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Migration Tasmania Update

In July of this year, the Australian government released a series of changes to its immigration system. Tasmania released its 2023-24 State Nomination Program which is expected to be available by 4pm on Friday 7 July 2023.  The state of Tasmania is an island located south of Australia, with approximately 500,000 inhabitants. Tasmania is one […]

Specified Qualifications for 485 visa Extension

Temporary Graduate visa holders that studied certain qualifications can apply for an additional 485 visa from 1 July 2023. The list of all eligible 3,264 qualifications has been released and has the CRICOS code for each qualification, making it easy to search and confirm.  Under the Temporary Graduate Work visa (subclass 485), the post-study period […]

Student visa update

As of July 1, 2023, Student Visa holders no longer have full time work rights as was permitted during Covid19 Pandemic.  During the Pandemic, Student Visa work restrictions were relaxed and completely removed in January 2022. This allowed Student Visa holders student visa holders to work over their normal limit of 40 hours per fortnight to […]

NEW CHANGES TO AUSTRALIA’S MIGRATION SYSTEM

This month, the budget was handed down with some changes to Australia’s migration system. There will be 190,000 places allocated in the Permanent migration program- with 137,100 allocated to the skilled migration program. Other changes include, applying for an Australian visa to get more expensive from 1 July 2023. As  well as Student visa work restrictions […]

Achieving Permanent Residency: Unveiling the Requirements for the Subclass 190 Visa

Introduction Embarking on a journey towards permanent residency in Australia is a dream for many skilled workers, and the Subclass 190 visa presents a remarkable opportunity to turn this dream into reality. This visa category allows individuals to establish their lives, careers, and futures in Australia. In this article, we will delve into the essential […]

Health conditions and Power of the Minister of Home Affairs

The Australian immigration system is very strict when it comes to assessing the health of visa applicants. But in some circumstances even for those not complying with the health requirements, the Minister of Home Affair has exercised its personal powers conferred by the Immigration Act to grant permanent visas. Such is the case of seven-year-old […]

Repercussions on the abolishment of 408 visa

408 endorsed events (Covid-19 pandemic event) more known as the “Covid visa” was firstly designed for individuals who can assist with Australia’s economic recovery post COVID-19 Pandemic including ability to work for an Australian employer.   At the beginning, just individuals who worked in certain occupations were eligible for the 408 Covid visa. Later, this visa […]

Fee Increase

The Migration – uplift of Visa Application Charges measure is expected to increase Visa Application Charges by $100.0 million in 2023–24 and by $665.0 million over the next 5 years. Funding is intended to generate funds for improved visa processing and governmental priorities. The Department of Home Affairs has announced an increase in visa Application Charges (VAC) increase in fees will apply to […]