NF Workforce Mobility is a dedicated unit within the general migration section of the business with a specific focus on looking after the mobility needs of corporate clients.
As a full service law firm we are able to draw upon all of our resources when necessary to provide tailored approaches to the mobility needs of our clients which go beyond the provision of visa services alone. These offerings may include:
- development of mobility strategies aligned to the overall business strategy,
- formulation of workforce policies and benchmarking programs,
- developing and aligning compensation and benefits to overall company compensation and benefit strategies,
- provision of focused education seminars relating to issues such as employment law, compensation and benefits calculations and sponsorship obligations,
- advice in relation to the establishment of new business entities and business obligations generally, and
- Foreign Investment Review Board advice.
To complement our own in-house offerings we have partnered with various other providers in a range of other areas to ensure that we can deliver streamlined solutions to any of the mobility issues our clients might have.
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End of work rights looms for Working Holiday and Work and Holiday Visa Holders
By 31 December 2023 all Working Holiday visa holders (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa holders (subclass 462) who have been working for their existing employer for 6 months must move jobs. We recommend visa holders and employer start making plans for this...
Department of Home Affairs expand access to Permanent Residency for Overseas Workers
A number of positive changes are finally here for overseas workers in Australia. From 25 November 2023, TSS subclass 482 and 457 visa holders now have access to permanent residency via the subclass 186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) visa regardless of their visa...
Changes to the Working Holiday Maker program coming soon – what you need to know.
The Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program consists of two categories: the Working Holiday (subclass 417) and the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas. Individuals holding these visa subclasses are collectively known as Working Holiday Makers (WHMs). The primary...
Landmark High Court Ruling Challenges Government with Prospect of Damages for Unlawful Detention
On November 8th, the High Court of Australia delivered a ground-breaking verdict declaring indefinite immigration detention as illegal. This ruling, overturning a twenty year old practice initiated by the previous coalition government, has set off a series of hurried...
NEW Australian Permanent Residency visa pathways
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 Visa to Permanent Residency The Australian Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that on 25 November 2023 there will be changes implemented to the employer-sponsored permanent residency program. After the Employer...
NEW Pacific Engagement Visa (“PEV”) – Australia
The Australian government has introduced the Pacific Engagement Visa (“PEV”). Eligible applicants will enter a ballot process and there are 3,000 permanent Australian visas to be granted annually. Applicants must satisfy certain eligibility criteria to secure...
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