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Closure of the Pandemic Event Visa

2024-01-29

The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

Forging ties with the Pacific Engagement Visa

2024-01-23

The Australian government has introduced the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) for Pacific Island and Timor-Leste nationals to strengthen regional ties.

WA’s New Construction Visa Subsidy Program for Companies

2024-01-16

The State Government of Western Australia has implemented the Construction Visa Subsidy Program to assist construction companies in hiring skilled migrants.

JobKeeper Payments

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July 23, 2020

JobKeeper Extended until March 2021 – but still not available to temporary visa holders With Melbourne returning to lockdown and feared spikes in COVID-19 in Sydney and elsewhere, many have let out a sigh

Special visa arrangement for Hong Kong

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July 21, 2020

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Alan Tudge, Minister for Immigration have issued a join statement announcing the planned visa arrangements for

Supporting International Students

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July 21, 2020

The Australian Government has now taken certain steps to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as Australia emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic

NSW Government will fund $4million to support temporary visa holders

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July 14, 2020

The NSW Government will fund $4 million to support temporary visa holders and specialist migrant and settlement services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NSW, QLD & NT impose mandatory quarantine fee

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July 12, 2020

Anyone arriving in Australia from overseas must enter into 14 day quarantine in a designated accommodation facility. No matter which city you arrive in, all international travelers must quarantine.

What are the key differences between permanent & temporary visas?

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July 10, 2020

In this turbulent period where non-citizens and non-permanent residents are excluded from entering Australia’s borders, the differences between the

Maintaining sponsor obligations during COVID-19

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July 8, 2020

With a second lockdown in the Metropolitan Melbourne area coming into force many businesses are once again having to reduce operations and as a result needing to stand down staff or reduce their hours.

Short term changes to NZ temporary work visas

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July 7, 2020

The New Zealand Government has announced some short term changes to visa settings for temporary work visa holders in New Zealand. These changes are a direct result of the impact COVID-19

2020-21 Migration Update – what can you expect?

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July 6, 2020

The Australian budget has been deferred until 4 October 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and this will have implications for all government departments

Temporary Partner visa (subclass 820)

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July 2, 2020

The subclass 820 visa is a temporary visa that allows the applicant to live in Australia with their partner or spouse who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent

COVID-19 Webinars

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July 1, 2020

Thank you for joining our immigration experts for our COVID-19 Immigration Impact webinars. We hope you found it interesting and

Recruitment & Immigration

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July 1, 2020

https://vimeo.com/449524054 Recruitment & Immigration with Arno

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

2024-12-03

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.

482 visa work experience change delayed and key immigration updates

2024-11-26

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.

Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

2024-11-21

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

2024-12-03

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.

482 visa work experience change delayed and key immigration updates

2024-11-26

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.

Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

2024-11-21

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

Enhancing Visa Processing with the New Australian Immi App

2024-11-19

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.

Australia Travel Declaration (ATD): What you need to know before your trip

2024-11-18

The Australian government has introduced the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), a digital alternative to the incoming passenger card.

Jobs and Skills Australia releases 2024 Occupation Shortage List

2024-11-16

Jobs and Skills Australia has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), providing insight into national and regional shortages across various industries.

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

2024-12-03

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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Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

2023-11-03

From 25 November 2023, the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

2023-10-27

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

2023-10-27

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring

JobKeeper Payments

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July 23, 2020

Special visa arrangement for Hong Kong

•

July 21, 2020

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Alan Tudge, Minister for Immigration have issued a join statement announcing the planned visa arrangements for

Supporting International Students

•

July 21, 2020

The Australian Government has now taken certain steps to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as Australia emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic

NSW Government will fund $4million to support temporary visa holders

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July 14, 2020

The NSW Government will fund $4 million to support temporary visa holders and specialist migrant and settlement services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NSW, QLD & NT impose mandatory quarantine fee

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July 12, 2020

Anyone arriving in Australia from overseas must enter into 14 day quarantine in a designated accommodation facility. No matter which city you arrive in, all international travelers must quarantine.

What are the key differences between permanent & temporary visas?

•

July 10, 2020

In this turbulent period where non-citizens and non-permanent residents are excluded from entering Australia’s borders, the differences between the

Maintaining sponsor obligations during COVID-19

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July 8, 2020

Short term changes to NZ temporary work visas

•

July 7, 2020

The New Zealand Government has announced some short term changes to visa settings for temporary work visa holders in New Zealand. These changes are a direct result of the impact COVID-19

2020-21 Migration Update – what can you expect?

•

July 6, 2020

The Australian budget has been deferred until 4 October 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and this will have implications for all government departments

Temporary Partner visa (subclass 820)

•

July 2, 2020

The subclass 820 visa is a temporary visa that allows the applicant to live in Australia with their partner or spouse who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent

COVID-19 Webinars

•

July 1, 2020

Thank you for joining our immigration experts for our COVID-19 Immigration Impact webinars. We hope you found it interesting and

Recruitment & Immigration

•

July 1, 2020

https://vimeo.com/449524054 Recruitment & Immigration with Arno

Featured migration story headline to go here

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

2024-12-03

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.

482 visa work experience change delayed and key immigration updates

2024-11-26

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.

Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

2024-11-21

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

Skills Assessment Update

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May 15, 2020

VETASSESS have changed some of their processes to help clients affected by COVID-19 restrictions and give applicants more options and flexibility.

State Government Support for Temporary Visa Holders

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May 12, 2020

With the Federal Government providing no financial support to international students or any other type of temporary visa holders, some State Governments have stepped in to give these people support in the wake of COIVD-19.

New Zealand to move to Alert Level 2

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May 11, 2020

Jacinda Ardern has announced New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2 from 11:59pm Wednesday May 13 2020. The Prime Minister was clear that the country would be moving to Alert Level 2 in stages.

COVID-19 Rent Relief – Victoria

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May 5, 2020

Did you know that the coronavirus rent relief grant is available to any renters in Victoria experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19?

The Immigration (COVID-19 response) Amendment Bill

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May 5, 2020

The Bill, which aims to temporarily amend immigration legislation to support the quick and efficient management of visa changes during COVID-19, was introduced to New Zealand Parliament yesterday (5 May 2020).

Immigration New Zealand adapts to operating under Alert Level 3

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April 30, 2020

Border updates Immigration New Zealand has now received over 5,000 expressions of interest from people who believe they meet exceptions to the border

Victorian Government announces support for international students

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April 29, 2020

Today the Victoria Government announced they will provide payment of up to $1,100 for international students who have lost their

Support for temporary visa holders coming from state government

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April 29, 2020

As the federal government continues to provide no support to temporary visa holders, some states are taking matters into their own hands.

Remaining Lawful in Australia: Bridging Visas

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April 28, 2020

If your current visa is expiring or has expired and you are waiting for a new substantive visa to be granted (this includes the new 408 COVID-19 Visa), then there are a range of bridging visas you may be eligible for to ensure you remain lawful in Australia.

Supporting temporary visa holders through COVID-19

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April 28, 2020

On Wednesday 8 April 2020, the $130 billion JobKeeper package passed in Parliament giving 6 million Australian workers some sense of relief in the uncertain times of COIVD-19. But for workers on temporary visas there was no such assistance.

Visa 408 COVID-19 sub-stream announced

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April 22, 2020

Breaking news: COVID-19 sub-stream of 408 visa announced for certain former and current holders of temporary visas to lawfully remain in Australia and who

COVID-19 Visa Benefits

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April 22, 2020

Unsure about what you're entitled to as a visa holder living in Australia during COVID-19? We know it can be confusing so we've put together a table that makes it a bit easier for

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

2024-12-03

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.

482 visa work experience change delayed and key immigration updates

2024-11-26

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

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

2024-12-03

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.

482 visa work experience change delayed and key immigration updates

2024-11-26

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.

Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

2024-11-21

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

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

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

2024-12-03

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.

482 visa work experience change delayed and key immigration updates

2024-11-26

The TSS visa work experience change to one year is delayed, pending legislative updates and alignment with the new SID visa expected this year.

Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

2024-11-21

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

Enhancing Visa Processing with the New Australian Immi App

2024-11-19

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.

Australia Travel Declaration (ATD): What you need to know before your trip

2024-11-18

The Australian government has introduced the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), a digital alternative to the incoming passenger card.

Jobs and Skills Australia releases 2024 Occupation Shortage List

2024-11-16

Jobs and Skills Australia has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), providing insight into national and regional shortages across various industries.

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

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

2024-12-03

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.

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

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