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Australia Visa Processing Times Reduced

07/08/202303/08/2023

Considering the processing times of visa applications during Covid, many people and their businesses were affected, not allowing them to receive timely decisions or to plan their relocation accordingly. Not only are we delighted in having survived such a tremendous global pandemic, but we have the freedom to pursue the continuous dream of a better life once again for ourselves, family, and children. This brings today’s exciting news that many will appreciate and have been looking forward to, a reduction …

Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold raised to $70,000

07/08/202327/07/2023

Unlocking Australia’s Economic Potential The Australian government has taken a significant step by raising the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold to $70,000 as from 1 July 2023. This move promises to attract top-tier talent and contribute to the nation’s economic prosperity, a forward-thinking approach to benefit both the employee and the employer. What is the TSMIT you might ask; the temporary skilled migration income threshold is the minimum salary that a sponsored employee must be paid under the temporary skilled …

Changes to Australian Working Holiday Visa for UK Citizens

07/08/202314/06/2023

Extension of age range As of the 1st of July, UK passport holders/citizens aged between 18 and 35 will be able to apply for an Australian Working Holiday Visa. The previous age range was 18-30 so this sees a significant increase in eligibility. Longer visa validity In addition to the expanded age range, the working holiday visas will be valid for 3 years and allow the holder to work in any occupation, for as little or as many hours as …

New pathway of direct citizenship for New Zealanders

27/11/202427/04/2023

New pathway of direct citizenship for New Zealanders living in Australia for four years New Zealand citizens currently living in Australia now have a quicker, simpler and cheaper pathway to become Australian citizens! New Zealand citizens (non-protected special category visa holders) who have been residing in Australia for at least four (4) years will be able to apply directly for Australian citizenship as of 01 July 2023 and without first needing to apply for a permanent residency visa. Applicants must …

Regional Skills Visa update

27/11/202429/03/2023

Regional Skills Visa now available to metropolitan Melbournians MELBOURNE SOUTHBANK DOCKLANDS Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional Visa) has bene opened to those living and working in Melbourne city in an attempt to fill the remaining places allocated to the skilled visa nomination program for 2022/2023 which ends in June 2023. Ina n announcement this week, the Victorian government announced that the criteria had been expanded to anyone living anywhere within Victoria, can now apply for Subclass 491. However, the catch …

Migration Queensland Skilled Program

27/11/202416/05/2022

The Migration Queensland Skilled Program is now CLOSED for the 2021–22 program year. As a result of the nomination spaces for 2021–22 program year being filled, the Migration Queensland Skilled Program (subclass 190 and 491 visas) has now closed. The stream of Skilled workers living offshore has remained closed during the current program year and only Graduates of a Queensland university, Skilled workers living in Queensland and Small business owners operating in regional Queensland could apply. Migration Queensland will continue …

What are ‘regional areas’?

27/11/202402/05/2022

Definition of Regional Areas for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa The regional area where a subclass 491 visa holder can reside, work and/or study depends on the date of the visa grant. The instruments that provide the definition of ‘Regional Area’ are as follows: LIN 20/292 for the visas granted on or after 16 November 2019 and before 05 March 2022 LIN 22/022 for the visas granted on or after 05 March 2022. SC 491 visa QUESTIONS? …

Skilled Migrant Program Update – Tasmania and South Australia

31/01/202319/04/2022

Due to the Tasmanian State Nomination Program having limited nomination places left in 2021-2022 program year, only applications from the candidates who have been invited to apply for the nomination will be considered. Applications lodged before 17:00 (AEST) on 15. April 2022 will be processed as usual until all nomination places are filled. Any remaining successful applications will be nominated against places allocated to Tasmania in the new program year. The 2022 – 2023 Tasmanian State Nomination Program will open …

Changes to Australian Working Holiday Visa schemes

31/01/202312/04/2022

Age and cap increase for certain nationals under Working Holiday Visa scheme; two new reciprocal Work and Holiday arrangements signed The Australian Government recognises the significant impact of the international workers on the country’s economy as it assists with the post-pandemic recovery. In 2022-2023 program year only the number of places for nationals from countries with which Australia has a capped Work and Holiday visa (Sc 462) arrangement will increase by 30 per cent. Status of eligible countries’ caps is …

Skilled stream places increasing

31/01/202304/04/2022

2022-23 Australian Budget supports skilled migration with skilled stream rising to 109,900 places The Federal Budget was delivered on 29 March 2022, and it was announced that in 2022-2023 financial year the Australian Government will set a ceiling of 160,000 places for its Migration Program with the focus on skilled migration. What does the Skilled stream consist of? The skilled stream will increase to 109,900 places and will consists of: 30 000 places under employer-sponsored visas, 16,652 places under skilled …