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Travelling Overseas on a Bridging Visa: Essential Information

2024-11-21

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

Enhancing Visa Processing with the New Australian Immi App

2024-11-19

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.

Australia Travel Declaration (ATD): What you need to know before your trip

2024-11-18

The Australian government has introduced the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), a digital alternative to the incoming passenger card.

VETASSESS and NSDC India Launch Workforce Mobility Plan to Address Labour Shortages in Australia

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May 21, 2024

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.

The Impacts of the 2024-25 Budget on Immigration

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May 15, 2024

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.

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

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May 9, 2024

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

Absolute Immigration’s Submission on the Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)

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April 30, 2024

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

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

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April 26, 2024

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

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

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April 26, 2024

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.

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

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April 26, 2024

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.

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State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

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April 19, 2024

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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Employer-Sponsored Visas for Skilled Workers in Australia

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April 10, 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.

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

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April 5, 2024

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.

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

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April 4, 2024

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.

Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) 2024: Shaping Australia’s Skilled Migration Future

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April 4, 2024

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

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Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

2025-03-26

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

2025-03-25

The Department has confirmed that 482 and 494 visa holders can continue working for a prospective sponsor while waiting for nomination approval, addressing concerns over work rights during transfer delays.

Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

2025-03-12

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

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Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

2025-03-26

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

2025-03-25

Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

2025-03-12

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

2025-02-17

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.

Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

2025-02-14

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments

Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

2025-01-14

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

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Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

2025-03-26

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute

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Important Changes to Subclass 400 Visa Requirements

2024-09-28

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.

Permanent residents urged to check visa conditions before overseas travel

2024-09-20

Permanent residents of Australia are encouraged to verify their visa status before travelling overseas to avoid being stranded.

Changes to Subclass 462 visa and new application process explained

2024-09-11

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

VETASSESS and NSDC India Launch Workforce Mobility Plan to Address Labour Shortages in Australia

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May 21, 2024

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.

The Impacts of the 2024-25 Budget on Immigration

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May 15, 2024

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

•

May 9, 2024

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

Absolute Immigration’s Submission on the Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)

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April 30, 2024

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

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

•

April 26, 2024

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

•

April 26, 2024

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

•

April 26, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

•

April 19, 2024

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 for Skilled Workers in Australia

•

April 10, 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.

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

•

April 5, 2024

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.

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

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April 4, 2024

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.

Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) 2024: Shaping Australia’s Skilled Migration Future

•

April 4, 2024

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

2025-03-26

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

2025-03-25

Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

2025-03-12

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

VETASSESS and NSDC India Launch Workforce Mobility Plan to Address Labour Shortages in Australia

•

May 21, 2024

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.

The Impacts of the 2024-25 Budget on Immigration

•

May 15, 2024

TOEFL iBT Reaccepted for Australian Visa Applications

•

May 9, 2024

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

Absolute Immigration’s Submission on the Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL)

•

April 30, 2024

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

Streamlined Points Test to Bolster Australia’s Skilled Migration

•

April 26, 2024

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa Program

•

April 26, 2024

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

•

April 26, 2024

State and Territory Nominations for March 2024: Skilled Migration Update

•

April 19, 2024

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 for Skilled Workers in Australia

•

April 10, 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.

NSW Eases Pathway 1 Criteria for Skilled Work Regional Visa Subclass 491

•

April 5, 2024

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.

Family Visa Caps Announced by Australian Government

•

April 4, 2024

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.

Draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) 2024: Shaping Australia’s Skilled Migration Future

•

April 4, 2024

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

2025-03-26

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

2025-03-25

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Featured migration story headline to go here

Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

2025-03-26

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

2025-03-25

Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

2025-03-12

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

2025-03-26

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute

482 and 494 visa holders can work for new employers while awaiting nomination transfer

2025-03-25

Sponsored workers: Ongoing support for language learning

2025-03-12

Our partners at BiCortex Languages highlight how ongoing language and cultural support helps employers improve sponsored worker integration and global relocation outcomes.

Is your organisation ready for an immigration compliance inspection?

2025-02-17

With Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force inspecting organisations, it is crucial to understand your sponsor obligations.

Faster Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Workers

2025-02-14

Recent changes by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) allow housing construction workers to access faster skills assessments

Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

2025-01-14

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.

Featured migration story headline to go here

Increase in Income Thresholds under Sponsored Visas

2025-03-26

The Department of Home Affairs has officially confirmed a 4.6% increase to both the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) and Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT) effective 1 July 2025. Absolute

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

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