2024-2025 Migration Program planning levels On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government announced that the planning levels for the 2024–25 permanent Migration Program (Migration Program) will be set at 185,000 places. The permanent Migration Program will help fill skills shortages in priority sectors and prioritise visa processing for regional Australia while the Australian Government builds…
What is Labour Market Testing？ Labour Market Testing (LMT) is a regulatory measure mandated by the Australian government to safeguard the interests of the domestic workforce. Its primary objective is to ensure that Australian employers exhaust all avenues to recruit local talent before turning to overseas workers to fill skilled positions. By implementing LMT, the…
How to Deal with Offshore Visa Cancellation? What steps should you take if your visa gets cancelled while you are offshore? Once your visa is cancelled under Section 128, the Department of Home Affairs will send you a letter notifying you of the cancellation. Within 28 days from the date of this letter, you must…
How to Choose an Australian Parent Visa？ Introduction Australia, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cities, and excellent education and healthcare systems, has always been an appealing destination for individuals seeking a better future. For parents with Australian citizenship or permanent resident children residing in Australia, numerous parent visa options are available to facilitate family…
The role of migration agents in the Australian visa application process The Australian visa application process can be complex and confusing, with many different visa options and requirements to navigate. For this reason, many people choose to seek the assistance of a migration agent when applying for an Australian visa. A migration agent is a…
Australian Skilled Visa EOI Invitations issued on 8 December 2022 Invitation rounds for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored visas. The current invitation round results for the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored have been released. The total…
