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Important Update: Changes to 482 Visa Work Experience Requirements in November

2024-10-10

Changes to the 482 visa work experience requirements offer more flexibility, including part-time and casual work, with a reduced duration of one year.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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Ensuring immigration compliance when employing foreign workers

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August 1, 2023

Our Immigration Director of Absolute Immigration Legal, Alex Kaufman, offers great insights for businesses to ensure their operations stay compliant and meet all their sponsorship obligations.

How is the AMSR affected by the recently raised TSMIT?

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July 27, 2023

With the raising of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) now in effect from 1 July 2023, the Department of Home Affairs have released a summary.

A steady, informed, and astute hand required for Immigration reform

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July 12, 2023

Alex Kaufman, the Director of Absolute Immigration Legal, Vice President of the NSW/ACT State Committee of the Migration Institute of Australia and Legal Practitioner admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, provides us with his view on the path ahead for immigration reform in Australia.

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No minimum income requirement – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)

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June 21, 2023

Workplace protections for Pacific workers in Australia will be increased under the new Deed and Guidelines for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and rolled out in July 2023

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Enhanced protections for PALM scheme workers

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June 8, 2023

Workplace protections for Pacific workers in Australia will be increased under the new Deed and Guidelines for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and rolled out in July 2023

Direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens

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June 8, 2023

The Australian Government has announced a direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens living in Australia.

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South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

2025-04-02

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

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.

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South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

2025-04-02

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

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

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

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South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

2025-04-02

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

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BIIP Closure: Essential Updates for Subclass 188 Visa Holders

2024-07-31

The BIIP closes to new applications from 31 July 2024. Learn about key changes and impacts on Subclass 188 visas.

Migration State Allocations for 2024-2025

2024-07-18

Australia’s 2024-2025 state-nominated migration allocations have been updated, offering a total of 16,500 places presenting exciting opportunities for migrants

Partnership Expansion: ASEAN-Australia Visa Changes in 2024

2024-07-05

The Melbourne Declaration strengthens the ASEAN-Australia partnership, extending business visitor visas to 5 years, fostering trade, and boosting regional relationships.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ensuring immigration compliance when employing foreign workers

•

August 1, 2023

Our Immigration Director of Absolute Immigration Legal, Alex Kaufman, offers great insights for businesses to ensure their operations stay compliant and meet all their sponsorship obligations.

How is the AMSR affected by the recently raised TSMIT?

•

July 27, 2023

With the raising of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) now in effect from 1 July 2023, the Department of Home Affairs have released a summary.

A steady, informed, and astute hand required for Immigration reform

•

July 12, 2023

No minimum income requirement – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)

•

June 21, 2023

Workplace protections for Pacific workers in Australia will be increased under the new Deed and Guidelines for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and rolled out in July 2023

Enhanced protections for PALM scheme workers

•

June 8, 2023

Workplace protections for Pacific workers in Australia will be increased under the new Deed and Guidelines for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and rolled out in July 2023

Direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens

•

June 8, 2023

The Australian Government has announced a direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens living in Australia.

Featured migration story headline to go here

South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

2025-04-02

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ensuring immigration compliance when employing foreign workers

•

August 1, 2023

Our Immigration Director of Absolute Immigration Legal, Alex Kaufman, offers great insights for businesses to ensure their operations stay compliant and meet all their sponsorship obligations.

How is the AMSR affected by the recently raised TSMIT?

•

July 27, 2023

With the raising of the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) now in effect from 1 July 2023, the Department of Home Affairs have released a summary.

A steady, informed, and astute hand required for Immigration reform

•

July 12, 2023

No minimum income requirement – Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)

•

June 21, 2023

Workplace protections for Pacific workers in Australia will be increased under the new Deed and Guidelines for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and rolled out in July 2023

Enhanced protections for PALM scheme workers

•

June 8, 2023

Workplace protections for Pacific workers in Australia will be increased under the new Deed and Guidelines for the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme and rolled out in July 2023

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Migrant worker protections to be increased

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June 7, 2023

The Government has announced that increased protections will be introduced to target employers who attempt to exploit temporary visa holders and to ensure workers can speak up without fear of reprisal.

Featured migration story headline to go here

South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

2025-04-02

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

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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Featured migration story headline to go here

South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

2025-04-02

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

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

South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

2025-04-02

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

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

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

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

Featured migration story headline to go here

South Australian Government invests over $1.5 million to support skilled migration programs

2025-04-02

South Australia launches $1.5M program to connect skilled migrants with high-demand jobs through tailored support across metro and regional areas until June 2026.

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

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