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NSW 491 Program
NSW unveils the Skilled Work Regional 491 program, Pathway 1, for skilled workers with a regional NSW work history.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa will stop accepting applications after 1st February 2024.

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

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

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

Recruitment & Immigration

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

Launched in November 2019, the Global Talent Independent program (GTI) offers a streamlined, priority visa pathway for highly skilled and talented individuals to work and live permanently in Australia.

The 186 visa allows the visa holder to live and work in Australia permanently given that they are nominated by their employer. The 186 can be divided into three streams: Direct Entry,

The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services is providing a one-off $1,500 payment designed to financially support Victorian workers who, as of 20 June, have been instructed by the

The Regional Migration Scheme (RMS) visa allows the holder to be sponsored by their employer in regional Australia to work and live permanently in Australia. The 187 visa consists of two streams: Direct Entry stream and Temporary Residence Transition stream.

Student Visa (subclass 500)

A Student Visa allows the holder to study in Australia for up to five years (depending on the length of their course of study). Upon approval of this visa, the holder can travel in and out of

The Temporary Skills Shortage 482 visa allows the visa holder to live and work for their sponsor for two to four years to fill a position that the sponsor cannot find a suitably qualified Australian to fill.

COVID-19 has affected every part of our lives, and unfortunately as businesses have struggled to stay operational many people have been made redundant.

Seeking permission to travel

Due to COVID-19, international visitors are encouraged to return home where possible to do so. Temporary visa holders should be aware that if they wish to return to Australia while

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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Skills in Demand Visa
From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
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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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Skills in Demand Visa
From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
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.
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.
Core Skills Occupation List
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
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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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
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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)
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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)
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The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

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

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

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

Recruitment & Immigration

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

Launched in November 2019, the Global Talent Independent program (GTI) offers a streamlined, priority visa pathway for highly skilled and talented individuals to work and live permanently in Australia.

The 186 visa allows the visa holder to live and work in Australia permanently given that they are nominated by their employer. The 186 can be divided into three streams: Direct Entry,

The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services is providing a one-off $1,500 payment designed to financially support Victorian workers who, as of 20 June, have been instructed by the

The Regional Migration Scheme (RMS) visa allows the holder to be sponsored by their employer in regional Australia to work and live permanently in Australia. The 187 visa consists of two streams: Direct Entry stream and Temporary Residence Transition stream.

Student Visa (subclass 500)

A Student Visa allows the holder to study in Australia for up to five years (depending on the length of their course of study). Upon approval of this visa, the holder can travel in and out of

The Temporary Skills Shortage 482 visa allows the visa holder to live and work for their sponsor for two to four years to fill a position that the sponsor cannot find a suitably qualified Australian to fill.

COVID-19 has affected every part of our lives, and unfortunately as businesses have struggled to stay operational many people have been made redundant.

Seeking permission to travel

Due to COVID-19, international visitors are encouraged to return home where possible to do so. Temporary visa holders should be aware that if they wish to return to Australia while

Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Skills in Demand Visa
From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
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.

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.

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.

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

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

The Red Cross has announced on its website that it will be receiving funding from the Australian Government for the next six months to deliver

From 12pm AEST Thursday 9 April 2020, Victoria’s subclass 132 and 188 visa nomination program will be paused for the remainder of 2019-20

Securing my Partner Visa

I’m from the UK and my husband is Australian and we wanted to build a life together in Australia. Getting a Partner Visa is not a straightforward or easy process, and at times it can be quite emotional. Without the team at Absolute Immigration supporting us throughout the process I’m not sure we could have done it.

There are currently 2.17million people in Australia on a temporary visa, some filling critical skills shortages in Australia including medical professionals, aged care

Updated: 31 March 2020 *Information supplied by the Australian Government, Department of Home Affairs as at 31 March 2020

Temporary Visa Support

We've made a number of recommendations to the government in relation to visa holders during the uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis.

G20 Response to COVID-19

Last night our Prime Minister Scott Morrison joined the G20 leaders in COVID-19 summit to discuss the global response to this pandemic.

Citizenship Application

Eligibility criteria for Australian Citizenship Each applicant for citizenship must meet the following criteria

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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Skills in Demand Visa
From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Skills in Demand Visa
From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
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.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Skills in Demand Visa
From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
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.
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.
Core Skills Occupation List
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
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.
Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa
The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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