Migration

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...

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...

  Features This pathway is for migrants who are currently living and operating a small business in regional Queensland. You must have an occupation that is on the Medium Long Terms Skills Strategic List (MLTSSL), the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or...

The Australian Department of Home Affairs (Immigration) has confirmed its commitment to supporting those impacted by the continuing conflict in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The Department has already processed visa applications from people impacted...

States and Territories - Nominations status - The visa program places for the Australian States and Territories nomination programs have been reduced for the 2023-24 program year.  There are variations in the way each State or Territory authority is handling its...

  Love knows no boundaries and, for many people, it transcends borders. If you've found the love of your life in Australia, you might be considering taking the next step and moving to Australia to be with your partner. Deciding which partner visa pathway best...

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot : A new visa pathway for UK nationals As part of its commitment to implementing the terms of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement the Australian government has unveiled a new visa program for UK nationals called the...

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) has provided an update on the skills assessment requirements for electricians.  This information was prepared following the recent discovery of potential migrant electricians being provided incorrect information about qualifications...

In January of this year, the Government enlisted Christine Nixon,  former Chief Commissioner of Victorian Police, to conduct a Rapid Review of Australia’s Visa System. The recently announced findings are poised to bring substantial changes to parts of our migration...

In a world where infrastructure development and construction projects are the cornerstone of economic development, governments all over the world are often finding themselves facing the challenge of attracting and retaining skilled labour. In stimulating economic...

A new Legislative Instrument removes the requirement for employers wishing to sponsor overseas trained doctors on Subclass 482 and Subclass 494 visas to provide a Health Workforce Certificates (HWC) or Health Workforce Exemption Certificates (HWEC) for the following...

Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program is open to applicants living in Victoria and overseas, the program provides skilled migrants with a pathway to permanent residency in Victoria. The program provides two visa pathways: ·        The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass...

Migration Queensland has opened its state nominated skilled migration program for 2023-24.  As with all states and territories Queensland had received a significantly reduced allocation of places for this program year. Queensland will begin inviting selected...

In a joint media release Minister’s Clare, O’Connor and O’Neil announced a number of changes within the international student sector. Increase in savings required Evidence of savings for international students will need to show evidence of $24,505 in savings from 1...

Trades Recognition Australia is removing the requirement for the remaining country of passport holders from the following countries to have a skills assessment via the Offshore Skills Assessment Program for Australian visa applications: Brazil, China, Fiji, Hong Kong...