Australian Visa Changes from 1 July 2024 Several significant changes to Australian visas have come into effect from 1 July 2024. Here are the key changes you should be aware of: 1. Student Visa From 1 July 2024 onwards, the following visa holders are prohibited from applying for the Student Visa through the onshore pathway:…
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…
The Costs of Sponsoring Foreign Employees for Employer-Sponsored Visas Australia attracts skilled professionals from around the world, and businesses often seek to sponsor foreign workers for Australian Employer-Sponsored Visas to fill job vacancies. While these visas offer opportunities, it is crucial to grasp the costs involved. In this article, we will break down the expenses…
How to Apply for an Australian National Police Certificate for Visa Applications? When applying for an Australian visa, you may be required to submit an Australian Police Certificate to support your application. This certificate provides information about your criminal history in Australia and is often a mandatory requirement for immigration and visa applications. In this…
Your Guide to Australia’s Employer-Sponsored Visas: Which One is Right for You? Australia offers a range of employer-sponsored visas for individuals seeking to work and live in the country. The three main visa options are Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage Visa), Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme Visa), and Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa).…
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…
Skillselect Invitation issued in January 2021 Invitation rounds for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored visas. The 2021 first invitation round results for Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored has been released recently. The total number of…
