Attracting Internationals to Australia on a Sponsorship Visa (482, 494)
Australia still has a lot of job opportunities due to the labour shortage in a couple of sectors. However, attracting internationals to Australia on a sponsorship visa involves a number of strategies and considerations since this process should be agreed to by both parties – the sponsoring company and the visa applicant. Below are a […]
Sponsorship Obligations for Temporary Activities Sponsors
Businesses that wish to sponsor a foreign worker under the visa subclasses 407 – Training and 408 – Temporary Activity must be an approved temporary activity sponsor – also known as “TAS”. In short, the Subclass 407 is a training visa where, after having their TAS approved, a business can nominate a foreigner to perform […]
Renewal of Standard Business Sponsorship
Navigating the path to becoming a Standard Business Sponsor is a detailed process which requires full attention to eligibility, obligations and the renewal process. If approved, the renewed business sponsorship commences from the date the renewal application was approved – not the end date of the current sponsorship. Before a business renews their sponsorship, they […]
Navigating the New Migration Policy: A Guide for Australian Businesses
The recent changes to Australia’s migration policy, particularly the crackdown on “visa hopping” and changes to Temporary Graduate Visa conditions pose challenges for employers who rely on international talent. This article explores the repercussions and implications of these changes on the Australian economy, employer sponsors, and businesses, and provides strategies to navigate the new landscape. […]
Increase to financial capacity required for student visas and student guardian visas
The Australian Government has increased the financial capacity requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas. The increase was announced on 08 May 2024 and will apply to Student and Student Guardian visa applications lodged on or after 10 May 2024. The financial capacity requirement was increased to prevent students from experiencing financial distress in Australia, […]
TSMIT increase on 1st July 2024
As per recent government announcements as part of the Jobs and Skills Summit held in 2022, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase from AUD$70,000 to AUD$73,150 effective from the 1st of July 2024. It has been acknowledged that 90% of full-time jobs are paid more than the current TSMIT. The new threshold […]
Removal of OSAP countries of passport
The change to remove countries of passport for automotive occupations from mandatory OSAP assessment is to instead allow assessment under the less complex and cheaper MSA program for qualified applicants from countries with comparable qualification frameworks. This change was agreed to following engagement with automotive industry representatives regarding skills assessments and countries that have similar […]
Ending ‘visa hopPing’ in the Migration System
As noted in the Migration Strategy, the number of International Students remaining in Australia on a second, or subsequent student visa has increased by more than 30% in 2022-2023. The Government has taken action to address this by including a ‘no further stay’ condition on visitor visas and through the genuine student requirement implemented in […]
How can we prove a de facto relationship?
In many aspects of the modern world, people are moving towards fast paced things, constantly avoiding complications and bureaucracy, and relationships aren’t different. While the wedding may be a dream for some, for others, the aspect of organising a wedding is something that isn’t included in their plans. A de facto relationship is when you […]
How to secure your data on the internet
In today’s age, where the internet is heavily relied on for several aspects of our life including financial transactions, social interaction, education, etc. Protecting our data on the internet has become more important than ever. With proper knowledge and precautions, you will be able to increase the security of your online data. Below are some […]