Extension of the Temporary Graduate Visa (485) Post Study Work Rights for Higher Education Students From 1 July 2023 the Australian Government will increase the duration of stay for some Temporary Graduate visas (subclass 485). Please see the Minister for Home Affairs’ announcement:Addressing skills shortages in key industries and rebuilding the international education sector. Graduates […]
The 870 temporary visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years. COVID-19 update: SC 870 visa – Permission to apply onshore: requests for permission to lodge Subclass 870 Temporary Sponsored Parent visas onshore due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions are being considered with leniency. Please book an appointment for[…..]
Summary of State Nominated 190 Visas Across Each State Following last week’s budget as well the National Migration Conference, we would like to provide our readers with an up to date summary of 190 State Nominated Visa Programmes. We are hoping this summary will make it easier for you to advise your clients or if[…..]
Partner points Schedule 6D.11 From 16 November 2019 the applicant can claim 10 partner points for their spouse or de facto under Schedule 6D.11 where the partner is: • applying for the same subclass of visa as the primary applicant • is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident • at the time of invitation[…..]
Parent Visa *** NEW 870 PARENT VISA *** SPONSORED PARENT (TEMPORARY) VISA (SUBCLASS 870) On 17 April 2019, applications open for a new parent visa subclass (870). The 870 parent visa allows parents to live temporarily in Australia for three years or five years without needing to depart the country. Further information here: Sponsored Parent (Temporary)[…..]
People with a history of domestic violence trying to migrate to Australia will face tougher application process under the new law. The new laws have passed the Senate, making it more difficult for people who have a history of domestic violence to sponsor a partner visa. More than two years after being introduced to[…..]
Most in-demand jobs that can get you permanent residency in Australia Australia has one of the biggest immigration programs in the world with 190,000 places kept every year for permanent migrants. A large part of the program- nearly 70 percent – is reserved for skilled migrants who bring the in-demand skills to meet the[…..]
South Australia Government revised the skilled occupations list over the weekend with South Australia publishing their revised lists. South Australia: South Australia specifically highlighted occupations which are now seen as classed as “low availability” including: • 139914 Quality Assurance Manager • 263113 Network Analyst • 411713 Family Support Worker In addition, 29 occupations were shifted[…..]
