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The work restrictions for student visas are temporarily relaxed to address workforce shortages currently being experienced in Australia. The Government has announced that the relaxation of the work restrictions for student visa holders will be extended until 30 June 2023. Both primary and secondary student visa holders are able to work more than 40 hours per fortnight in any sector of the economy and can work prior to the commencement of their course. Students must still: mai

Temporary visa applicants in Australia are now not required to undertake health examinations or chest x-rays in order to meet the health requirement. This is dependent on a number of factors including the individual’s nationality, age, current health, occupation, previous residence history and proposed length of stay. It applies to the following visa subclasses where the applicant is already in Australia: 401 Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) 403 Temporary Work (Internation

The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) has recently made a significant change to the Overseas Qualifications Assessment (OQA) process for architects looking to have their qualifications recognised in Australia. This change makes the process easier for applicants residing outside Australia. Previously, applicants were required to complete a two-stage assessment process where they were required to be present in Australia for stage two (a face-to-face interview

The working holiday visa is usually subject to a 6-month work limitation with the same employer.  From 19 January 2022 to 31 December 2022, the 6-month work limitation has been temporarily relaxed, until reviewed by the Government. The Department of Home Affairs has advised, after 31 December 2022, a working holiday maker visa holder may work with an employer for up to 6 months, despite any period they may have worked for that employer prior to 31 December 2022. Therefore, th

Can I travel overseas whilst my visa application is processing? If you are a temporary visa holder in Australia wanting to travel overseas but need to lodge a new visa application before your current visa expires, you need to understand Australian Bridging Visas. Bridging Visa A If you lodge a valid visa application while you are the holder of a substantive visa in Australia, you may be eligible for a Bridging Visa A (BVA) (subject to eligibility criteria being met), which wi

The 2022-2023 state sponsorship program for South Australia is open. It is an expansive occupation list, with over 470 occupations. South Australia is prioritising migrants with the following skills and experience: - In-demand industries, including, Health, ICT, Education, Engineering, Agribusiness and Trades - Migrants who can bring their skills to growing sectors such as Hi-tech/Digital, Health and Life Sciences, Green Energy, Defence, Space and Cyber Security. South Austra

The Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) is a permanent residency visa that requires an applicant to be nominated by an employer in an eligible skilled occupation. It is a commonly used pathway for Subclass 482 visa holders to obtain permanent residency and is made up of three different streams. The Direct Entry (DE) stream allows skilled workers to live and work permanently in Australia with no requirement to have previously worked for the sponsoring employer (as is