What is Australia’s Migration Program? Australia’s Migration Program runs from 1 July to 30 June of each year and is reviewed annually to ensure it is fit for purpose. The size and composition of each program is set as part of Australia’s budget process. The purpose of the program is to “attract highly skilled migrants […]
Australia’s new skills list Australia has released a new skills list; the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). The PMSOL identifies Australia’s current critical skills needs, using data from the National Skills Commission and Commonwealth departments. This list is temporary and may change as Australia’s economy recovers from COVID-19. About the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation […]
If you are applying for a skilled visa this will be much welcomed news – Australia’s state nominations are reopening! States and Territories have received a very small number of allocations under the 491/190 visa programmes. These allocations will cover the period until the Federal Budget is released on 6 October 2020. State Nominations Reopen […]
The partner visa category accounts for around 25% of Australia’s migration program, making it the largest category in the family stream. As with many visa types, partner visa processing times have continued to increase year-on-year. Current Processing Times The Department of Home Affairs publishes visa processing times on their website, updating it monthly to reflect […]
Migration Agents in the UK Are you searching for a Migration Agent to process your Australian visa? You are in luck – there are a few respected and experienced Migration Agents in the UK who offer a variety of visa services. A good Migration Agent will identify the best visa pathway available for you, using […]
COVID and Australia’s Migration Programme The Department of Home Affairs has produced a fact sheet which provides new information on the impact of COVID on Australia’s Migration Programme for 2020-21. The fact sheet addresses questions around how COVID will shape Australia’s Migration Programme, and what the Government is doing to ensure the visa system supports […]
The IAA and Immigration Advice The Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA) is an independent body, created to protect the interests of applicants receiving New Zealand immigration advice. This includes advising which visa an applicant is eligible for, or assisting someone in applying for a visa. Anyone giving immigration advice must hold a current licence, unless they […]
The Australian Working Holiday Visa As lockdown restrictions slowly begin to ease, many people are looking towards future travel plans. The Australian Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) is a popular choice for those wishing to spend a year working and travelling around Australia. This visa costs $485.00 AUD and is generally processed within one month, […]
Every year on 1 July, the Australian Government releases the annual Federal Budget which includes information about visa policy. This means new Skilled Occupation Lists, visa fee increases and more. This year, because of COVID, the budget will be delayed until October 2020. Below, we have outlined the ways in which this could affect your […]
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Besides the expense and impracticality of running hotel quarantine long term, questions have been asked about its legality
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