Australian Federal Budget 2022-2023 Migration program numbers Australia Migration Update – The Government will reinstate Migration Program planning levels to 160,000 in 2022-23. Net Overseas Migration is expected to increase from -89,000 in 2020-21 to 41,000 in 2021-22, then 180,000…
TSS 482 visa to Permanent Residency TSS 482 Visa holders in short-term occupations can now apply for Permanent Residency The Australian Government has announced a pathway to Australia PR for short term stream skilled work 482 visa holders who remained…
Travel Visa Australia-Travel and Visitor Visa Options Australia Australian Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) This visitor or tourist visa comprises four types of visit to Australia: For Holiday For Business A Family-sponsored visa An organized tour from China While each purpose…
Understanding 482 and 494 visas:Which to choose? The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa (‘482 visa’) and the subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (‘494 visa’) are both employer sponsored visas. The 494 visa is intended for visa…
DAMA South Australia Updated DAMA South Australia’s Occupation List DAMA South Australia has obtained a range of new occupations under the DAMAs with a major focus on agribusiness, forestry, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing and motor trade occupations. This update was…
Visa Extension Update Navigating through potential challenges encountered during the visa extension application process demands resilience and understanding. Knowing how to address and overcome these hurdles is imperative. Visa Extension of Temporary Graduate and Skilled Regional Provisional Visas 485 Temporary…
Subclass 408 COVID-19 visa holders and their work rights The Australian Department of Home Affairs has made no decision at this stage to stop accepting new applications or ceasing to grant the SC 408 COVID-19 visa. In terms of visa…
Securing a sponsor licence as an UK employer As the UK economy continues to recover from the effects of COVID-19, many companies are feeling the pressure of an increasingly competitive recruitment market when it comes to filling roles within their…
Student and Working Holiday Visa Update Lodgement fee refunds for student and working holiday visa applications VAC Refunds – Student and Working Holiday Visa Student visas Student visa holders who travel to Australia and arrive between 19 January 2022 and…
Australian Work and Holiday 462 Visa Requirements This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) have an extended holiday in Australia and work in Australia to help fund their trip. From 15 December 2021, fully vaccinated eligible visa…