COVID-19 almost brought the world to a halt, and it has had the same effect on Australian visa applications. Australian visas are still being processed, however it is evident that the current global pandemic is having some impact. The MIA (Migration Institute of Australia) and its members are the authority and benchmark for informed, trusted […]
Northern Territory On 5 June 2020, MigrationNT announced changes to their state nomination under the General Skilled Migration programme (Skilled visa subclasses 190 and 491). “Changes to eligibility criteria for Northern Territory (NT) nomination under General Skilled Migration Program will take effect from 1 July 2020. Changes to state nomination Key changes include extra residency […]
Victoria closes Skilled Nominated Visa Programme for 2019-20 Effective immediately, Victoria’s skilled visa nomination programme is temporarily closed. This includes both the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). This closure is a result of the state’s annual quota being filled for the 2019-20 programme year. We […]
Australian Visa Medical Examinations Most visa applicants must undergo a full medical examinations to ensure they satisfy the health criterion set out by the Australian Government. This primarily includes skilled, parent and partner visas applications. You can check if you require a health examination here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/who-needs-health-examinations Medical Examinations during COVID-19 As a result of COVID-19 […]
COVID and Construction In response to COVID-19 threatening Australia’s economy, State Governments are working to protect the construction industry, recognising its vital role in Australia’s workforce. In offering stimulus packages, bringing forward projects and minimising tender costs, Australia is aiming to support and save local jobs. Furthermore, this work will provide Australia with much needed […]
Research into life in Australia Australians are more satisfied with their lives according to the Better Life Index. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Better Life Index suggests that, based on the OECD average, more Australians are content with their current lives. The Better Life Index is an interactive web-based tool that measures […]
Transitioning your Job to Australia As COVID-19 continues to impact global movement, preparing for your move to Australia can feel a bit daunting. So, together with Hays Globalink, we bring you some practical tips on how to transition your career to Australia and move forward with your relocation plans. Upskill with Hays Thrive Hays Thrive […]
Each month the invitation round results are published on SkillSelect. This is a good indication of determining if you have enough points to secure a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) visa, and how long it may take you to secure an invitation. Invitations are not guaranteed and your EOI will expire after 2 years. The latest […]
As a result of COVID-19, global travel bans have left migrants worried about activating their visas before the initial entry date. The below information from MIA and the Department of Home Affairs addresses this question. “Condition 8504 – Must enter Australia before specified date The Department has provided information for the holders of skilled […]
Processing Times for Parent Visas The Department of Home Affairs do not provide processing times for Contributory Parent, Contributory Aged Parent and Aged Parent visa applications. This is because applications for these visas are subject to capping and queuing. Capping means that a limited number of visas are granted each Migration Program year. Once this number is […]
