Changes to Skilled Occupation Lists flagged for July 2018The Department of Jobs and Small Business has now published proposed changes to the occupation lists for July 2018. The public...
Plans to Increase Income Requirement for Parent Visas ScrappedAustralians wishing to sponsor their parents from overseas welcomed recent news that an increase to the income threshold for parent visas...
Skilling Australian Funds Act and Labour Market TestingThe Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Act 2018 received Royal Assent on 22nd May 2018. The Act is not yet in effect. The...
Need a second chance?If you had your Australian visa refused you may be entitled to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). An appeal to the AAT...
Will you be able to return to Australia?Permanent Residency visas are issued with a 5 year travel facility. Once this expires, permanent residents require a Resident Return Visa...
Will your occupation be restored to the list?As we approach the last quarter of this financial year, The Department of Jobs and Small Business once again carries out research to...
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS)On the 18th March 2018 the 457 visa program was replaced with the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS), the Subclass 482 visa. There are...
Citizenship - Proposed ChangesYour eligibility and options to secure Australian Citizenship On 20th April 2017 the Government attempted to change the requirements for...
Subclass 186 - Understanding the Transitional ArrangementsIn April 2017, the Government announced a series of significant changes to the permanent employer sponsored visa program, including the...
Global Talent Visa is coming!As part of ongoing visa simplification framework, the government has announced creation of a new visa to be piloted in Australia from 1...