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 […]
The Health Waiver Process
If you are a non-Australian Citizen who wants to travel to Australia on a temporary or permanent basis, you will have to undergo a health examination. This is because all non-Australians will have to meet the “health criteria”. Applicants and sometimes non-migrating family members will need to meet one of the three Public Interest criteria […]
Skills Assessment – “Time of Invitation” redefined
The 2022- 2023 Migration Program planning levels have been a welcome change with an increase in places available for skilled visas as opposed to the previous migration year. While this is a positive response to the increases, many applicants have expired skills assessment when they received their invitation. This led to numerous issues with the invitation […]
Update on Resolution of Status Visa (subclass 851)
The Department of Home Affairs has announced that the Australian Government has made a decision to provide a pathway towards permanent residency for Temporary Protection Visa holders (subclass 785) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa holders (subclass 790). Individuals under these visa subclasses that meet the requirements can now apply for a Resolution of Status Visa […]
400 Visas: Overview, General Requirements & Benefits to Employers
Overview: Subclass 400 Visa, known as a short stay specialist visa, is designed for employers to bring skilled international workers for a short-stay period (up to 3 months) to perform non-ongoing work in any project or program that requests a highly specialised skills that could not be found in Australian labour market. The Department considers […]
How to recruit skilled workers from overseas?
If you aren’t able to source suitably skilled Australian staff to work in your business, you may be considering hiring staff from overseas. You may either employ a non-citizen who is already in Australia who holds an appropriate work visa – such as a working holiday visa holder, or international student. You may sponsor a […]
The benefits of Working Holiday visa and Work and Holiday visa holders to Businesses in Australia
Subclass 417 Working Holiday and subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa are a popular choice amongst young adults from eligible countries like most European countries, China, Taiwan, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay. The main reason is because it allows to have an extended holiday in Australia while also allowing the holder to work to fund […]
How to successfully obtain a standard business sponsorship – Crucial Information for Employers
Prior to sponsoring a worker, a business must obtain a standard business sponsorship (SBS). This allows you to nominate an applicant to come work for your business. An SBS is valid for up to 5 years after which you will be required to renew it. The two main requirements for an SBS include: As a […]
Expression of Interest
Requirements of an EOI A number of visa subclasses require applicants to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) and only the best candidates will receive an invitation to lodge a visa application. An invitation to apply for a visa is sent to those in eligible occupations who submit an EOI that meets or exceeds the points […]
What happens if my visa is refused?
A notification of refusal of a visa application can be a particularly stressful and anxious time for individuals on the receiving end. Multiple scenarios as to the potential consequences of receiving such a decision will inevitably be asked. An individual should be made aware that alternative options are available which may still allow a pathway […]