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Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.
Need to travel for the holidays but your visa application is pending? A Bridging Visa B might allow you to travel and return while you wait.
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)

New Zealand needs more workers and the good news is that employing talent from overseas can be a relatively short process from beginning to end. Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides guidelines to navigate the new AEWV system.

The Department of Home Affairs has increased their visa application fees and will apply in relation to visa applications made on or after 1 July 2022.

New Zealand needs more engineers and the good news is that employing engineers from overseas can be a relatively short process from beginning to end. Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides guidelines to navigate the new AEWV system.

From Monday 4 July 2022, Workforce Australia will be the new employment service, taking over from jobactive.

Applications for a job check are now open to accredited New Zealand employers as part of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) which commences 4 July 2022.

From Tuesday 21 June 2022, evidence of a negative Covid-19 pre-departure test will not be required before entering New Zealand.

The Department of Home Affairs is under immense pressure with escalating processing times for visa applications. To minimise delays we have some recommendations.

The NZ border is opening to all visa holders earlier than planned – Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides businesses with some insights.

Andrew Giles was appointed Australia's new Minister of Immigration on the 1st of June 2022. Giles plans to work hard to deliver a fairer future for our community and for Australia.

The Australian Government has announced that the stay period on the Sub Class 485 Graduate work stream visa will be increased from 18 months to 24 months.

From 7 June 2022, Immigration NZ is adding 85 countries to the Low Tuberculosis (TB) Incidence Countries List. Included in the added countries are Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu as they now meet the requirements.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) will restart processing on-hand visa applications for offshore partners and dependents of work and student visa holders from 31 May 2022.

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The New Zealand government provides clear pathways for individuals to obtain permanent residency, enabling them to live, study, work, and explore the country freely. Additionally, these pathways offer employers the
NZ streamlines residency for overseas secondary teachers. Now eligible for direct application (Straight to Residence) on Green List, reducing barriers and attracting talent to address teacher shortages.
Core Skills Occupations List
The Australian Government’s has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia’s workforce needs.

Australia and New Zealand have more than 100 different types of visas so it can be overwhelming when trying to determine which visa is right for you. There are visas for those who want to visit for holidays, study, work, live permanently, join their partners or family, invest or apply for the refugee and humanitarian program, just to name a few. But depending on your situation, what you need, and your particular circumstances, it’s important to find the right visa for you.

Adverse information

Every sponsorship or nomination application requires you to make known any adverse information that may impact your application.

The government has finally announced confirmation with regard to 457/482 visa holders in Australia who have been impacted by a COVID employment change and their eligibility to meet

Life without borders

Did you find the love of your life in Australia? Or the job of your dreams? Why did you decide to move here? Do you love Australia and want to find a way to stay permanently? Or do you know someone who wants to make Australia their home?

If you are seeking an opportunity to integrate both your commercial and lifestyle interests, Australia or New Zealand could be right for you. They both offer an attractive balance between investment opportunities, expansive lifestyle and recreation choices in landscapes unique to both countries.

Team health and wellbeing

Absolute Immigration have been announced as the winners of the Wellbeing Initiative of the Year Award, in the Employee Engagement Category for the 2020 TEMI Global Workforce Management Awards. We are so excited and proud of how our team has come together and supported each other throughout the global pandemic going on right now.

New ETA App launched

The Department of Home Affairs has launched a new Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) App for holders of passports from the countries below: Brunei - Darussalam

The South Australia State Government has officially announced that BIIP is now open to accept applications for the Significant Investor visa (188C) prior to completion of Intention to Apply.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be acquiring data from the Department of Home affairs for the financial years of 2020-21 to 2022-23. This protocol consolidates the

In the last few days, we’ve seen some loosening of the coronavirus restrictions, and although international borders remain closed with no set date of re-opening,

There has been some confusion about the change in requirements for the manner in which Labour Market Testing (LMT) is undertaken. Due to conflicting information between the Ministerial Instrument

The Federal Government has made its budget announcement and with Australia’s net overseas migration* forecast to see a loss of 72,000 people for 2020-21, it’s no surprise that there a number of

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The New Zealand government provides clear pathways for individuals to obtain permanent residency, enabling them to live, study, work, and explore the country freely. Additionally, these pathways offer employers the
NZ streamlines residency for overseas secondary teachers. Now eligible for direct application (Straight to Residence) on Green List, reducing barriers and attracting talent to address teacher shortages.

Securing my Partner Visa

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.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

The New Zealand Government has announced some changes to Temporary Work visas that will modify how businesses employ foreign workers. The developments include the introduction of a new employer accreditation, a single temporary work visa, and a new employer-led system.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

The New Zealand Government has announced the introduction of border exceptions for families of some temporary visa holders. From 30 April 2021, partners and children, who are currently outside New Zealand, may be eligible to travel to the country under this border exception.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

Investment opportunities in New Zealand continue to grow as the New Zealand Government target businesses, investors and entrepreneurs as they focus on rebuilding their economy through investment and immigration.

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The New Zealand government provides clear pathways for individuals to obtain permanent residency, enabling them to live, study, work, and explore the country freely. Additionally, these pathways offer employers the
NZ streamlines residency for overseas secondary teachers. Now eligible for direct application (Straight to Residence) on Green List, reducing barriers and attracting talent to address teacher shortages.
Core Skills Occupations List
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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Featured migration story headline to go here

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The New Zealand government provides clear pathways for individuals to obtain permanent residency, enabling them to live, study, work, and explore the country freely. Additionally, these pathways offer employers the
NZ streamlines residency for overseas secondary teachers. Now eligible for direct application (Straight to Residence) on Green List, reducing barriers and attracting talent to address teacher shortages.
Core Skills Occupations List
The Australian Government’s has drafted a Core Skills Occupations List 2024 aiming to refine migration to meet Australia’s workforce needs.
Points Test Reform
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
Temporary Graduate Visa
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
Permanent Residency
The New Zealand government has implemented significant changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, effective since April 7, 2024.
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The New Zealand government provides clear pathways for individuals to obtain permanent residency, enabling them to live, study, work, and explore the country freely. Additionally, these pathways offer employers the
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