Construction Visa Subsidy program
Date: 05 May 2023 The program will provide grant payments of up to $10,000 to support skilled migration visa pathways for workers and help offset expenses such as migration agent fees, visa application fees and relocation costs. Introduction to the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) The State Government is investing in initiatives to ensure locals are […]
What’s in the Budget for Immigration: Federal Budget 2023 & Migration
Date: 05 May 2023 The Australian Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 has been announced on May 9, 2023, revealing several significant changes for the Migration Industry. INCREASED SKILLED MIGRATION OPPORTUNITIES Migration Planning Level for 2023-24 Permanent Migration Program will be set at 190,000 places, with 137,100 places dedicated for Skilled Migration. The Skilled […]
Permanent Residency Pathway for Aged Care Workers
Date: 05 May 2023 Australian aged care providers can now apply to access the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement to recruit qualified direct care workers, such as Nursing Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Aged or Disabled Carer from overseas to work in the aged care sector, either for Subclass 482 visa, or Subclass 186 […]
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa Holders will have a Pathway to Permanent Residency by Late 2023
Date: 05 May 2023 The Australian Government has announced that by the end of 2023, all all Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) visa holders will have a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. This move will provide employers and migrants with greater certainty and help to increase the skill level in Australia’s permanent skilled program. […]
Revamping Australia’s Migration System: Five Key Changes Proposed by the Albanese Government
Revamping Australia’s Migration System: Five Key Changes Proposed by the Albanese Government Date: 27 April 2023 Â Major reform to Australia’s migration system is on the horizon, with the release of a landmark review proposing significant changes for the 1.8 million temporary migrants with work rights. The proposed changes would impact skilled migrants, exploited workers, […]
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold raised to $70,000
Date: 27 April 2023 The Albanese Government has increased the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $53,900 to $70,000 from July 1. WHAT IS THE TSMIT? The TSMIT is the minimum income required for temporary skilled migrant workers to be classified as “skilled” and eligible for a temporary work visa. The increase in the […]
Int’l students can work upto 48 hrs/fortnight from 01 Jul 2023.​
Date: 05 May 2023 ​​From 1 July 2023, student visa holders will be restricted to 48 hours of work a fortnight From 1 July 2023, student visa holders can work no more than 48 hours a fortnight while studying. Student visa holders have no work restrictions when their course of study or training is not […]
2-Year 408 Pandemic Visa for 485 Visa Holders
2-Year 408 Pandemic Visa for 485 Visa Holders 🚨 Attention 485 visa holders in Australia! 🚨 If your visa expired or will expire between 1 Sep 2022 and 1 Jul 2023, or if you were in Australia throughout the pandemic period and are not eligible for the TGV Replacement stream, you may be eligible for […]
Subclass 485 – Post Study Work Visa Extension: Feb 2022
Two Year Extension for Subclass 485 Graduates from 01 July 2023 Starting July 1, 2023, international graduates with select degrees, and in areas of verified skill shortage will receive a two-year extension of their post-study work rights from the Department ? These extended work rights come into effect from 1 July 2023 and will extend […]
Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa: COVID-19 Concessions
COVID-19 Concessions for Subclass 476 Skilled Recognised Graduate visa Skilled-Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa holders affected by COVID-19 international travel restrictions may be eligible for a visa extension. This will allow eligible Skilled-Recognised Graduate visa holders to enter or remain in Australia until 14 April 2024. Eligible visa holders will be notified directly. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA […]
