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Updates to Labour Market Testing for TSS 482 and SESR 494 visas

2023-12-11

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)

Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

2023-11-03

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.

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

VEVO Letter

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March 18, 2020

The Department’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online system (VEVO) allows employers and visa holders to check visa conditions.

COVID-19 Update

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March 11, 2020

As reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020, there are currently 117,000 confirmed cases globally with 4,200 deaths.

Are travel bans working to control the Coronavirus outside China and how concerned should you be?

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March 2, 2020

As the numbers of known coronavirus cases around the world continue to sharply increase, countries are enforcing travel restrictions, sealing off towns to prevent local transmission, and in

The Coronavirus continues to impact travel and visa applicants

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February 26, 2020

On Monday the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the coronavirus has the potential to become a pandemic and countries should be prepared to deal with that possibility.

Novel Coronavirus travel restriction update

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February 21, 2020

Australia will deny entry to anyone who has left or transited mainland China within the previous 14 days, with the exception of:

Top Tips for Lodging a Partner Visa

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July 1, 2019

With over 50 years of experience in the immigration industry, here are my top tips for someone considering lodging an Australian partner visa

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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

2024-12-19

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

2024-12-09

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

2024-12-06

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

2024-12-19

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

2024-12-09

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

2024-12-06

Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

2024-12-04

The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

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.

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Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

2024-12-19

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

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Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

2023-08-31

The Government will close the Pandemic Event visa on 1 February 2024. However, from September 2, 2023, only current holders will be able to apply.

State & Territory nominated visa allocations are announced

2023-08-30

The allocations for the 2023-24 State and Territories nominated visa programs have been released.

UK citizens now exempt from LMT for TSS program

2023-08-02

UK citizens or permanent residents are now exempt from Labour Market Testing for Temporary Skills Shortages applications.

Business obligations for managing overseas workers during COVID-19

•

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

VEVO Letter

•

March 18, 2020

The Department’s Visa Entitlement Verification Online system (VEVO) allows employers and visa holders to check visa conditions.

COVID-19 Update

•

March 11, 2020

As reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020, there are currently 117,000 confirmed cases globally with 4,200 deaths.

Are travel bans working to control the Coronavirus outside China and how concerned should you be?

•

March 2, 2020

As the numbers of known coronavirus cases around the world continue to sharply increase, countries are enforcing travel restrictions, sealing off towns to prevent local transmission, and in

The Coronavirus continues to impact travel and visa applicants

•

February 26, 2020

On Monday the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the coronavirus has the potential to become a pandemic and countries should be prepared to deal with that possibility.

Novel Coronavirus travel restriction update

•

February 21, 2020

Australia will deny entry to anyone who has left or transited mainland China within the previous 14 days, with the exception of:

Top Tips for Lodging a Partner Visa

•

July 1, 2019

With over 50 years of experience in the immigration industry, here are my top tips for someone considering lodging an Australian partner visa

Featured migration story headline to go here

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

2024-12-19

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

2024-12-09

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

2024-12-06

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

2024-12-19

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

2024-12-09

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.

Featured migration story headline to go here

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

2024-12-19

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

2024-12-09

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

2024-12-06

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

2024-12-19

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

2024-12-09

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

2024-12-06

Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

2024-12-04

The Australian Government has updated its Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), removing several occupations. This impacts sponsorship pathways and skilled migration options.

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

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

2024-12-19

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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