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Expanding Employer Sponsored Pathways to Permanent Residence

13/11/2023

What is being changed? Creating more avenues for permanent residency for temporary skilled workers is a key focus for the government in Australia. To ensure this, adjustments to the country’s migration system are being pursued. The Department of Home Affairs is actively developing alterations to various visa subclasses, including the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) (TSS) visa, the Temporary Residence Transition stream (TRT) within the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) (ENS), and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) (RSMS). …

Invitation rounds – May 2023

27/09/2023

This week we thought we would share the number of invitation rounds that took place end of May 2023 Invitation rounds for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored visas will be run cyclically during the program year. Invitation numbers in each round may vary depending on the number of applications being processed by the Department. State or territory government nominations for skilled visas will not be impacted by the departmental …

Did you know? Facts about Australian Skilled Migration

10/09/2023

Here are some “Did you know” facts regarding skilled migration DID YOU KNOW? that skilled migration is a crucial driver of economic growth and innovation in many countries. By attracting highly skilled workers from around the world, countries can fill skill gaps and boost their productivity and competitiveness. that skilled migration is not just about doctors, engineers, and IT professionals. Many countries have specific skilled occupation lists that cover a wide range of professions, including tradespeople, teachers, artists, and more. …

Planning levels for the Migration Program for 2023-2024

08/09/2023

The 2023–24 permanent Migration Program has been set at the pre-COVID planning level of 190,000. It is a slight reduction of 5,000 places (2.56%) compared with the 2022-23 permanent Migration Program planning level of 195,000 places. The Skill stream allocation is 137,100 places, 72% of the program. The composition of the program maintains a significant focus on permanent skilled places, supporting Australian industry and business and continues to deliver a key commitment made by the Government to ensure no migrant …

Reasons to choose a migration agent for your immigration process

16/08/2023

What is the purpose of migration agents? Migration agents provide specialised services and guidance to individuals and businesses seeking to navigate the complex process of immigration and visa applications. They assemble all the appropriate documentation that makes up a visa application package but also lodge applications on behalf of their clients, and liaise with the relevant government authorities in their stead. Online eligibility assessment Did you know? There are close to a million South Africans living in other countries. Australia …

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 …