added to PMSOL, supporting Covid recovery

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June 22, 2021

The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has announced the inclusion of 22 additional skilled occupations

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Superannuation Changes and Employer Sponsored Visas

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June 2, 2021

Recently the Government announced that the Australian Superannuation Guarantee will increase from 9.5% to 10% on 1 July 2021

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The Impact of the Federal Budget 2021/22 on Australia’s Immigration Situation

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May 12, 2021

International borders will remain closed until at least mid-2022 therefore the impact of the recent budget announcement is relatively small for migrants wishing to live, work or study in Australia.

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Permanent or provisional family visa holders outside Australia may still be able to enter to the country

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May 11, 2021

Permanent or provisional family visa holders who want to travel to Australia but their Initial Entry Date (first entry date) has passed (or will pass within the next 3 months), may still be able to enter Australia by completing a Travel Facilitation Letter.

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More support for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector

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May 11, 2021

The Australian Government has made major changes to student visa conditions, providing more flexibility to support Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector.

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New travel exception for split families

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April 21, 2021

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).

Read More »

Trans-Tasman travel bubble: everything you need to know

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April 21, 2021

On 18 April 2021, the corridor between Australia and New Zealand officially opened. The long-awaited two-way travel bubble came into effect after many

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Possible changes to Australia’s Skilled Migration Program

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March 26, 2021

With over 500,000 temporary visa holders leaving Australia as a result of COVID-19 and border closures, it’s no surprise that a number of industries are suffering from skill shortages.

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Coronavirus vaccine program rolls out in Australia and New Zealand

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March 17, 2021

Vaccine passports, the future of international travels? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, scientists from around the world have collaborated, innovated, and worked together to develop vaccines

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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

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
Read More

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

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
Read More

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

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
Read More

How skills shortages data is shaping Victoria’s workforce needs

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
Read More

Tasmania skills shortages: what it means for employers

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
Read More

Sponsoring migrant workers in Western Australia: what the skills shortages data is telling employers

Western Australia is facing widespread skills shortages across health, engineering, trades, education and hospitality. With one-third of occupations in shortage, employer sponsorship and long-term workforce planning are essential for Western
Read More

Bridging Visa B processing times

Bridging Visa B (BVB) applications are currently taking approximately four to five weeks to process without follow-up. Onshore travellers intending to travel overseas should apply well in advance, as urgent
Read More

New South Wales’ skills shortages: what it means for employers

New South Wale is facing skills shortages across engineering, finance, aviation and creative industries. The data shows deep structural gaps, making skilled migration and long term workforce planning essential for
Read More
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Our values

Understanding Queensland’s skills shortages and employer sponsorship options

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
Read More
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