Direct applications open for NSW Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
NSW Skilled and Business Migration have announced that direct applications for the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) are now being accepted.
Positive outcomes from Govt 2020-21 Migration Progam
During the 2020-21 Migration Program, the Government delivered 160,052 places for couples seeking to reunite against the planning level of 160,000 places. This has increased from 140,366 places delivered in 2019-20, despite the challenges faced with COVID-19 and border restrictions.
Subclass 186 Transitional Arrangement Reminder
For 457/482 visa holders – have you applied for or held a subclass 457 visa before 18 April 2017, and are supported by your current employer to apply for the subclass 186 visa under the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream? If so, you may wish to lodge the application prior to the upcoming deadline of 18 March 2022.
Citizenship flexibility for distinguished talent applicants
Minister Hawke has announced changes that will streamline the pathway to citizenship for talented prospective Australians, with a special residency concession is being introduced
Workforce Skills Pathways (WS) in Victoria: Hospitality and Early Childhood Teachers
Skills gaps in particular industries within Victoria, are addressed by the Workforce Skills Pathway (WSP). With Hospitality and Early Childhood Teachers on the list of industries, we have further information.
Acknowledging R U Ok? Day – Thursday 9 September 2021
Today our organization came together to acknowledge R U Ok? Day. With everyone in lockdown (Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland), it was more relevant than ever to talk about the significance of this annual date and understand how to reach out to those that might be struggling.
Jamie Lingham is Leading Remotely
With his very own Instagram hashtag – #leadingremotely – Jamie has been away for 4 months and driven 10,000km’s in that time….with no return date in sight. With so many adventures already under his belt that he’s sharing with his family, here are some wise words from our leader, working remotely in outback Australia
R U Ok? Day – Thursday 9 September 2021
Remember, a conversation could change a life.
Meet our new team members!
Over the last four months, we have welcomed eight new team members. Meet them here!
Further NZ Immigration Updates Including Processing During Covid Restrictions
During Covid restrictions, Immigration NZ has released a few updates in relation to immigration: Applying for a Variation of Conditions of a work visa is now online, Extension of Resident Visas set to expire before 10 Sept 2022, and Visa conditions flexibility benefits supermarket workers
NZ Immigration Updates Including Processing During Covid Restrictions
During Covid restrictions, Immigration NZ has released a few updates including: which visas continue to be processed, ‘Essential Skills Work Visa’ recently introduced, is now available online and only online applications are currently being process
Travel Exemption Updates: Ordinarily Resident Overseas; Travel to India & PNG
The automatic Overseas Travel Ban Exemption for Australian citizens and permanent residents, ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia, has been removed.
Quicker Processing Times for some Visa Applications
It is has been noted that certain types of visa applications have seen a quicker turnaround than usual.
Prospective Marriage Visas Subclass 300 – Travel exemptions
New South Wales has announced that it will not accept new 132 Business Talent visa applications from 5pm (Time Australia) on 16 April, 2021.
Automatic ‘Overseas Travel Ban Exemption’ Removed for non-residents
The automatic Overseas Travel Ban Exemption for Australian citizens and permanent residents, ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia, has now been removed. The
