New 482 Core Skills list includes retail managers, many engineering jobs
Migrants to Australia who want to apply for the rejigged Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) will soon need to consult the brand new Core Skills Occupation list (CSOL) to see if they can apply for the popular Permanent Residency … Continued
When will the 482 visa change? Albanese keeps migrants in the dark
It is unclear when the subclass 482 Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa will change to align with its replacement after the Albanese Government broke a budget promise to reduce the amount of experience needed to apply. Details of the Skills … Continued
Visa applications open next month for Indian MATES in Australia
Applications will kick off for the MATES Scheme (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals) visa (subclass 403) in December offering a two year stay in Australia for Indian nationals with university qualifications in certain fields. The visa is open to holders … Continued
New Skilled visa modifications to top up Australia talent pool
The Department of Home Affairs of Australia has unveiled new changes to some popular Skilled visa categories due before the end of the year. The new Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) and the National Innovation (NIV) visa (subclass … Continued
Australia – Subclass 189 Invitation Round – 05 Sept 2024
List of Occupations that were invited and their “cut-off” point-score. The table below shows the number of EOIs invited, and the tie break month and year, for the SkillSelect invitation round on 5 September 2024. Visa subclass Total EOIs Invited … Continued
Australia graduate visa reforms show the importance of expert guidance
Sweeping changes in the middle of the year to the graduate visa program in Australia have underscored the importance of securing the advice of an experienced migration agent from the very start of your migration journey. The changes, enacted on … Continued
Migration Review changes to Australia work visas imminent
Two of the main Australia work visa classes are set to undergo changes later this year with work experience requirements for a popular temporary visa slashed and the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) ceasing altogether. Applicants for the BIIP … Continued
WA skilled visa increase promises construction, healthcare boost
A massive increase in the number of skilled visa places on offer for migrants to Western Australia (WA) is set to boost the construction and healthcare workforce in a state particularly affected by crippling labour shortages. The WA state government … Continued