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

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December 11, 2023

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) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

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Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

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November 3, 2023

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) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

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New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

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October 27, 2023

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

Read More »
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ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

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October 27, 2023

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring and sponsoring visa holders.

Read More »
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Update to Immigration and Citizenship Programs

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October 27, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »
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Addressing Australia’s Skill Shortage: A Future Roadmap

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October 13, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »
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Opening South Australia’s 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program

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September 28, 2023

South Australia has officially opened their 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program for both onshore and overseas applicants.

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Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is now open 

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September 18, 2023

Victoria's 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is officially open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

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New Visa Pilot Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA)

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September 13, 2023

As part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to work in Australia.

Read More »
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Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

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August 31, 2023

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.

Read More »
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State & Territory nominated visa allocations are announced  

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August 30, 2023

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

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UK citizens now exempt from LMT for TSS program

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August 2, 2023

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

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

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

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
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Pathways to Permanent Residency and Changes with the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
Read More
National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

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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Core Skills Occupation List

Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

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

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

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

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
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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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Updates to Labour Market Testing for TSS 482 and SESR 494 visas

•
December 11, 2023

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) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »
female male workers wearing work clothes scaled

Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

•
November 3, 2023

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) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »
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New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

•
October 27, 2023

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

Read More »
MicrosoftTeams image 1 scaled

ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

•
October 27, 2023

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring and sponsoring visa holders.

Read More »
MicrosoftTeams image 4

Update to Immigration and Citizenship Programs

•
October 27, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »
map car scaled

Addressing Australia’s Skill Shortage: A Future Roadmap

•
October 13, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »
Adelaide skyline December 2022 1024x492 1

Opening South Australia’s 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program

•
September 28, 2023

South Australia has officially opened their 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program for both onshore and overseas applicants.

Read More »
pexels felipe cardona denis 8144285 300x225 2

Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is now open 

•
September 18, 2023

Victoria's 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is officially open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Read More »
union jack flag flag australia grey wooden background top view 300x200 1

New Visa Pilot Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA)

•
September 13, 2023

As part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to work in Australia.

Read More »
pexels mikhail nilov 8297478 300x200 1

Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

•
August 31, 2023

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.

Read More »
pexels lara jameson 8828416 copy 300x200 1

State & Territory nominated visa allocations are announced  

•
August 30, 2023

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

Read More »
united kingdom metallic flag textured flag grunge flag 300x200 1

UK citizens now exempt from LMT for TSS program

•
August 2, 2023

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

Read More »
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
pexels divinetechygirl 1181717 min scaled

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

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
Read More
excited hispanic employer congratulating new employee scaled

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

•
December 11, 2023

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) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »
female male workers wearing work clothes scaled

Streamlined Pathways to Permanent Residence for Skilled Workers in Australia

•
November 3, 2023

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) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (subclass 187) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for Skilled Workers.

Read More »
big city park melbourne scaled

New Updates to States and Territories Nomination Status

•
October 27, 2023

The States and Territories nomination programs have been revised for the 2023-24 program year, with varying criteria for each status.

Read More »
MicrosoftTeams image 1 scaled

ATO data match for AU businesses sponsoring visa holders

•
October 27, 2023

An essential update from The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Department of Home Affairs, launching a comprehensive data matching program spanning from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for Australian businesses hiring and sponsoring visa holders.

Read More »
MicrosoftTeams image 4

Update to Immigration and Citizenship Programs

•
October 27, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »
map car scaled

Addressing Australia’s Skill Shortage: A Future Roadmap

•
October 13, 2023

The Jobs and Skills Report 2023 offers insights into Australia's evolving workforce, addressing skill shortages and guiding job seekers, migrants, and businesses.

Read More »
Adelaide skyline December 2022 1024x492 1

Opening South Australia’s 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program

•
September 28, 2023

South Australia has officially opened their 2023-24 General Skilled Migration Program for both onshore and overseas applicants.

Read More »
pexels felipe cardona denis 8144285 300x225 2

Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is now open 

•
September 18, 2023

Victoria's 2023-24 Skilled Migration Program is officially open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.

Read More »
union jack flag flag australia grey wooden background top view 300x200 1

New Visa Pilot Under the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA)

•
September 13, 2023

As part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement (AUKFTA), the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new opportunities for UK citizens to work in Australia.

Read More »
pexels mikhail nilov 8297478 300x200 1

Imminent Closure of the Subclass 408 (Pandemic Event) visa

•
August 31, 2023

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.

Read More »
pexels lara jameson 8828416 copy 300x200 1

State & Territory nominated visa allocations are announced  

•
August 30, 2023

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

Read More »
united kingdom metallic flag textured flag grunge flag 300x200 1

UK citizens now exempt from LMT for TSS program

•
August 2, 2023

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

Read More »
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
pexels divinetechygirl 1181717 min scaled

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

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
pexels divinetechygirl 1181717 min scaled

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

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
Read More
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Featured migration story headline to go here

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Our values
pexels divinetechygirl 1181717 min scaled

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

The Skills in Demand visa reforms simplify migration pathways and address labour shortages across Australia’s workforce.
Read More
Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

Key Updates to the Skills in Demand visa

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

Introducing the Skills in Demand Visa (SID)

From 7 December 2024, the Skills in Demand Visa (SID Visa) will address labour shortages with streamlined pathways and improved mobility.
Read More
National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

National Innovation Visa (NIV) implementation

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.
Read More
Core Skills Occupation List

Occupations Removed from Australia’s Core Skills Occupation List

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

New Core Skills Occupation List Released & Key Updates on the Skills in Demand Visa

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.
Read More
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Our values
pexels divinetechygirl 1181717 min scaled

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

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