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462 visa

Changes to Subclass 462 visa and new application process explained

Key changes to the Subclass 462 visa have been announced, including the new pre-application process, a $25 registration charge, and a ballot system.
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Statutory declarations

New digital option for Statutory Declarations

Commonwealth statutory declarations can now be made digitally through the myGov platform.
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GTE

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements simplified for 482 visa

Effective 02 August 2024, Subclass 482 visa’s Short-Term Stream has simplified some Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criteria requirements.
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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

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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

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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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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
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Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More

Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
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Federal Budget 2026–27: What the migration changes mean

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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New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

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.
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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
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Workplace Justice Visa Regulations 2024

Workplace Justice Visa

The Workplace Justice Visa enables temporary migrants to stay and work in Australia while addressing workplace exploitation. Learn the key aspects and benefits.
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Protection for Migrant Workers: New Anti-Exploitation Laws

Protection for Migrant Workers: New Laws to Combat Exploitation

New laws effective from 1 July 2024 protect migrant workers from exploitation by employers. These laws ensure fair treatment and compliance.
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New migration deal to address Western Australia skill shortages

New migration deal to address Western Australia skill shortages

The Western Australian Government has signed a deal for 10,000 skilled migration places for 2024-25. The deal will create more opportunities for business sponsors, addressing labour shortages and boosting the
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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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

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)

•
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

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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

Read More »

Featured migration story headline to go here

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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More

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.

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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.

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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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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More
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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More

Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation and Industry Profiles

Jobs and Skills Australia released updated Occupation and Industry Profiles, providing employers with labour market data that may support AMSR assessments and sponsorship planning.
Read More

Early childhood teacher requirements: key changes explained

Early childhood education settings in 2026 now require alignment with updated qualification recognition and new National Quality Framework obligations, affecting recruitment and workforce compliance.
Read More

Federal Budget 2026–27: What the migration changes mean

Australia’s 2026–27 Federal Budget includes major migration and workforce measures affecting employers, skilled migrants, sponsorship planning, skills assessments and migration compliance.
Read More
New public register to reshape employer sponsorship visibility

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.
Read More
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JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

JSA releases new Skills in Demand and labour market reports

Jobs and Skills Australia has released new reports highlighting early outcomes from the Skills in Demand visa program and key labour market trends affecting employers, migrants and workforce planning across
Read More
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