Sponsorship obligation to equivalent terms and conditions of employment – Impact of anticipated changed in the new financial year
As the beginning of the new financial year approaches, mandatory superannuation payments are set to increase from 10.5% to 11% per annum. Further, sector-wide increases to industry awards rates are anticipated for example within the Healthcare sector and Food service sector. This presents a commonly missed pitfall for many businesses usitilising the Standard Business Sponsorship […]
Importance of Complying with the Conditions/Requirements of 482 Visas
The 482 visa allows employers to sponsor overseas workers to fill in crucial positions in your business where you are unable to find the same experience and knowledge in the Australian community. As such, the 482 visa comes with extensive conditions that employees must comply with and employers must ensure compliance is held up in […]
Delays with VETASSESS Skill Assessments
If an applicant takes the skilled migration or employer-sponsored pathways to migrate to Australia permanently, they might be required to undertake a skilled assessment conducted by the Australian Government that evaluates the applicants’ qualification, experience, and suitability against the nominated occupation. VETASSESS is one of the largest Australian skills assessment authorities that can impose very […]
408 Temporary Activity Visa – Covid-19 Stream vs. 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa – Short Term Stream
408 Temporary Activity Visa – Covid-19 Stream is designed to allow foreign workers stay and work in Australia as means to contribute to economy in the post pandemic period. 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa – Short Term Stream is designed to allow businesses nominate foreign nationals to work for them as means to tackle the […]
Extension of stay and work visa period for international graduates to address critical skills shortages
In addition to the increase of allowable work hours cap from 40 to 48 hours per fortnight coming into effect on the 1st July 2023, the Australian Government has announced the increase of the stay and work visa period for eligible graduates under the Temporary Graduate Work visa (Subclass 485). Following the Jobs and Skills […]
IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Now Available
What is IELTS One Skill Retake? The International English Testing System (IELTS), one of the accepted English language tests for Australian immigration, is now offering a new feature called IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR). The IELTS Test includes four components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Previously, applicants have had to retake the entire test for […]
Extended post-study work rights for international graduates
From 1st July 2023, there will be an extended post-study work rights under the Temporary Graduate Work Visa (Subclass 485) for eligible graduates of relevant degrees that have been released by the Government. The extension of this visa is mainly targeted at international students graduating with degrees that are linked to skill shortages in Australia. […]
Third onshore 482 TSS Visa available for eligible visa holders – Deadline of 1 July 2023
Initially, the Department required applicants seeking to apply for a further TSS visa in the short-term stream to be offshore. However, the new instrument will allow eligible 482 visa holders who have worked in Australia during the pandemic to apply for a third TSS visa without leaving Australia. To be eligible to apply for the […]
Importance of Labour Market Testing
Labour Market Testing (LMT) is an essential part of sponsored visas such as the 482 and 494 visas. It was introduced by the government in order to protect jobs for Australian citizens and permanent residents. The process of LMT is done during the nomination stage of a sponsorship. For most nominations, the position must be […]
Business Owner Visa
The Business Owner Visa Subclass 890 was designed for individuals who manage and own businesses in Australia. It allows individuals to live, work and remain in Australia indefinitely. The Business Owner Visa Subclass 890 is a permanent resident visa and it’s valid for 5 years. Family members can also be included in this visa as […]