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Student visa work rights changes 30 Jun 2023
After 30 June 2023, the number of hours a Student visa holder will be allowed to work will again be capped.
New Active Investor Plus visa now open
The new Active Investor Plus visa category is now open, replacing the previous Investor 1 and Investor 2 categories which closed in July 2022.
Government increases post study work rights duration for international students
The Australian Government will increase the duration of post study work rights of international students to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labour.
Further Regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings announced
We have further details and links for some regional 2022-23 Migration Program settings
NZ travel & residence visa updates including health standards for residence visa
There have been a number of updates in New Zealand this week. In short: for residence class visa applicants, the threshold for determining conditions that may impose significant health costs has increased and vaccination and mask mandates have changed for entering NZ
Arno Nothnagel announced as director on NZAMI board
We are delighted to announce Arno Nothnagel, our NZ director, has been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Association for Migration & Investment (NZAMI).
Green List Straight to Residence pathway now open
The Green List Straight to Residence pathway is now open and migrants employed in a role on the Green List may now qualify for a Straight to Residence Visa or a Work to Residence Visa.
Positive changes for migration from Job & Skills Summit
Positive announcements were made at the skilled migration session at the Jobs and Skills Summit.
Victoria’s 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program is now open
Victoria’s 2022-23 Business Innovation and Investment Program is now open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas.
Sector agreements for employing foreign nationals – what are they & who are they for?
Following the announcement of sector agreements being introduced, Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, provides us with a quick summary of what and who.
Nominated visa categories announced for States & Territories
Under the 2022-23 Migration Program settings, some large allocation increases have been made available to States and Territories.
Sector agreement immigration information for NZ industries
Find out more about the sector agreements that will be introduced by Immigration New Zealand
NZ immigration streamlined to relieve labour shortage
Doubling the Working Holiday Visa cap and introducing industry Sector Agreements aims to increase the eligible pool of workers in New Zealand.
ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs
The ACT & Northern Territory Skilled Migration Programs are now open, providing a pathway to permanent residency in the territories of ACT and Northern Territory, Australia.
AEWV Job check: further update for NZ employers
This week Arno Nothnagel, our NZ Immigration Director, recorded a further video update to the AEWV job check and the issues of incorrect job check applications.