Migration Policy News
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Australian Immigration Changes – changes to skilled occupation lists, 457 visa list, 2-stage Australian visas, character and criminal records, integrity checks
In an earlier blog published in June this year, it was mentioned that the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has been getting tougher in relation to the processing of visa …
Backpacker tax for Working Holiday (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa holders set to stay at 15%!
Update @ 2 December 2016 The Backpacker Tax has been voted in to be set at 15%. Tax on superannuation for backpackers is also set at 65%. The Australian government is likely to pass legislation to …
Minister states 457 visa occupation list to be cut – more 457 visa applications likely in short term
457 visa occupation list to be cut – surge in 457 visa applications likely in short term The Minister has said the 457 visa occupations list will be ‘condensed’ - which means cut or reduced. The …Changes to Australian 457 Visa condition 8107 – four problems 8107 causes and how a solution could be found
Changes to Australian 457 Visa condition 8107 – four problems 8107 causes and how a solution could be found What is the change to condition 8107 applying to 457 visa holders? The Government has made …
Australian Government Targets Vulnerable 457 visa holders. Condition 8107 changed by slashing time 457 holders have to find a new employer from 90 to 60 days!
Government Targets Vulnerable 457 visa holders. Condition 8107 changed by slashing time 457 holders have to find a new employer from 90 to 60 days! Change to Condition 8107 on 457 Visa: The Government …
Australian Migration News 1 July 2016! News for SOL, CSOL, Accountants, Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Student Visas and more!
Happy New Australian Migration Programme Year 2016-17!News for Accountants, Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Student Visas and more! The 1st of July each year ushers in the new migration programme year …
Australia takes a tougher stance on Immigration and Visa matters
The name for Australia’s immigration department changes every few years and the most recent change was from the “Department of Immigration and Citizenship” (DIAC) to the current “Department of …
Australia announces new visa measures for Singapore to encourage traveling to Australia
The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton announced on Friday, 6 May 2016 that the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) will be introducing two …
New Proposed Migration Amendment Bill – Making or Receiving Payment in Return for a 457 Sponsorship Will Lead to Fines, Imprisonment and Visa Cancellation
From the Independent Review of the integrity of the subclass 457 visa programme completed in March this year, it has been discovered that there are employees and employers who are engaged in a …
Announced Changes from Immigration South Australia
Immigration SA has published a list of upcoming changes for the new financial year 2014-15. Here are the pending changes that will come into effect on 1 July 2015: 1) New State Occupation List …