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As of March 21st, Minister for Home Affairs, Claire O’Neil announced a variety of changes for English requirement for 485 visa and other Graduate Visa requirements that reflect the Australian Government’s ‘Migration Strategy’ as released on 11th December last year. Read our previous post here. These changes were effective from 23 March 2024. To purposefully […]

Embarking on the journey of immigration to Australia can be an exciting yet daunting experience. With its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and abundant opportunities, Sydney attracts countless individuals and families from around the globe each year. But, navigating the complicated visa application process can be overwhelming, often leading to stress, ambiguity even unexpected errors which […]

Overview On the 21st of March, Minister of Home Affairs Claire O’ Neil announced changes to be made affecting student and temporary graduate visas. These changes were announced as part of the government’s ‘Migration Strategy’ released on 11 December last year. These drastic changes will come into effect for applications which are lodged on or […]

Announcement Starting November 25, 2023, Australia is introducing positive changes to its skilled migration visa system. These changes will impact both the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) and the Employer Nomination Scheme (Temporary Residence Transition Stream) – subclass 186. 1. Temporary Skills Shortage (subclass 482) For those holding a Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa […]

The Australian Government has made an important announcement regarding the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa in the Regional Provisional Stream. Eligible holders of the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (subclass 494) visas no longer need to meet a minimum income requirement when applying for the Permanent Residency Subclass […]

Albanese Government on the 5th of May 2023 announced a New Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement including an expedited two-year pathway to permanent residency. Minister for Aged Care the Hon Anika Wells MP stated “Older people in Australia need a skilled, diverse and valued workforce so they can receive safe, high-quality, care. The new labour […]

Attention to New Zealand citizens, From 1 July 2023 changes to citizenship eligibility for some New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category (subclass 444) visa will apply. See Direct pathway to Australian Citizenship for New Zealand Citizens. These changes only apply to citizenship applications submitted on or after 1 July 2023. Check on the day […]

Eligible TSS – short-term stream visa holders and those visa holders with an occupation on Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) or on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) will be able to apply for PR SC186 through the TRTS (Temporary Residence Transition stream).   Eligibility Criteria for TSS SC482 Visa Holders to Apply for PR […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our lives, including travel and work. However, the Australian government has introduced the COVID-19 Pandemic event Visa endorsed by the Australian Government as a response in April 2020. This temporary visa allows holders to remain in Australia for up to 12 months. Recently, the Department of […]

The Albanese Government has taken a significant step in addressing skills shortages in Australia’s key industries and in rebuilding the international education sector, by extending post-study work rights for international students who have graduated from a higher education provider. This practical change will increase the availability of a well-trained and highly capable workforce and help […]