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Family Violence
The recent Migration Amendment (Family Violence Provisions for Skilled Visa Applications) Regulations 2024 expands family violence protections to include secondary applicants on specific skilled visa subclasses.
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Changes to the 482 visa work experience requirements offer more flexibility, including part-time and casual work, with a reduced duration of one year.
Subclass 400 Visa
New policy changes restrict Subclass 400 Visa usage, including limits on return visits and additional scrutiny for certain applicants, to ensure Australians are prioritised in the job market.

Australia and Indonesia boost collaboration through Skills Exchange Pilot. Businesses can send employees for work placements, up to 12 months, in each other's countries, fostering skills development and cultural understanding.

Australia's migration program is changing for business and investor applicants. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) is closing to new applications on July 1, 2024. A new National Innovation Visa is launching in late 2024 for exceptional talent.

VETASSESS and NSDC India collaborate on a Workforce Mobility Plan to address labour shortages in Australia by enabling skilled Indian workers to fill key industry roles.

Following the Australian Government's 2024 Budget announcement, significant updates to migration policies include revisions to the Permanent Migration Programme, new visa categories, and reforms aimed at boosting system efficiency, integrity, and migrant services.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the reacceptance of TOEFL iBT scores for visa and migration purposes, effective from May 5, 2024.

The Australian Government's has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia's workforce needs.

Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia's strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity

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 streams, including the Graduate Work and Post-Study Work streams.

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 Australia.

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.

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

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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.
Bridging Visa
Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.
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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.
Bridging Visa
Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.
Australian Immi App
The Department has introduced the Australian Immi App, a mobile app allowing visa applicants to provide facial biometrics, enhancing efficiency and security in the visa process.
Travel Declaration
The Australian government has introduced the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), a digital alternative to the incoming passenger card.
Travel Declaration
Jobs and Skills Australia has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), providing insight into national and regional shortages across various industries.
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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.
The current query has no posts. Please make sure you have published items matching your query.
Protection
The Migration Amendment (Strengthening Employer Compliance) Act 2024 aims to reduce the exploitation of temporary migrant workers, promote employer compliance, and improve fair workplace practices, creating an equitable environment for
BIIP
The BIIP closes to new applications from 31 July 2024. Learn about key changes and impacts on Subclass 188 visas.
Migration
Australia’s 2024-2025 state-nominated migration allocations have been updated, offering a total of 16,500 places presenting exciting opportunities for migrants

Australia and Indonesia boost collaboration through Skills Exchange Pilot. Businesses can send employees for work placements, up to 12 months, in each other's countries, fostering skills development and cultural understanding.

Australia's migration program is changing for business and investor applicants. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) is closing to new applications on July 1, 2024. A new National Innovation Visa is launching in late 2024 for exceptional talent.

VETASSESS and NSDC India collaborate on a Workforce Mobility Plan to address labour shortages in Australia by enabling skilled Indian workers to fill key industry roles.

Following the Australian Government's 2024 Budget announcement, significant updates to migration policies include revisions to the Permanent Migration Programme, new visa categories, and reforms aimed at boosting system efficiency, integrity, and migrant services.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the reacceptance of TOEFL iBT scores for visa and migration purposes, effective from May 5, 2024.

The Australian Government's has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia's workforce needs.

Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia's strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity

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 streams, including the Graduate Work and Post-Study Work streams.

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 Australia.

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.

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

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.
Bridging Visa
Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.

Australia and Indonesia boost collaboration through Skills Exchange Pilot. Businesses can send employees for work placements, up to 12 months, in each other's countries, fostering skills development and cultural understanding.

Australia's migration program is changing for business and investor applicants. The Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) is closing to new applications on July 1, 2024. A new National Innovation Visa is launching in late 2024 for exceptional talent.

VETASSESS and NSDC India collaborate on a Workforce Mobility Plan to address labour shortages in Australia by enabling skilled Indian workers to fill key industry roles.

Following the Australian Government's 2024 Budget announcement, significant updates to migration policies include revisions to the Permanent Migration Programme, new visa categories, and reforms aimed at boosting system efficiency, integrity, and migrant services.

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has announced the reacceptance of TOEFL iBT scores for visa and migration purposes, effective from May 5, 2024.

The Australian Government's has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia's workforce needs.

Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil highlights significant reforms to the Points Test for skilled migration, part of Australia's strategic migration overhaul aimed at enhancing long-term prosperity

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 streams, including the Graduate Work and Post-Study Work streams.

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 Australia.

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.

Employer-sponsored visas in Australia provide career opportunities for skilled individuals, addressing workforce needs and fostering Australia´s growth by enabling employers to access global talent.

The Australian Government sets visa caps for family categories in the 2023-24 financial year, detailing quotas for contributory parent, parent, and other family visas.

Screenshot 2023 06 30 at 10.03.42 am 1

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.

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

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.

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.
Bridging Visa
Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.
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

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.

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.
Bridging Visa
Planning to travel overseas while awaiting your visa decision? Learn how to obtain a Bridging Visa B to ensure a lawful return to Australia.
Australian Immi App
The Department has introduced the Australian Immi App, a mobile app allowing visa applicants to provide facial biometrics, enhancing efficiency and security in the visa process.
Travel Declaration
The Australian government has introduced the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), a digital alternative to the incoming passenger card.
Travel Declaration
Jobs and Skills Australia has released the 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), providing insight into national and regional shortages across various industries.
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

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.

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

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