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......
Thirty (30) new occupations added to the Skilled Occupations Lists! On 11 March 2019, the skilled occupation lists were updated. If your occupation previously was restricted to the Short Term List or wasn’t listed on any list, then it’s worth having another look as your visa options may have changed. If your occupation has moved......
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......
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......
Case Overview Our client was working for his employer based out of their UK office. He had been offered a promotion to the position of General Manager to establish business operations in Australia. He had a degree in business but had not worked at the level of General Manager previously. He had been with his......
The WA State Migration Center has re-opened the application portal for new applications requiring RCB certification for Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme subclass 187 visas. Many employers and visa applicants will be disappointed to learn that Perth has been removed from the list. Employers based in the following regions can continue to apply for RCB......
