Migration Policy News
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Showcasing South Australian food and wine to subclass 132 & 188 business visa holders
The event provided and opportunity for migration agents and their subclass 132 and 188 visa clients to meet with local South Australian suppliers, sample their products, and discuss export …
Australian Temporary Work & Training Visas - Subclass 400, 407 & 408
0:29 Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa 1:08 Subclass 407 Training visa 2:11 Subclass 408 Temporary Activity visa (includes entertainment, sports, religious worker and SISA) 3:58 …
Australian Immigration News Video October 2019 - Latest DAMA update, new 491 & 494 visas, and more
0:24 Far North Queensland DAMA 1:24 August 2019 Skillselect results 2:25 New Subclass 491 Visa 3:41 New Subclass 494 Visa 4:46 Migration Policy update 5:57 New points requirement for 491 Visa Hope you …
Australian Skilled Migration Update - September 2019
Just three months into the new program year and there are signs that skilled migration invitations are going to be in short supply without a state or territory sponsorship. September SkillSelect …
Introducing Business Visa Compare
By answering just a few simple questions you can get a quick indication of what business visa you might be eligible for. You will then be given the option to contact us and get further assistance/ …
Tips for Employer Sponsored 186 and RSMS 187 visa applications! Meeting genuine position requirements and high risk occupations.
There are several important factors employers need to consider when sponsoring an employee for a permanent residency visa or when appealing a decision. The Employer Nominated Scheme (ENS) subclass 186 …
Are subclass 489 visa holders and applicants affected by the new subclass 491 visa?
Situation I have already been granted a subclass 489 visa You are not directly affected by the introduction of the new subclass 491 visa and the associated permanent residency pathway (subclass 191 …
Goodbye subclass 489, hello subclass 491
A short history of the subclass 489 visa The subclass 489 visa was introduced in September 2015 when it replaced the Skilled – Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475). Despite several other name …
Government Committee to launch inquiry into migration in regional Australia - Can congestion be addressed by regional visas?
The major driver behind this enquiry is the growing evidence that Australia’s major cities of Sydney and Melbourne are struggling to cope with the infrastructure costs associated with a growing …
Navigating Australia's Employer Sponsored visa program - TSS 482, DAMA, ENS 186 & new regional 494
Australian employer sponsored visas include: Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482 visa (also applies to a DAMA) Employer Nomination Scheme (Permanent) subclass 186 visa Regional Sponsored Migration …