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......
What is the pathway from a 457 visa to permanent residency? If you either held, or were an applicant for a 457 visa (which was subsequently granted) on 18 April 2017, transitional arrangements apply when you lodge a 186 ENS visa via transition. What are the benefits of the transitional arrangements? You only need to work for......
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......
