Immigration experts in Australia and NZ

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Permanent resident
Permanent residents of Australia are encouraged to verify their visa status before travelling overseas to avoid being stranded.
462 visa
Key changes to the Subclass 462 visa have been announced, including the new pre-application process, a $25 registration charge, and a ballot system.
Statutory declarations
Commonwealth statutory declarations can now be made digitally through the myGov platform.

How to identify a scam

Differentiating between scams and genuine contact from the Department of Home Affairs or any other Government body can be difficult

On 23 July 2020 Treasury released modelling that was based on Australia’s international borders reopening from January next year, but how likely is this to actually happen?

JobKeeper Payments

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
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Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility
Australia introduces a public register of approved work sponsors, increasing transparency and changing how businesses and applicants engage with employer sponsorship.
Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
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Partnership Expansion: ASEAN-Australia Visa Changes in 2024 Partnership
The Melbourne Declaration strengthens the ASEAN-Australia partnership, extending business visitor visas to 5 years, fostering trade, and boosting regional relationships.
Workplace Justice Visa Regulations 2024
The Workplace Justice Visa enables temporary migrants to stay and work in Australia while addressing workplace exploitation. Learn the key aspects and benefits.
Protection for Migrant Workers: New Anti-Exploitation Laws
New laws effective from 1 July 2024 protect migrant workers from exploitation by employers. These laws ensure fair treatment and compliance.

How to identify a scam

Differentiating between scams and genuine contact from the Department of Home Affairs or any other Government body can be difficult

On 23 July 2020 Treasury released modelling that was based on Australia’s international borders reopening from January next year, but how likely is this to actually happen?

JobKeeper Payments

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

Ehenducienis am, quis dolorerovid quia que lam, ut opta sita non nonem velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiorequis velesed que sin consedi pidebis volo inulpar chilliquos autatiore, simagnita nonsequia.

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.

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

COVID-19 Webinar Series

Our most senior Migration Agents are coming together (from the safety of their own homes) for in-depth discussions weekly.

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

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.

Featured migration story headline to go here

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Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
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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Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
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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Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility
Australia introduces a public register of approved work sponsors, increasing transparency and changing how businesses and applicants engage with employer sponsorship.
Germany now requires men aged 17–45 to seek approval before extended overseas travel. While Australian visa eligibility is unchanged, this may impact travel timing for key visa applicants.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics invites employer feedback through the OSCA 2027 consultation to help shape occupation definitions for migration and workforce planning.
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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The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.

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