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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 […]

  A DAMA is a legally binding contract between the Australian Government and a regional, state, or territory authority. This agreement facilitates access to a greater number of overseas employees than what is available through the standard skilled migration program. DAMAs operate under an agreement-based structure, giving flexibility for regions to adjust to their unique […]

The NSW Government has created a new direct path to nominate Regional NSW skilled migrants for the Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional visa. The pathway is not yet active and is pending finalised modifications to their online systems. The ‘Working in Regional NSW’ eligibility stream recognises applicants’ commitment to living and working in regional NSW. […]

Many international students arrive in Australia every year with the goal of becoming permanent residents (PR). However, the process can be long and complicated. In this article, we will explain how studying trade courses in Australia can be the key to achieving Permanent Residency. Keep reading! What are the best trade professions to achieve PR? […]

Many countries, including Australia, were severely affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. The pandemic had an impact on many different sectors, including the immigration sector. The Australian Government announced in 2021 that certain holders of Temporary Skill Shortage visas (subclass 482 visa) and Temporary Work Skilled visas (subclass 457 visa) would be given improved access […]

The SC494 SESR (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) visa is for skilled workers who are sponsored by an employer in regional Australia. The visa will allow skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia for up to five years. The visa will also allow holders to apply for permanent residency after three years.  In this […]