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What is the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) migration program?
This visa program enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers are unable to sou… Read More
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2022-09-28 02:01
A Chef Story – Part 2 | Fernando Magallanes
Our first chef in part one mobilized to Australia in March 2012. What makes this story so interesting, is that there was a… Read More
2022-09-21 07:50
A Chef Story – Part 1 | Ronnel Britania
This is part one in the story of a unique parallel in two people’s lives, connected by Perdaman Global Services.
In 2012, Morr… Read More
2022-08-02 07:57
What is a DAMA?
A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a regional state body (usually a Chamber of Commerce, Regional Develo… Read More
2020-09-30 07:40
The Australian Government reacted quickly to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic, closing our international borders and imposing strict travel bans to keep Australia safe. This disruptio… Read More
2020-09-16 03:30
The Australian Hotels Association has secured a pathway for interstate specialist staff to migrate to Western Australia.
With the support of the Tourism Minister Paul Papalia, labour shortag… Read More
2020-09-10 02:09
Some Australian States and Territories have been granted allocation places for the Business Innovation & Investment (188 & 132) and 491 and 190 Visa Programs. The allocations are lim… Read More
2020-08-12 02:57
Measures put in place by the government to combat COVID-19 has seen many businesses forced to pause operations and/or stand down their employees. This has led to some confusion for employers… Read More
2020-04-28 05:00
Visa FAQ
Q: I am currently in Australia on a tourist visa, what are my options?
Tourist visas only allow a temporary stay. Due to the current circumstances associated with COVID-19 all visit… Read More
2020-04-15 08:16
Communication is key.
One of the biggest barriers to business success is poor communication.
Getting it wrong can cost your business money, talent and growth opportunities.
With more than 16… Read More
2020-03-24 09:07
Australia’s healthcare institutions are overwhelmed already and expecting demand to increase rapidly. As patient numbers rise, so too does the requirement for appropriate measures to t… Read More
2019-12-13 04:11
With one in four Australians born overseas, multiculturalism has become central to Australia’s national identity.
Despite this, there remains an overwhelming fear towards people of dif… Read More
2019-10-23 08:40
The U.S. boasts the largest number of universities among the world’s top 1,500 ranked Schools. Australian Universities have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the over… Read More
2019-10-15 01:32
Last month, Perdaman Global Services hosted, in partnership with the FACCI (French Chamber of Commerce and Industry), the 4th edition of our industry breakfast to discuss about skill shortag… Read More
2019-10-15 01:22
Last month, we were pleased to welcome Antonio and his wife Kathy, owner of MOMMS (Multi-Orient Manpower and Management Services), our long-lasting partner from Manila, Philippines. Perdaman… Read More
2019-10-14 02:22
Points test system is used across several general and business skills visa programs. It ranks you based a combination of factors such as your age, English language proficiency, education, em… Read More
2019-10-14 02:11
On 16th November 2019, the Department of Home Affairs will be introducing 2 new temporary visas:
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional Visa
Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsor… Read More
2019-09-25 02:51
Perdaman Global Services have a network of partners from around the globe. The longest standing partnership is with MOMMS (Multi-Orient Manpower and Management Services) who we have been wor… Read More
2019-09-05 02:47
See below a comparison table between the IELTS and the TOEFL exam.
General information IELTS vs TOEFL
IELTS GENERAL / ACADEMIC
TOEFL
English Style of Reference
British… Read More
2019-08-26 03:58
On 16 August 2019, a team of Timor-Leste nationals arrived in Perth for 14-days on-the-job training with Perdaman Global Services. The objective of the trip was to gain valuable insight and… Read More
2019-08-20 01:39
Australian businesses and start-ups will have streamlined access to the best and brightest talent from around the world with the continuation of the Global Talent – Employer Sponsored… Read More
2019-08-13 02:57
Last month, Perdaman Global Services was pleased to welcome international students from the English Culture Centre (ECC) China, for a 2-week education tour here in Perth.
Program background… Read More
2019-08-07 03:23
The Department of Home Affairs has announced a new Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) to replace the current Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489).
The new… Read More
2019-07-10 03:33
DAMA’s are agreements made between the Australian Government and Designated Area Representatives of specific regions. They have been designed to provide employers access to skilled and… Read More
2019-07-02 08:01
Australia’s immigration system is the most complex piece of legislation. Due to the regular updates of the system, potential applicants need to be aware of the changes that could poten… Read More
2019-06-24 07:44
The Australia China Business Council, in partnership with Deloitte Private, has released a new report prepared by Deloitte Access Economics entitled The Impact of the Significant Investor Vi… Read More
2019-06-17 01:33
Your ticket to the world…
Do you dream about sitting in a classroom in a different country, meeting foreigner students and learning a new language?
Our Study abroad program will give… Read More
2019-06-11 09:06
Why would an applicant decide to apply for a Business Innovation and Provisional Investment Visa by comparison to Employer Nomination Scheme or Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme or General… Read More
2019-06-07 07:48
Western Australia’s Goldfields region is set to receive an economic boost with the Morrison Government signing a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) with the City of Kalgoorlie… Read More
2019-05-30 06:35
This week, the Perdaman team had organised the 3rd edition of our industry breakfast to discuss about overseas recruitment and skill shortages – We thank all the representatives for… Read More
2019-05-28 06:23
The new sponsorship arrangements
have been implemented last month for the temporary parent visa (Subclass 870).
Eligible Australian citizens and permanent residents can now submit an
applica… Read More
2019-05-15 03:42
Western Australia’s hospitality industry is delivering world class experiences, service, food and beverage to their customers and this is only possible as a result of world class indus… Read More
2019-04-29 01:21
As a member of the FACCI WA, Perdaman Global Services was given the opportunity to present the company to other members during a special Presentation and Networking Session organised by the… Read More
2019-04-16 08:16
The
Perdaman Platform (TPP) provides Ultra-fast connectivity to professional
Interpreters on the web, via any mobile device (iOS or Android) and traditional
analog phone lines. The platform… Read More
2019-04-03 09:17
Below are the recommendations which we think can have a major impact on the Temporary Skilled visa system.
Click here to read about all 21 recommendations
Recommendation 2
2.100 The committe… Read More
2019-04-03 08:21
The 2019 Federal Budget contains the following announcements and information related to the Department of Home Affairs and the migration program.
VACs to increase
Base VACs&nb&hell…Read More
2019-03-27 02:16
Young Australians will more easily be able to holiday, work and study in Greece with reciprocal Work and Holiday arrangements set to commence on 1 July 2019.
500 places each will be availabl… Read More
2019-03-22 07:08
Migration Program ceiling for 2019-20
The Migration Program planning ceiling for 2019-20 is 160,000, with a continued focus on skills. More than two thirds of the Program is allocated to the… Read More
2019-03-20 05:12
This week, the Perdaman team had organised the 2nd edition of our industry breakfast to discuss about skill shortages and the skill assessment process with the representatives of the he… Read More
2019-03-11 01:34
New Occupation Lists
Subclass 186 List
arts administrator or manager (ANZSCO code 139911);
dancer or choreographer (ANZSCO code 211112);
music director (ANZSCO code 211212);
a… Read More
2019-03-11 01:23
The Accredited Sponsor Scheme, which allows rapid processing of skilled visas, is to be substantially expanded in a move that will benefit many Australian businesses.
Accredited sponsors typ… Read More
2019-03-05 04:28
Migrants who wish to bring their parents to Australia for longer periods will be able to lodge a sponsorship application to sponsor their parent for the much-debated new temporary Sponsored… Read More
2019-03-01 01:59
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) has announced changes to the Trade Skills Assessment programs for TSS, OSAP and TRS. The following changes apply to all applications received from 1st Marc… Read More
2019-02-27 03:12
Last year, the Government announced changes to its working holiday and visa program – when implemented, it would represent one of the biggest overhauls of the extremely popular program… Read More
2019-02-20 02:20
The new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) analysis shows that in 2016, half of the 1.5 million temporary residents in Australia were living in Sydney (27 per cent) and Melbourne (24 per… Read More
2019-02-19 01:38
The latest FACTSheet produced by the Committee for Perth contains a snapshot of key facts and figures relating to the current performance of Perth and Western Australia. It draws on data fro… Read More
2019-02-12 05:14
VETASSESS, Australia’s largest skills assessment authority, currently uses only month and year to calculate the employment dates. As of 14 February 2019, they will be considering the e… Read More
2019-02-06 02:45
Last month, the PGS team was pleased to take part in the International Early Childcare Education Awards Nights organised by the Australian-Sino Childcare Education and Management Associ… Read More
2019-02-05 03:02
As some would be aware, companies are able to enter into a labour agreement with the government which is a formal arrangement negotiated between an Australian employer and the Australian Gov… Read More
2019-02-05 01:52
The purpose of the Australian Business and Innovation and Investment programme is to increase the entrepreneurial talent and diversify business expertise in Australia.
Hence this visa is tar… Read More
2019-02-04 02:50
Why do people start looking for jobs when they are already in a full-time job? Is it for a higher salary? A better career progression plan or simply a new challenge or better life &nda&hell…Read More
2019-01-08 02:31
To gain additional points to lodge a skilled migration visa application to receive an invitation, we recommend the following actions:
Prepare and study to obtain the Superior English or PTE… Read More
2018-10-30 01:59
This amendment relates to the small cohort of temporary resident retirees who have been unable to progress to permanent residency due to the closure of that pathway for retirees.
From 1… Read More
2018-09-05 09:38
A group of local, national and international business, community and public policy leaders have joined the Murdoch University community to provide valuable advice, insights and support for t… Read More
2018-08-20 04:02
On 19 February 2016, to acknowledge the special bilateral relationship between Australia and New Zealand, the Australian Government announced an additional pathway to Australian permane… Read More
2018-08-15 09:13
For a nomination to be approved, the Department must be satisfied that a suitable qualified and experienced Australian worker is not available to fill the nominated position.
Mandatory Crite… Read More
2018-08-15 01:55
The Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill released by The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet… Read More
2018-08-13 08:00
Download a copy of our August Newsletter here or click on the image below:
The post August Newsletter appeared first on Perdaman Global Services Read More
2018-08-10 01:00
Yesterday, the Australian Government announced that the Migration Amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Regulations 2018 will be implemented on 12th August 2018.
What are the key features of… Read More
2018-08-08 01:00
ISA Group Pty Ltd and Translators International is proud to introduce you to our new venture operating as Perdaman Global Services.
ISA was initially established as Immigration Solutions Au… Read More
2018-01-22 07:48
The Government is introducing the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy, effective from March 2018. This will impact employers planning to sponsor overseas employees on short-term and permane… Read More
2017-10-25 05:08
Window of Opportunity to Gain Australian Citizenship.
By Ully Fritsch
Many migrants who have held ‘Permanent Resident’ status for 12 months or longer, have become eligible… Read More
2017-09-14 02:48
Migration agents who have been successful with the SIV have a thorough understanding of the benefits of the SIV in comparison to other visa categories. This goes well beyond the no Eng… Read More
2017-09-11 03:13
From 1 March 2018, a new training levy is set to make sponsoring foreign workers significantly more expensive for most Australian businesses:
The ‘Skilling Australian Fund (SAF) Levy&r&hell…Read More
2017-09-05 06:33
From Working Holiday Visa to PR – (How) Is it possible?
Which group do you belong to?
Group 1: I already have a qualification (from overseas or Australia)
Group 2: I have no… Read More
2017-08-28 08:13
ISA Group (Perdaman) Pty Ltd remains committed to manage and run the business in a sustainable and responsible manner that adds value to the community around us. We endeavour to initiat… Read More
2017-08-08 05:11
The post Noelene Murray COO of Perdaman Global Services (Perdaman) Pty Ltd meeting with Peter Dutton to discuss the impact the 19 April regulations changes have had on small business . appe… Read More
2017-08-08 05:11
The post Noelene Murray COO of ISA Group (Perdaman) Pty Ltd meeting with Peter Dutton to discuss the impact the 19 April regulations changes have had on small business . appeared first on I… Read More
$15 Million Investment Transforms Northam Boulevard Into Regional Hub With Solar Energy At Its Heart
2017-05-02 08:20
The town of Northam east of Perth is about to undergo a major transformation thanks to a multi-million dollar shopping centre and solar energy investment by Vikas Rambal’s Perdaman Gro… Read More
2017-05-02 08:15
Come join us for an informative evening on PTE Academic, the English Test trusted by universities, colleges and governments around the world. You can use this test to prove your English abi… Read More
2017-04-05 07:28
DATE AND TIME
Wed. 26 April 2017
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm AWST
LOCATION
Alluvion Building
Level 17 58 Mounts Bay Road
Perth, WA 6000
Attention to Accounting, IT and Engineering Gra… Read More
2017-03-21 04:31
Margaret River Wines paves way into the Chinese market with the opening of their first wine store in Beijing. Capitalising on China’s growing appreciation for wine, Perth-based M… Read More
2017-03-08 07:15
Another step for Australia towards promoting bilateral relations with Asia:
http://vietnamembassy.org.au/embassy-activities/ArtMID/612/ArticleID/226/Australia-and-Vietnam-Sign-New-Work… Read More
2017-03-01 07:01
ISA Group is proud to have hosted our very first information session for 2017. Held at our Perth office, ISA Group collaborated with Language Links Education & Training Colleg… Read More
2017-02-22 03:17
Australia’s cities continue to be recognised as best cities for study destinations for International students around the globe.
There were a total of 7 Australian cities made it in thi… Read More
2017-02-03 08:13
Come and join our FREE information session to learn how you can optimise your points for your visa and hear from key note speakers from Language Links and ISA Group ( Perdaman) .
The… Read More
2017-02-01 03:50
Many of you may be familiar with the Working Holiday Maker Program. The program is popular because it allows visa holders to travel around Australia and obtain short-term work experien… Read More
2017-02-01 03:46
The new definition came into effect on the 19th November 2016.
Impact of the change:
Removal of the term ‘relatives’ and limiting the migration pathway to only the spouse or de f… Read More
2017-01-25 03:43
The Year of the Rooster is nearly here. The new year in china is based on the Lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian meaning its date change each year. This year the celebrations start on… Read More
2017-01-20 07:43
Lonely Planet, CNN, Travel+Leisure and Vogue have singled out Perth and Western Australia as one of the world’s must visit destinations in 2017.
Perth has some of the best beaches in… Read More
2016-12-14 01:49
Supporting innovation through immigration:
The Entrepreneur Visa
On the 10th September 2016, the Australian Government introduced an additional stream to the existing Subclass 188 business a… Read More
2016-12-14 01:40
The first quarter of 2016/17 has seen some significant changes in the temporary visa framework, starting with the major restructuring of the Student visa programme which took place on the fi… Read More
2016-11-07 06:14
New amendments made to Subclass 457 Visas (Temporary Work skilled) visas granted after 19th November.
457 visa holders will now only be able to remain in Australia for 60 days following ceas… Read More
2016-10-18 07:12
Relocating to a new country can be tough, Although the beaches, the parrots, the beautiful weather may be fantastic sometimes the sunshine just doesn’t quite take away the pangs of hom… Read More
2016-10-18 07:06
Foreign investors are fundamental to the Australian property market and commercial and agricultural investments. Over the last couple of years there has been no shortage of debate in the rol… Read More
2016-10-18 07:00
Fancy a change? Want to relocate ? Australia could be the right choice for you! Sydney harbour, Swan river, Perth, Margaret River, Melbourne, Brisbane, have you done your research? Where do… Read More
2016-09-09 00:33
On 10 September 2016, the immigration department will launch a new Entrepreneur visa stream and amend the points test for the skilled migration programme to attract and retain the best and b… Read More
2016-09-01 02:47
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) is hailing a decision made by the High Court Yesterday and states it will protect local jobs and prevent the exploitation of foreign workers in the offs… Read More
2016-08-23 03:10
From the 1st of July 2016 the new occupational ceilings were announced, encouraging people to apply for their skilled visas earlier this year as only so many visas for certain skilled j… Read More
2016-04-21 02:55
A webinar is now available with ISA Group’s Noelene Merrey as a guest with Momentum Wealth – for those interested you can click the following link to register:
https://attendee.g… Read More
2016-01-25 02:50
Innovators and entrepreneurs will be encouraged to bring their ideas to Australia with visa reforms to attract talented and highly educated people. This is to be introduced by the current Co… Read More
2016-01-12 02:33
Free migration seminar held in a relaxed and friendly environment for individuals and families to learn more about living and working in Australia.
This is an amazing opportunity to find ou… Read More
2016-01-01 00:58
2016 has started and I wish you all good health, happiness and success!
Migration is an important factor in ensuring Australia’s continued prosperity and place in the global economy.&n&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Are you planning to live, work or study in Australia, a country that is multicultural, strongly reflected in the lifestyle, food and cultural environment that is, innovative and energised? … Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Down Under Live Expo is one of UK and Ireland’s BIGGEST and dedicated expo for migration into Australia. At the expo, ISA Group’s team will provide complimentary visa a… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Are you in the midst of considering to move to Australia and begin a new chapter in your life in 2016? Buy your tickets now and meet the ISA Group team at the… read mor… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season. Thank you for your ongoing support and we look forward working with you in 2016. Happy&he&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
On 7 December 2015, the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, MP Peter Dutton announced the introduction of a new Entrepreneur visa, designed to attract innovative talent… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Once you’ve made that big life choice to emigrate to Australia, one of the very first things to do is apply for your visa. The options available are one, you must learn&helli&hell…Read More
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