As an employer, you might have a valuable worker you want to sponsor permanently in Australia, but the new Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) of $73,150 or the age limit for a Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa makes it...
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Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): Key Updates & Implications
What is the Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT)? The Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT) is a key component in employer-sponsored visas in Australia. It sets the minimum salary requirement for workers applying under the Core Skills stream of...
What is happening with the Essential Skills Pathway (Subclass 482), the long-awaited employer-sponsored visa pathway for lower paid workers?
The Subclass 482, now known as the Skills in Demand Visa (SID), replaced the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa in December 2024. This visa streamlines the process for employers to sponsor skilled workers in roles where there is a shortage of...
Employment Requirements for 186 Employer Nomination Scheme TRT Stream
The subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream is a permanent visa for subclass 457, 482, and eligible bridging visa holders who are nominated by their current employer to work in Australia. The ENS...
Cafe and Restaurant Manager Removed from 482 Skills in Demand, Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
Substantial changes were announced to the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) on 3 December 2024 with numerous occupations added and removed from the list. This was swiftly followed up on 7 December 2024 with the Australian government announcing the...
Surprise Workplace Inspections in Melbourne – What Your Business Needs to Know
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) have recently conducted surprise inspections across Melbourne, targeting businesses employing migrant workers. These inspections are part of a broader initiative to ensure...