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End of Extended Post – Study Work Rights

Starting from July 1, 2023, international graduates with degrees in certain fields where there’s a shortage of skilled workers get an extra two years on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). If you finished a degree listed on the Eligible Qualifications List (EQL), you might qualify for this two-year extension. If you already have a […]

Will my Visa application fail if I have a health condition?

Moving to another country is a big change in your life. Sometimes, the process can be complicated, and applying for permission to enter that country can be stressful and take a lot of time. If you have a health problem, things can get even more confusing. You might wonder what counts as a health problem […]

Finding Accommodation in Australia

Australia is known as one of the most expensive countries to live in. Finding accommodation can be challenging, mainly if you chose to live in suburbs close to where the CBD is. Internationals visiting Sydney on a Tourist visa prefer to stay in hotels or rent their accommodation through Airbnb and Stayz applications. For internationals staying […]

Updated Skills Assessment Criteria – Hotel or Motel Manager & Accommodation and Hospitality Managers NEC

Following consultation with the Australian Hotels Association (AHA), VETASSESS has reviewed and updated skills assessment criteria for the occupations below: The updated criteria takes into account the rising prominence of serviced and long-stay apartments across Australia and the role of Hotel or Motel Managers increasing involvement with body corporate legislation and liaison between numerous apartment […]

Partner Visas and witnesses for your relationship if you are Section 48 barred

The Department of Home Affairs has introduced changes in the way applicants for Partner Visas should provide declarations made by witnesses to their relationship. If you have had a visa refused in Australia at a time when you did not hold another visa apart from a Bridging Visa, then you should pay extra attention to […]

Important Update: ACS Skills Assessment to Change in March 2024

If you’re planning to do a skills assessment with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) in the near future, there’s an important announcement you need to be aware of. Effective midnight AEDT on Monday, March 18, 2024, ACS will be increasing their fees. This means that if you have already started your skills assessment process but […]

Impact on employer sponsored visas

SUMMARY OF CHANGES  A new visa Subclass will be introduced with 3 targeted pathways, and visa settings with the goal to encourage migrant worker mobility in the labour market. The 4-year Skills in Demand visa will be introduced to replace the Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS).  Skills in Demand visa holders will […]

Benefits and Drawbacks of using Technology in Workplace

Many workplaces are using technology to help increase the efficiency in their work. Technology provides many useful benefits to the workplace. However, it also comes with its own set of drawbacks. Below, we will explore both the benefits and drawbacks of using technology in the workplace. Benefits of using Technology in the Workplace Improved communication […]

Breaching your sponsorship obligations 

However, as an employer who sponsors or nominates foreign workers, you will have several business obligations with which you must comply. Staying aware of your employment obligations is essential, as your business can face various consequences for breaching them. This article will outline the general sponsorship obligations and detail the range of potential consequences that employers can face […]