Skilled Migration Visas
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Australian Immigration News – September 2024
In this blog, we will cover the latest Australian immigration news including student visa caps, visa processing times, the 189 visa invitation round, Medicare for temporary visas, Global Talent visa …
Closure of Business and Investor Visas - What are my options now?
The Australian Federal Government had announced that they are closing the Business Innovation and Investment subclass 188 visa (BIIP) and the Global Talent Visa subclass 858. The Global Talent Visa is …
IECSEP Visa for UK Citizens: Work for Up to 3 Years in Australia – No Age Limit for the Innovation Stream
The 403 Innovation and Early Careers Pilot (IECSEP) is a new visa introduced as part of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement that allows eligible UK citizens to work in Australia. The IECSEP includes …
Points-Based 189, 190, or 491 Visas or Employer-Sponsored 482 or 494 Visas: Which Path Should You Take?
Choosing the right migration path to Australia can be challenging, particularly when deciding between points-based visas like the 189, 190, 491, and employer-sponsored options such as the 482, 494 …
Workplace Justice Visa: A New Visa to Reduce Exploitation in Australia
For many years, some temporary visa holders in Australia have suffered from workplace exploitation by their employers. Many of these migrant workers do not report such exploitation due a range of …
South Australia’s 2024-2025 General Skilled Migration Program Now Open
South Australia has officially launched its 2024-2025 General Skilled Migration program, presenting new opportunities for skilled workers looking to migrate to Australia. This program offers …
Australian Immigration News - August 2024
Welcome to our August 2024 update on Australian immigration. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the recent changes in the immigration landscape, including a new Minister for Home Affairs and …
New merits review body to replace the Administrative Appeals Tribunal - what the changes mean to you
From 14 October 2024, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) will be abolished and replaced with the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). Legislation to abolish the AAT and replace it with the ART …
190 and 491 Visa State Numbers 2024–25
The Department of Home Affairs has officially released the 2024–25 state and territory nomination allocations for the 190 and 491 visas. Overall, there is an increase compared with 2023-2024, which is …
Australian Immigration News July 2024 - New Financial Year
The new financial year has brought significant changes to the Australian migration system. In this blog we will go through the main changes. 1. Visa Fee Increases From 1 July 2024, most visa fees …