Migration Tasmania Application Gateway Now Open.
The State of Tasmania has been the first one to announce Nominations for Skilled and Business Visas are now open for the 2023-24 Financial Year. Tasmania is an attractive destination where residents enjoy an enviable lifestyle, opportunities, reputable schools and internationally recognized universities. The program includes 190 and 491 Visas with different Nomination Pathways listed […]
“Your preparation checklist for upcoming state nomination visa – stay ahead of the game”
Current uncertainties surrounding state nomination programs and occupation lists have created a challenging environment for those wanting to apply for general skilled migration. To ensure that you stay ahead of the game and are well-prepared, it’s crucial to adopt a proactive approach. In this article, we’ll guide you through effective strategies to prepare for a […]
Australia and India Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA)
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit in May 2023, the Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA) was established and formalised as a bilateral framework that supports and promotes two-way migration and mobility between Australia and India and seeks to address systemic issues including but not limited to illegal and irregular migration, the arrangement aims to […]
3 most asked questions with VETASSESS Skills Assessments
The process of obtaining a skills assessment for trades occupations involves several intricacies that may not always be a straightforward process. At times, clients encounter challenges in presenting payslips or reference letters due to various reasons. This article aims to provide guidance on alternative approaches to ensure a successful skills assessment. Your previous employer has […]
Benefits of DAMA for Sponsoring Businesses and Regional Area
A DAMA stands for “designated area migration agreement” and is an agreement negotiated between the Department of Home Affairs for the Commonwealth and a regional state or territory authority, such as a local council, to cover a specific regional area. It is usually available for a period of five years. The purpose of DAMA agreement […]
Continuation of Subclass 408 – Temporary Work Activity visa – Australian GovernmentEndorsed Events (Covid-19 Pandemic event stream)
Despite speculation that the Department of Home Affairs would remove access to the Subclass 408 Temporary Work Activity visa – Australian Government Endorsed events (Covid-19 Pandemic stream), the stream remains available to temporary visa holders in Australia whom hold work rights. This visa stream was designed for individuals who are unable to depart Australia or who can […]
A Warning to Sponsors
Adhering to Sponsorship Obligations and Employment Laws In a statement released on Wednesday 2 August 2023, Minister Andrew Giles highlighted the Government’s commitment to safeguarding workers on temporary visas. The government recently completed a month-long crackdown in July on businesses that exploit migrant workers, with Australian Border Force (ABF) officers inspecting approximately 300 businesses. The […]
TEMPORARY GRADUATE SC 485 VISA – SKILLSASSESSMENT UPDATES
Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia need or for students who have recently graduated with degree from an Australian institution. In July 2022 the Australian Government suspended the requirement for international students to submit a skills assessment […]
Removing Toefl IBT
On 26 July 2023, the Department of Home Affairs announced that Toefl IBT will no longer be providing English tests for visa purposes until further notice. The other tests are still available and can be taken for the purposes of applying for visas, that being: OSR (One Skill Retake) has been available since December 2022 […]
Conflicting information in Visa Applications
As a law firm, we receive quite a lot of enquiries from visa applicants who have either failed to declare important information about themselves in previous applications, or who have provided conflicting information. We cannot stress enough the importance of consistency when dealing with the Department of Home Affairs. The integrity of the information you […]