From 1 July 2023, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase to $70,000.
The TSMIT is the minimum annual wage a 482 visa holder can be paid. Since 2013, the TSMIT has been $53,900.
By raising the TSMIT to an acceptable market rate, it protects against undermining the Australian workforce. It’s hoped that increasing the TSMIT will encourage Australians to take up local jobs.
Are you interested in employer sponsorship? Learn about the 482 visa on our dedicated webpage.
If you’re relocating to Australia, you’ll be considering how and when to send your money across. Knowing when to send your money to Australia can help maximise your dollars.
The GBP/AUD rate has hit the highest level for over a year (at the time of writing), so if you are transferring money from GBP to AUD, you may want to consider taking advantage of this level now.
Speak to our Foreign Currency Partner Halo Financial, to find out more about GBP/AUD currency movements, rates and options available to help you to achieve your desired exchange rate.
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Learn how Australian farmers can hire international workers under the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement.
The dairy industry is facing ongoing labour shortages across Australia. In response, The Australian Government has created the Dairy Industry Labour Agreement.
This agreement allows farmers to employ overseas workers under two occupations.
Farms can sponsor workers under the following visa categories:
The worker’s visa can last up to 4 years, with the possibility of extension.
Hiring international talent can be time consuming and costly for the employer. The process can be broken down into 3 steps.
There are additional obligations for the employer. For example, you must employ the worker on a full-time basis and pay them a fair wage.
Want to know more about the employer sponsorship process? You can contact us on info@visagoaustralia.com and read more on our dedicated webpage.
We understand the process of hiring international workers can seem daunting. At Visa Go Australia we can help. We have an experienced migration agent to process all visa requirements. We also have a database of CV’s and can advertise the job position for you.
If you need skilled workers, we can help!
There are many reasons to move to Australia as an electrician. Keep reading to find out why!
Electricians have high earning potential in Australia. Some parts of Australia offer salaries which are double that of the UK! If you’re looking for a better wage as an electrician, then Australia is a great option.
Maintenance Electricians earn between $80,000-$110, 000 AUD per year. In Western Australia, electricians can expect to earn $100, 000-$120, 000 AUD. This is the equivalent of around £69, 000 GBP.
Electricians working in the mining industry earn $112-$160, 000 AUD. In Western Australia, electricians can expect to earn $140-$180, 000 AUD. This is the equivalent of around £100, 000 GBP.
Discover more salary data in Hays Australia Salary Guide 2022-2023
Australia offers opportunities for electricians to earn good wages, and in turn, an amazing lifestyle! Higher wages can offer the freedom to work less hours, have more family holidays, or even retire early! The potential to work in Australia and comfortably earn $100, 000 is a great incentive to move to Australia as an electrician.
The country’s low uptake of vocational training has created a shortage of traditional trades, such as electricians. According to National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Electricians are among the most in-demand tradespeople in Australia. You will not struggle to find electrical jobs in Australia.
Electrician is in the top 5 jobs employers need filling across key industries (Hays Australia Salary Guide 2022-2023). This includes electrical jobs in mining, manufacturing, and operating industries.
So if you’re an electrician moving to Australia, there will be a job opportunity nearby.
If you’re considering a move to Australia, then it’s probably in search of a better life. In Australia you can expect an outdoor lifestyle with lots of sunshine. In summer it’s common for tradesmen working outdoors to start their day early to avoid the midday heat.
With an abundance of land, Australian houses are some of the biggest in the world. If you’re moving to Australia this can be a massive advantage. Imagine more living and outdoor space to raise a family!
Learn more about moving to Australia with children
Are you ready to move to Australia? There may be several visa options available to you, so it’s best to speak with a Migration Agent to find out what’s best suited.
Electrician is on Australia’s skills list. This means skilled visas and employer sponsored visas are available. Australia’s working holiday visa is another popular option to live in work in Australia as an electrician.
To work in Australia, you will need to become licensed. To get your Australian electrical licensing you must complete a skills assessment with Future Skills International. The skills assessment is also the first part of applying for an Australian skilled visa, so it’s a necessary investment.
Are you interested in migrating to Australia as a chef? Because now may be the perfect time! Learn about Chef skills assessment Australia. Australia’s hospitality industry has critical skills shortages, with chefs and cooks in high demand. Moreover, there are skilled visa pathways for chefs in many Australian states. Below, we explain the skilled visa process for a chef.
To emigrate to Australia as a chef, you must first complete a skills assessment. All skilled visa applicants must have their skills assessed to ensure they match Australian standards.
A chef skills assessment for Australia is completed with VETASSESS.
The assessment consists of two parts.
For more information you can visit our dedicated webpage for chef skills assessment Australia. Moreover, you can download the VETASSESS Factsheet and learn more about the job description on ANZSCO.
Top tip: It is important to determine whether you should apply as a chef or a cook. While both occupations have overlapping tasks, there are some key differences. Consequently, VETASSESS will look at employment references for managerial tasks to qualify as a chef.
Following a positive skills assessment, applicants must lodge an EOI (Expression of Interest). An EOI is an online application which registers your interest in migrating to Australia.
It’s at this stage where applicants should select which visa subclass and state to apply to. The visa category applied under will be determined by your points score and available sponsoring states. You can calculate your points score using our free assessment.
Once submitted, your EOI will generate your points score. Generally, the more points the better. Consequently, we recommend completing an English Language test to increase your overall points. A recognised test can award you up to 20 extra points.
Additionally, some states require an ROI (Registration of Interest), which is separate from the EOI. Submitting an EOI and ROI does not guarantee an invitation to apply for a skilled visa. It can be helpful seeking advice from an experienced migration agent. A good migration agent will advise you on your chances of securing a skilled visa, and outline any risks involved. Our migration agent offers visa consultations for just £60.
Chef is on the MLTSSL. This means applicants can apply independently (subclass 189) or through state sponsorship (subclasses 190 and 491). Some applicants may also be eligible for family sponsorship under subclass 491. This depends on where your family member lives, and how closely related they are. Find out more on our website.
In our experience, most applicants will require state or family sponsorship to secure a skilled visa. This is because the extra points gained from sponsorship helps secure an invitation to apply for a skilled visa.
Visa subclasses 189 and 190 are permanent residency visas, whereas the 491 is a temporary visa with a pathway to permanent residency. You can learn more on our skilled visa page, or by completing our free online visa assessment. All our visa assessments are reviewed by our migration agent for free.
Most states are offering sponsorship to chefs, however each state set their own criteria. For example, South Australia and Western Australia only sponsor chefs currently living and working in their state (at the time of writing). Others require job offers, minimum work experience and other specifications. You can check State Government websites for full eligibility details, or book a consultation with our migration agent
If you are interested in migrating to Australia as a Hairdresser, now may be the perfect time! There are skilled visa pathways for Hairdressers in several Australian states. Below, we explain the skilled visa process for hairdressers.
Hairdressers migrating to Australia are required to complete a skills assessment through VETASSESS. VETASSESS are the only Trades Recognition Australia-approved registered training organisation to conduct skills assessments for hairdressing. The assessment is completed in two parts: a document review, followed by a technical interview. You can learn more about the skills assessment on our dedicated webpage. Moreover, you can download the VETASSESS Factsheet for hairdressing.
Following a positive skills assessment, applicants need to lodge an EOI (Expression of Interest). This is an online application which registers your interest in migrating to Australia. This is when you select which visa subclass and state you wish to apply to. Some states require a registration of interest in addition to the EOI.
The visa category you apply under will be determined by your points score and the available sponsoring states. The more points the better, which is why we recommend completing an English Language test to increase your overall points score.
As Hairdresser is on the STSOL, applicants will require state sponsorship under the 190 or 491 visa subclasses. The 190 visa is a permanent residency visa, whereas the 491 is a temporary visa with a pathway to permanent residency. You can learn more on our dedicate skilled visa webpage, or by completing our free online visa assessment.
Each state will have their own set of requirements, so it is important to check you meet these before applying. You can check state Government website for full details.
New South Wales is currently open to offshore applicants (anyone residing outside Australia). You can read the full requirements on the NSW Occupation List.
At Visa Go Australia we’ve had multiple hairdressers successfully receive invitations for New South Wales. The invitations were under the 190 visa, which means these clients will receive Australian permanent residency when their visas are granted and they enter Australia. State sponsorship options are limited for Hairdressers, so the competition is fierce. If you are interested in emigrating to NSW, then now is a great time to apply.
An AUD/GBP currency update from our Foreign Exchange Partner Halo Financial.
GBP/AUD – AUD/GBP:
The GBP/AUD exchange rate has pushed through $1.91 and heading towards $1.92 at the time of writing. This is the first time it has hit this level for almost 21 months!
If you are moving to Australia, you may want to consider taking advantage of this rate now.
Our partners Halo Financial can provide guidance and insights on GBP against AUD.
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Australia has long relied on skilled worker to fill jobs and support their economy. In the wake of the pandemic the stats are clear – Australia needs skilled workers.
As a result of the Covid pandemic, Australia faces massive labour shortages. The mass exodus of temporary visa holders and closed borders has created skill shortages across the country.
Australia shed nearly 600,000 temporary visa holders in 2020, many of whom were skilled workers.
Australia’s hospitality and tourism industries have continued to express concern about their hiring struggles during the Covid pandemic. Public-facing businesses rely on casual workers, many of whom are temporary visa holders. Without students and backpackers, Australian businesses and economic growth stagnates.
Australia has locked out international students and backpackers since March 2020 – nearly two years! Fortunately, Australia reopened to some skilled temporary visa holders on 15 December 2021. This included working holiday makers, regional skilled visa holders and students.
See if you qualify for a working holiday visa
It is anticipated that reopening the borders to selected skilled visa holders will fill job vacancies.
Australia’s Government has changed its message this week, with Scott Morrison announcing free visas for students and working holiday makers. Moreover, student visa holders can now work more than 20 hours per week.
Starting today, student visa fees will be waived for the next 8 weeks. Working holiday visa fees will also be scrapped for the next 12 weeks. This is a massive investment in Australia’s tourism and skilled labour force; a huge gesture to welcome back migrants. You can learn more about applying for a visa application fee rebate on the Department website.
There are currently 23, 5000 working holiday visa holders who are yet to go to Australia.
Mr Morrison is hopeful this will encourage people to “…join our workforce and help us in our agricultural sector, in our hospitality sector, and so many of the other parts of the economy that rely on that labour”.
It is worth noting that regional work requirements remain for working holiday visa holders.
If you require assistance with an application, you can complete our free online assessment.
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Australia needs skilled workers
Applying for an Australian skilled visa is a lengthy and complicated process. The purpose of Australia’s skilled migration program is to fill gaps in Australia’s workforce to grow their economy. This is reflected in Australia’s skilled occupation lists and state sponsorship requirements, both of which dictate who can secure a visa to live and work in Australia.
With covid rocking world economies and threatening global health systems, securing a skilled visa has become more difficult and changes are occurring on a more frequent basis. Below, we outline the most recent changes impacting overseas skilled visa applicants.
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As Australian states reopen their sponsorship programs, there is much confusion about who is eligible. Below, we outline the basic eligibility for offshore applicants.
To summarise, offshore applicants can only apply to South Australia or Tasmania (job offer) for state sponsorship. Options continue to be very limited, and we encourage our clients to take whatever options are available to them (if any).
South Australia occupation list
There is much excitement about states reopening, but the reality is that it generally applies to onshore applicants only. If you want to understand your visa options, then seek advice from a licensed migration agent. We charge just £60 for a consultation with our agent. Determining your exact visa options before spending large amounts of money on the process is advisable.
A skills assessment is the first process in securing an Australian skilled visa. Each occupation has a different assessing body with different requirements and fees.
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) will increase their fees on 1 September 2021. TRA announced this the Federal Budget 2021-22. You can find their latest fees on the TRA website.
Learn more about emigrating to Australia as a tradesperson
Teachers can expect a fee increase on 1 September 2021 also. The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) will increase their fee from $860 to $1050 AUD.
Learn more about the costs and processes of emigrating to Australia as a teacher
On 9 August 2021, Vetassess changed the way professional occupations evidence their work experience. New forms have been created for selected professional occupations to complete as part of their skills assessment. This is to enable applicants to present their portfolio of work in a more streamlined and concise manner.
Certain applicants must download and fill in the editable form, then log on to the online application portal to upload it as part of the documentation requirements.
The new forms will be used to support skills assessment applications in the below occupations:
For Designers and Draftspersons, you should provide a link to your portfolio or upload samples of your design work.
Download the PDF of VETASSESS occupations
See if you qualify for a skilled visa today
While Australia is still accepting skilled visa applications, it has become a more difficult and lengthy process. If you would like an honest and professional service then we recommend booking a consultation with an experienced and licensed migration agent. Best of luck!
Australia’s PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List) has nearly doubled following the addition of 22 new occupations.
The PMSOL is temporary and updated in accordance with Australia’s labour shortages. The Government liaises with employers, business leaders and industry bodies to determine occupations in need. These most recent changes saw multiple engineering, finance and IT occupations added.
The current Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List can be found on the Department website.
Australia’s PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List) was introduced in September 2020 to address critical skills shortages and support Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19.
Applicants with a valid visa and an occupation on the PMSOL should receive priority processing.
“Employer sponsored nomination and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be given priority processing. All other skilled occupation lists will remain active, but the PMSOL occupations will take priority.” (The Department of Home Affairs 2021).
It is still possible to lodge a skilled visa application for Australia, however it is extremely difficult to obtain an invitation to apply. Consequently, applicants should ensure they have maximum skills points and consider applying for state nomination to increase their chances.
The massive demand for visas and the COVID travel bans are causing extensive processing delays for many applicants. However, working with a reputable Migration Agent like Visa Go Australia can put you in the best position for being selected to apply for a skilled visa.
We work with our clients to ensure they remain updated and have the best chances of securing their visa. You can obtain a detailed quote by filling in our online assessment for free here: https://visa-go.com/points-calculator/
You can learn more about the skilled visa on our dedicated webpage.
Book a consultation with our Australian Migration Agent Darren Chatt MARN:0211214.
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