News
9 January 2019
DoHA and ATO sharing data
As an employer that sponsors overseas workers, there are
important obligations that rest on the business. Also, as an employee who has
been sponsored by a...
15 November 2018
New labour market testing and skilling australians fund rules
If you are intending to sponsor an employee, you need to be aware that there are new rules in place for Labour Market Testing (LMT) and Skilling Australian...
7 November 2018
Government announces changes to the working holiday and holiday maker visas
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison whilst touring Queensland today (5 November 2018) announced significant changes to the Working Holiday Visa Programme.
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1 November 2018
New permanent pathway for retirement visa holders announced
The much-anticipated details of the pathway to permanent residency for holders or former holders of Subclass 405 (Investor Retirement) visa or a Subclass 4...
5 September 2018
Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) Update
In recent immigration news, visa applicants who have an occupation that is listed on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL), cou...
17 July 2018
Permanent Residency and Citizenship in Australia for New Zealand Citizens
Australia and New Zealand have always had very close ties. Over many decades, thousands of New Zealanders have lived and brought up their families in Austr...
2 July 2018
New skilled visa pilot scheme – sourcing global talent for Australian businesses
The Australian Government has announced a new skilled visa pilot scheme to attract highly skilled workers from around the world.
This new visa pathway c...
29 June 2018
Skilled visas – Increase in points pass mark
From 1 July 2018, there will be an increase in the pass mark for a variety of skilled visas. Skilled Independent (Permanent) (Class SI) Subclass 189, Skill...
14 June 2018
Sponsoring a Parent to Australia – The Contributory Parent Route
Currently the waiting list to sponsor a parent is more than 30 years. However, there is a shorter route and that is if you pay a Contribution.
There are...
6 June 2018
Pathway to Permanent Residency for Investor & Retirement Visas
It was announced in the Federal budget in May this year that the Government will introduce a new pathway to permanent residency for holders of Investor Ret...
