Parent Visa Australia Contributory Aged Parents


Parent Visa Australia Key Questions Answered Contributory visa options for parents to migrate to Australia Who is the Parent Visa Australia Contributory Aged Parent (Permanent) Visa Subclass 864 for? If you are a parent of an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia, the parent visa […]
Specified Work for Working Holiday Visa Australia 2022 extension


Working Holiday Visa Australia Working holiday visa Australia 417 and work and holiday visa Australia 462 holders are eligible for second and third visas. This extension is possible if they undertake specified work in specified areas of Australia. In April 2022, the legislation has been updated to include: flood recovery work and areas for this […]
DAMA Townsville agreement and skilled work visa to Australia


DAMA Townsville Overview of DAMA Townsville – Designated Area Migration Agreement Townsville will benefit from access to more skilled workers and skilled work visas following the signing of the Townsville Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA). Local businesses can apply individually to access the DAMA from 1 July 2022 so they can start the nominations for […]
408 COVID Visa Australian Temporary Activity visa changes


408 COVID Visa Update On 2 March 2022, the Australian government announced changes to the subclass 408 COVID Visa, Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) Pandemic event, which included expanding the visa beyond key sectors to allow work in all sectors. Temporary visa holders with work rights will be able to access the Pandemic event visa […]
Australian PR for skilled work 457 and 482 visa holders


Skilled work 457 and 482 visa holders can apply for Australia Permanent residency with age exemption from July 2022 Under new legislation to commence on 1 July 2022, certain temporary skilled work visa holders may be eligible for permanent residency in Australia by applying for a subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa. These include […]
Australia Migration Program Update 2022-2023


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 in 2022-23, before increasing to 213,000 people in 2024-25. Australia Migration Skilled Stream Skilled stream […]
TSS 482 Visa New PR Pathway for short term occupations


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 and supported the Australian workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. TSS 482 Visa New PR Pathway […]
Travel Visa Australia-Travel and Visitor Visa Options


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 has its own specific requirements, following are some of the basic things about this visa: […]
482 and 494 Visa Explained:Unraveling the Differences


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 applicants who wish to live, work and study in a designated regional area in Australia […]
DAMA South Australia Eligible Occupations


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 officially posted on the Migration SA website on the 21st of February 2022. Further concessions […]