Overhaul of Skilled Migration – CML Summary
The Albanese government has just announced the changes affecting migration that will come into effect in 2023. A number of critical changes for businesses sponsoring under employer sponsored visa programs have been made, taking into effect this year. The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will be increased from AUD$53,900 to AUD$70,000 effective from the 1st of July 2023. […]
Moblising your workforce on an immediate basis – Subclass 400 – Short Stay Specialist visa – Highly Specialised Work stream
Labour shortages in Australia are at crisis point, with the Albanese government recently announcing overall reform of the Australian Immigration system, designed to provide a simplified pathway to attract migrants and address Australia’s labour needs. Labour shortages coupled with delay in processing times of applications, have seen our clients ask a common question – how […]
Registration requirement for health workers
Health occupations are in high demand in Australia, and most of these occupations are eligible for sponsored visas such as 482 and for skill nominated visas like 190 and 491 and skill independent visa 189. These occupations require registration with their respective national board which regulate their profession and develop standards, codes, and guidelines for […]
Sponsorship Obligations
The department has announced that there will be a couple of changes that will come into effect from the 1st of July 2023. These changes will affect how employers will be able to sponsor workers from overseas. One of the biggest changes that may affect how you sponsor employees is the change in the Temporary […]
Importance of the English Test Results and Time of Application requirements for certain visas
At the time of applying for a visa, it is paramount to understand the time of application criteria and provide the right documentation when you make an application. The Department of Home Affairs will assess the documents that must be available at the time of application for certain visas such as skilled, and employer nominated […]
Interpretation of the Definition of De facto Relationship – SZOXP v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2015] FCAFC 69 (11 June 2015)
A significant decision for Partner visa applicants, the Full Federal Court has determined that in order to satisfy the definition of ‘de facto partner’ per Section 5CB of the Migration Act, living together is not a necessary requirement prior to lodging an application for a Partner visa. The requirement is for the applicant to be […]
AAT Recent Decisions and Their Implications
JUMA (Migration) [2020] AATA 4573 (2 November 2020) The applicant on this matter was a 51 year old female from Kenya who wanted to come to Australia under the subclass 600 family sponsored stream visitor visa. The applicant’s visa application was refused on the grounds that the officer did not believe the applicant was a […]
Visitor Visa Refusals in 2023
What is the Subclass 600 Visitor Visa? This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to see family and friends or for purposes other than business or medical treatment. The Department of Home Affairs may grant you a stay of 3, 6 or 12 months. Reasons for Visitor Visa Refusals in 2023 There […]
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa Subclass 494
What is the Subclass 494 Visa? The Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa enables regional employersto address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers whereemployers cannot source an appropriately skilled Australian worker. What are the designated regional areas? Regional areas are most locations outside of major cities such as Sydney, […]
Advantages of Regional Visas
The Federal Government is currently making calls for overseas workers to consider migrating to regional areas of Australia as means to develop regions outside of the major cities. In the beginning of the year it was forecasted that at least 17% of the year expected migration flow will go to regional Australia. However, there are […]