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Temporary Graduate Visa

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

The Australian Government has announced significant updates for the Temporary Graduate visa program, effective from 1 July 2024, as outlined in its Migration Strategy. These updates will affect various visa
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IECSEP

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot(IECSEP): New Pathways for UK Professionals to Australia

The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), a part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA), offers exciting opportunities for UK citizens to advance their careers in
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State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

The Department of Home Affairs has published the latest figures on State and Territory government nominations for skilled migration visas (Subclass 190 and Subclass 491) for March 2024.
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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

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Recruitment & Immigration

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July 1, 2020

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

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Global Talent Independent Program

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June 26, 2020

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.

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Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Subclass 186)

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June 26, 2020

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,

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Victoria offers one-off COVID-19 support payment

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June 25, 2020

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

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Regional Migration Scheme (RMS) visa (subclass 187)

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June 23, 2020

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.

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Student Visa (subclass 500)

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June 22, 2020

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

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Temporary Skill Shortage visa (Subclass 482)

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June 9, 2020

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.

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What to do if you are a NZ visa holder and have been made redundant during the COIVD-19 crisis

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May 25, 2020

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

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Seeking permission to travel

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May 21, 2020

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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Applying for COVID-19 early release of your super

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May 18, 2020

As a temporary visa holder who’s lost work due to the COVID-19 crisis, your only source of support may be to access your Australian superannuation early.

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Managing Social Distancing

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May 16, 2020

As the spread of coronavirus continues we're all trying to do our best to practice social distancing and when needed, self-isolate. So how do you manage feelings of loneliness and possible boredom

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Data matching boosts employer compliance on skilled visa workforce

Since 2009, the Government has invested in data-matching between Home Affairs and the ATO to monitor skilled visa employer compliance. In 2024–25, $1.9 million was allocated to support ongoing monitoring
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WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
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Data matching boosts employer compliance on skilled visa workforce

Since 2009, the Government has invested in data-matching between Home Affairs and the ATO to monitor skilled visa employer compliance. In 2024–25, $1.9 million was allocated to support ongoing monitoring
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WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
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Salary thresholds, Superannuation, and Immigration Fees to Rise from 1 July

As of 1 July 2025, key changes have taken effect, including higher skilled visa income thresholds, increased superannuation, and updated fees for visas, citizenship, and tribunals.
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Absolute Immigration welcomes new Office for Multicultural Affairs

Absolute Immigration Group welcomes the new Office for Multicultural Affairs as a crucial step towards supporting Australia’s multicultural communities.
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New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users must enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using either an authenticator app or email token, as required by the Department of Home Affairs.
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Reminder: TOEFL iBT Not Accepted for AU Visas (Since July 26, 2023)

The Australian government’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) suspended accepting TOEFL iBT scores for visa applications since July 26, 2023. This applies until further notice.
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Post-Study Work Rights

End of Extended Post-Study Work Rights for International Graduates

The two-year extension of post-study work rights for selected graduates will be phased out in mid-2024, announces the Department of Education.
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Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot

New Visa Opportunities for UK Citizens: The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) 

A new Australian visa program, IECSEP, offers temporary work opportunities for UK citizens under the A-UKFTA. Two streams exist: one for early careers and another for established innovators.
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Load More

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

Read More »

Recruitment & Immigration

•
July 1, 2020

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

Read More »

Global Talent Independent Program

•
June 26, 2020

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.

Read More »

Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Subclass 186)

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June 26, 2020

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,

Read More »

Victoria offers one-off COVID-19 support payment

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June 25, 2020

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

Read More »

Regional Migration Scheme (RMS) visa (subclass 187)

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June 23, 2020

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.

Read More »

Student Visa (subclass 500)

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June 22, 2020

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

Read More »

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (Subclass 482)

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June 9, 2020

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.

Read More »

What to do if you are a NZ visa holder and have been made redundant during the COIVD-19 crisis

•
May 25, 2020

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

Read More »

Seeking permission to travel

•
May 21, 2020

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

Read More »

Applying for COVID-19 early release of your super

•
May 18, 2020

As a temporary visa holder who’s lost work due to the COVID-19 crisis, your only source of support may be to access your Australian superannuation early.

Read More »

Managing Social Distancing

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May 16, 2020

As the spread of coronavirus continues we're all trying to do our best to practice social distancing and when needed, self-isolate. So how do you manage feelings of loneliness and possible boredom

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Data matching boosts employer compliance on skilled visa workforce

Since 2009, the Government has invested in data-matching between Home Affairs and the ATO to monitor skilled visa employer compliance. In 2024–25, $1.9 million was allocated to support ongoing monitoring
Read More

WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
Read More

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

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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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Assistance for Temporary Visa Holders from the Red Cross

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April 11, 2020

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

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Victoria’s subclass 132 and 188 visa nomination program paused

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April 8, 2020

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

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Securing my Partner Visa

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April 8, 2020

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.

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COVID-19 and temporary resident visa holders in Australia

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April 5, 2020

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

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Coronavirus Australian Visa Update

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March 31, 2020

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

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Temporary Visa Support

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March 31, 2020

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

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G20 Response to COVID-19

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March 27, 2020

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

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Citizenship Application

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March 25, 2020

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

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Temporary visa holders given welfare support

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March 24, 2020

There are 2.3 million temporary visa holders residing in Australia, and during the current coronavirus crisis many are unable to work

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Business obligations for managing overseas workers during COVID-19

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March 19, 2020

Many industries have been significantly impacted by the Coronavirus, with many businesses closing for a period of time to reduce costs and

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Our values

Data matching boosts employer compliance on skilled visa workforce

Since 2009, the Government has invested in data-matching between Home Affairs and the ATO to monitor skilled visa employer compliance. In 2024–25, $1.9 million was allocated to support ongoing monitoring
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Data matching boosts employer compliance on skilled visa workforce

Since 2009, the Government has invested in data-matching between Home Affairs and the ATO to monitor skilled visa employer compliance. In 2024–25, $1.9 million was allocated to support ongoing monitoring
Read More

WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values

Data matching boosts employer compliance on skilled visa workforce

Since 2009, the Government has invested in data-matching between Home Affairs and the ATO to monitor skilled visa employer compliance. In 2024–25, $1.9 million was allocated to support ongoing monitoring
Read More

WA construction workforce boosted with $37.5M investment

The Cook Government is investing $37.5 million to expand WA’s construction workforce through new apprenticeship subsidies and extended incentives to attract skilled workers from interstate and overseas.
Read More

Salary thresholds, Superannuation, and Immigration Fees to Rise from 1 July

As of 1 July 2025, key changes have taken effect, including higher skilled visa income thresholds, increased superannuation, and updated fees for visas, citizenship, and tribunals.
Read More

Absolute Immigration welcomes new Office for Multicultural Affairs

Absolute Immigration Group welcomes the new Office for Multicultural Affairs as a crucial step towards supporting Australia’s multicultural communities.
Read More

New Multi-Factor Authentication Requirements for ImmiAccount

From 18 June 2025, all ImmiAccount users must enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using either an authenticator app or email token, as required by the Department of Home Affairs.
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