Starting from 16 October 2024, changes to the Public Interest Criteria (PIC) 4005 and 4007 will provide relief for minor visa applicants who were born and ordinarily reside in Australia. These applicants will no longer be required to demonstrate that they are free from any medical condition that may impose a significant cost on the......
From 15 October 2024, secondary applicants (such as spouses, partners, or family members) applying under several permanent Skilled and Employer Sponsored visa subclasses will have access to family violence provisions. These provisions aim to protect individuals who are no longer in a relationship with the primary visa applicant due to family violence. The visa subclasses......
Vetasess have announced changes to the employment and training requirements for Pathway 1 assessments through TRA The amount of verifiable employment evidence a Pathway 1 (no Australian qualification) : Licensed trade with no formal training – six years work experience Licensed trade with formal training – four years work experience Non-licensed trade with no formal......
In March 2019, the Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) was approved. The final details are yet to be released including the application process, occupations list and criteria. The final requirements to be released: June 2019 Lodge applications from: July 2019 Start advertising the position: Immediately* The Goldfields Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a five year......
If you don’t comply with your visa conditions, there are many ways it can catch up with you. If you are forewarned you can make better decisions before any potential breaches take place. As registered migration agents, we receive inquiries from visa holders who have already breached their current or prior visa conditions and are......
Current processing times for 482 nominations and visa applications are 1 – 2 months from submission. Standard Business Sponsors can apply for Accredited Status to receive priority processing. Accredited Sponsor Scheme The Accredited Sponsor Scheme provides Standard Business Sponsors with streamlined and priority processing arrangements for 482 nomination and visa applications. Most applications for Accredited......
A new training levy applies to all 482, 186 ENS and 187 RSMS nominations lodged on or after 12 August 2018. So what is the training levy? How much will it cost and what are your options for a refund? The Skilled Australia Fund (SAF) is managed by the Department of Education and Training (DET). The purpose......
From the 1 July 2017 the age limit for Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186 via direct entry and RSMS subclass 187 via Direct Entry was lowered from under 50 to under 45 years of age. The age limit for those applying under the transition stream remains at under 50 years of age. Contact our Migration......
The current 457 visa is due to be replaced by the TSS visa in March 2018. There are will be two occupation lists for the TSS. These lists are split into the ‘short’ and ‘medium’ term. Short term occupations will be issued a visa for two years with no pathway to permanent residency. Medium term......
