Migration (English Language Requirements for Subclass 476 (Skilled – Recognised Graduate) and Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) Visas) Instrument 2024 dated …The post Migration… Read More

Migration (English Language Tests and Evidence Exemptions for Subclass 500 (Student) Visa) Instrument 2024 dated 21 March 2024 increases the …The post Migration (English Language Test… Read More

Migration Amendment (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme) Regulations 2024 (the Regulations) dated 14 March 2024 amend the Migration …The post Migration Amendment (Pacific Austra… Read More

Migration (Visa Pre-application Process) Charge Regulations 2024 dated 14 March 2024 prescribe the amounts of charge to be imposed on …The post Migration (Visa Pre-application Process… Read More

Migration Amendment (Subclass 192 (Pacific Engagement) Visa) Regulations 2024 dated 14 March 2024 amend the Migration Regulations 1994 to introduce …The post Migration Amendment (Subc… Read More

Migration Amendment (Suspending Education Providers) Regulations 2024 dated 14 March 2024 supports implementation of the Government’s Migration Strategy announced on …The post M… Read More

The Migration Amendment (Subclass 500 Visas) Regulations 2024 (the Amendment Regulations) amend the Migration Regulations 1994 to focus on the …The post Migration Amendment (Subclass… Read More

From mid-2024 international higher education graduates will no longer be able to apply for the two-year extension of their post…The post End of the two-year extension of post-study wo… Read More

The Migration Regulations has been amended to insert new visa condition 8208 which applies to Subclass 500 visas to safeguard…The post New Visa Condition 8208 appeared first on M… Read More

Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot is a new temporary visa pathway for UK Citizens under the Australia-United Kingdom…The post Innovation and Early Careers Skills… Read More

Migration Legislation Amendment (Specified Work and Areas for Subclass 417 and 462 Visas) Instrument (LIN 24/020) 2024 dated 1 February…The post Migration Legislation Amendment (Speci… Read More

Migration (COVID-19 Pandemic event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa) Repeal Instrument (LIN 24/003) 2024 dated 23 January 2024 repeals…The post Migration (COVID-19 Pandemic… Read More

Migration (LIN 18/036: Period, manner and evidence of labour market testing) Amendment (LIN 23/072) Determination 2023 dated 8 December 2023 …The post Migration (LIN 18/036: Period, m… Read More

Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Repudiation) Bill 2023 amends the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 to enable the Minister to make an …The post Australian Citizenship Amen… Read More

Migration Amendment (Location Requirements for Grant of Visa) Regulations 2023 dated 23 November 2023 amends the Migration Regulation 1994 to …The post Migration Amendment (Location R… Read More

Migration Amendment (Expanding Access to Temporary Residence Transition Stream) Regulations 2023 dated 23 November 2023 amends the Migration Regulations 1994 …The post Migration Amend… Read More

Migration (Ending the COVID-19 Concession Period) (LIN 23/063) Specification 2023 dated23 November 2023 specifies 25 November 2023 as the end …The post Migration (Ending the COVID-19… Read More

The Department of Home Affairs vide their email dated 3 November 2023 with subject line “Expanding Employer Sponsored Pathways to …The post Upcoming Expansion of Pathways to PR… Read More

Migration (Visa Pre-application Process) Charge Act 2023 imposes a charge on a person registering to participate in a visa pre-application …The post Migration (Visa Pre-application Pr… Read More

Migration Amendment (Australia’s Engagement in the Pacific and Other Measures) Act 2023 enables the Minister to implement a visa pre-application …The post Migration Amendment (A… Read More

Migration Amendment (Biosecurity Contravention) Regulations 2023 dated 26 October 2023 amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to expand the cancellation ground …The post Migration Amen… Read More

Migration (LIN 19/198: Evidence of financial capacity—Subclass 500 Visa and Subclass 590 Visa) Amendment (LIN 23/070) Specification 2023 dated 29 …The post Migration (LIN 19/198… Read More

As per the Free Trade Agreement Services Section within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Innovation and Early …The post Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pi… Read More

South Australia General Skilled Migration Program is open now and skilled occupation list 2023-24 has also been published by the …The post South Australia – General Skilled Migr… Read More

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)has provided an update on the skills assessment requirements for electricians due to the recent cases of …The post Trades Recognition Australia &ndas&hell…Read More

Migration (Arrangements for Visitor (Class FA) visa applications) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/074) 2023, dated 22 September 2023 amend the Migration …The post Migration (Arrangements… Read More

Victoria’s 2023-24 Skilled Visa Nomination Program (subclass 190 and subclass 491) is now open to applicants living in Victoria and …The post Victoria Skilled Migration Program… Read More

Migration (Removal of health workforce certificate requirements) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/065) 2023 dated 13 September 2023 amends the Migration (LIN …The post Migration (Removal… Read More

Queensland has opened its state nominated skilled migration program on 5 September 2023 and will begin inviting selected applicants from …The post Queensland State Nominated Skilled M… Read More

Migration (COVID-19 Pandemic event for Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/061) 2023 dated 31 August 2023 amends …The post Migration (COVID-19 Pandemi… Read More

On 26 August 2023, the Australian Government announced that the amount of savings international students will need in order to …The post New Financial Requirements for Student visa (S… Read More

The Commonwealth Government has made a significant reduction in the visa nomination allocations for South Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) …The post Updated nominatio… Read More

Migration (Arrangements for Protection, Refugee and Humanitarian Visas) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/049) 2023 (No. 2) dated 23 August 2023 amends …The post Migration (Arrangements fo… Read More

Migration (Chemicals of Security Concern) Specification (LIN 23/053) 2023 dated 14 August 2023 specifies the list of chemicals of security …The post Migration (Chemicals of Security C… Read More

VETASSESS is offering a free employability assessment to assist onshore migrants holding permanent visas working below their skill level although …The post VETASSESS – Free Empl… Read More

ETS has announced a number of enhancements for TOEFL IBT tests including a shortened test with fewer questions, simple registration …The post Changes to TOEFL IBT English Language Tes… Read More

Migration (IMMI 18/033: Specification of Income Threshold and Annual Earnings and Methodology of Annual Market Salary Rate) Instrument 2018 dated …The post New TSMIT, Labour Agreement… Read More

Compilation of Migration (Arrangements for subclass 417 visa applications) Instrument (LIN 22/051) 2022 incorporates the amendments made by Migration (Arrangements …The post Compilati… Read More

VETASSESS offers priority processing service for general and professional occupations to fast-track the application assessment of the applicants. From July …The post VETASSESS Updates… Read More

Migration (Access to Movement Records) Instrument (LIN 23/015) 2023 dated 11 July 2023 specifies the prescribed Commonwealth, State and Territory …The post Migration (Access to Moveme… Read More

Migration (Arrangements for subclass 417 visa applications) Amendment Instrument (LIN 23/047) 2023 amends Migration (Arrangements for subclass 417 visa applications) …The post Migrati… Read More

Migration Amendment (Extension of Subclass 485 Migration Amendment (Extension of Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) Visa and Increase in Subclass 500 …The post Migration Amendment (Ext… Read More

Migration Amendment (Visa Application Charges) Regulations 2023 dated 19 June 2023 specifies the increased visa application charges for majority of …The post Migration Amendment (Visa… Read More

Migration Amendment (Subclass 189 (Skilled—Independent) Visa in the New Zealand Stream) Regulations 2023 dated 19 June 2023 amends the Migration …The post Migration Amendment (S… Read More

The Department of Home Affairs vide their email dated 21 June 2023 has informed all the migration agents that as …The post Information regarding no minimum income requirement for Perm… Read More

Migration (Payment of visa application charges and fees in foreign currencies) Instrument (LIN 23/004) 2023, dated 19 June 2023 specifies …The post Migration (Payment of visa applicat… Read More

Migration (Places and currencies for paying of fees) Instrument (LIN 23/005) 2023 dated 19 June 2023 repeals Migration (Places and …The post Migration (Places and currencies for payin… Read More

Australian Citizenship (Permanent Resident) Amendment Determination (LIN 23/024) 2023, dated 31 May 2023 amends the Australian Citizenship (Permanent Resident) Determination …The post… Read More

The Australian Government with an aim to develop a Migration Strategy to ensure the system delivers for Australians & migrants …The post Budget 2023-24 – A Better Targeted M… Read More

​​​​​​​​On 27 April 2023, the Minister for Home Affairs, announced expanded pathways to permanent residence for employer sponsored temporary s… Read More

The Government will increase the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold from the current rate of $53,900 to $70,000 from 1 …The post New Temporary Skilled Migration Income Thres… Read More

ACT Migration has made changes to ACT Nomination Guidelines, the ACT Critical Occupations List and other policy. Both the size …The post Act Nomination Guidelines and Critical Skills… Read More

A new direct pathway to Australian citizenship for eligible New Zealand citizens living in Australia has been announced by Prime …The post Australian Citizenship Direct Pathway for Ne… Read More

Migration (Fees for assessment of qualifications and experience) Instrument (LIN 23/002) 2023 dated 21 March 2023 specifies the various fees …The post Migration (Fees for assessment o… Read More

Migration (Specification of evidentiary requirements—family violence) Instrument (LIN 23/026) 2023 [the Instrument] dated 30 March 2023 repeals the Migration Regulations …The po… Read More

Migration (Securities in which an investment is a designated investment) Instrument (LIN 23/018) 2023 dated 28 March 2023, repeals Migration …The post Migration (Securities in which a… Read More

Migration Amendment (Subclass 309 Applicant Review Rights) Regulations 2023 [the Regulations] dated 30 March 2023, amends the Migration Regulations 1994 …The post Migration Amendment… Read More

Compilation of Migration (International trade obligations relating to labour market testing) Determination (LIN 21/075) 2021 [Compilation] dated 29 December 2022 …The post Compilation… Read More

Compilation of Migration (Arrangements for Protection, Refugee and Humanitarian Visas) Instrument (LIN 20/169) 2020 [Compilation] dated 14 February 2023 incorporates …The post Compila… Read More

Migration (Visitor Visa Applications from Citizens of the People’s Republic of China) Instrument (LIN 23/020) 2023 [Instrument] dated 15 March …The post Migration (Visitor Visa… Read More

Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) vide their email dated 3 March 2023 with subject line ‘AAT …The post Information on AAT – New Migration and R… Read More

Migration (IMMI 18/089: Arrangements for Other Visas) Instrument 2018 [‘the Compilation’] dated 14 February 2023 incorporates the amendments made by …The post Compilation… Read More

Migration (Arrangements for Resident Return visa applications) Instrument (LIN 22/019) 2022 incorporates the amendment made by Migration (Arrangements for Resident …The post Migration… Read More

Compilation of Migration (Arrangements for Temporary Work (International Relations) (Class GD) visa applications) (LIN 22/009) Instrument 2022 dated 29 October …The post Compilation o… Read More

Compilation of Migration (Arrangements for Bridging visa applications) Instrument (LIN 21/045) 2021 [ “the Compilation”] dated 14 February 2023 …The post Compilation of Mi… Read More

From 1 July 2023, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted an extra two years of post-study …The post Extended Post-Study Rights for Subcl… Read More

Migration Amendment (Status of Forces Agreement—Fiji and Timor-Leste) Regulations 2023 dated 16 February 2023 amends the Migration Regulations 1994 to …The post Migration Amendm… Read More

Migration Amendment (Transitioning TPV/SHEV Holders to Resolution of Status Visas) Regulations 2023, dated 9 February 2023 amend the Migration Regulations …The post Migration Amendmen… Read More

Migration Amendment (Aggregate Sentences) ACT 2023 amends the Migration Act 1958 to establish a consistent approach across the provisions of …The post Migration Amendment (Aggregate S… Read More

Migration (Visa Pre-application Process) Charge Bill 2023 (the Charge Bill) imposes different charges (which may be nil) for …The post Migration (Visa Pre-application Process) Charge… Read More

The Migration Amendment (Australia’s Engagement in the Pacific and Other Measures) Bill 2023 amends the Migration Act 1958 (the Migration …The post The Migration Amendment (Aust… Read More

On 13 February 2023, the Department has confirmed that the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) subclass 482 visa holders with occupations …The post Information on Permanent Residency Pathw… Read More

Migration Amendment (Evacuation to Safety) Bill 2023 will provide an offer of transfer to Australia from the Minister to all …The post Migration Amendment (Evacuation to Safety) Bill… Read More

Migration (Regional Processing Country—Republic of Nauru) Designation (LIN 23/017) 2023, dated 5 February 2023 designates the Republic of Nauru as …The post Migration (Regional… Read More

Migration (Refund of Second Instalment of Visa Application Charge) Instrument (LIN 23/022) 2023, dated 2 February 2023 specifies the visa …The post Migration (Refund of Second Instalm… Read More

Migration (Designated APEC Economy) Instrument (LIN 23/008) 2023, dated 30 January 2023, defines “designated APEC economy” in regulation 1.03 of …The post Migration (Desig… Read More

Ministerial Direction No 99 revokes Direction 90 given under section 499 of the Migration Act 1958 (the Act) which commenced …The post New Ministerial Direction No 99 – Refusal… Read More

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A complete family usually comprises spouses, parents, children, and siblings. Family members are important because they can offer support and …The post What are the Primary Difference… Read More

The offices for the skills assessing authority will be shut down during the course of festive season. Read more  …The post Skills Assessing Authority Holiday Shutdown Period and… Read More

Migration Amendment (Subclass 189 Visas—New Zealand Stream) Regulations 2022 [the Regulations] dated 8 December 2022 amends the Migration Regulations 1994 …The post Migration Am… Read More

Skilled Independent Visa – New Zealand stream has been temporarily closed to new applications which means an application for this …The post Skilled Independent Visa – New… Read More

On 28 October 2022, the Minister for Migration released Ministerial Direction 100, for reducing the processing times across caseload and …The post The New Australian Skilled Visas Pro… Read More

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Migration (International trade obligations relating to labour market testing – Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement) Amendment Determination (LIN 22/098) 2022, …The pos… Read More

Good news for migrants waiting for skilled migration opportunity in Australia. Under South Australia Skilled and Business Migration Program, South Australia is going to nominate offshore app… Read More

The offer of temporary humanitarian stay by the Australian government to Ukrainian nationals has expired. The department now advises Ukrainians and their families that want to come to Austra… Read More

In response to the multi-dimensional humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, Minister Giles has announced that Myanmar nationals currently residing in Australia and who have arrived with a valid vis… Read More

In response to the multi-dimensional humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, Minister Giles has announced that Myanmar nationals currently residing in Australia and who have arrived with a valid vis… Read More

Migration Amendment (Subclass 191 Visas—Waiver of Conditions) Regulations 2022, dated 10 November 2022 amends the Migration regulations 1994 to enable family members of skilled workers… Read More

South Australia Skilled and Business Migration Program are increasing its nominations of offshore skilled migrants during 2022-23, with over 1,100 candidates already nominated to address urg… Read More

Migration (Arrangements for Temporary Work (International Relations) (Class GD) visas) Amendment Instrument (LIN 22/088) 2022 (No. 2) dated 26 October 2022, amends the Migration (Arrangement… Read More

Migration (Temporary Activity (Class GG) Visa and Visitor (Class FA) Visa) Specified Class of Persons (Virtus Oceania Asia Games) Instrument 2022, dated 17 October 2022, specifies that certa… Read More

It is advised that the eligible Student and Working Holiday/Work and Holiday visa holders seeking a refund under Student and Working Holiday VAC Refund Scheme, must lodge their request throu… Read More

The Skilled and Business Migration has taken measures to manage the high demand and a limited interim allocation of 70 nomination places from the Commonwealth Government. The following measu… Read More

Migration (Points for Business Innovation Stream and Investor Stream of Subclass 188 Visa) Instrument (LIN 22/083) 2022 dated 4 October 2022 specifies the minimum score on the Business Innov… Read More

VETASSESS will resume offshore practical assessments for electricians in India next month and also new dates are out for the UK and South Africa. VETASSESS will be conducting skills assessme… Read More

The Australian Government has announced three Skills Assessment Pilots this year to provide greater opportunities for onshore migrants to join the workforce and provide assistance to Austral… Read More

The temporary removal of the limitation of working 40 hours per fortnight for international students for providing immediate assistance to Australian businesses facing critical workforce sho… Read More