Skilled Visas

2024 Updates to Australia’s Temporary Graduate Visa (485 visa): Key Changes Explained

Revised Overview of the Australian Temporary Graduate Visa (485 Visa) Changes Effective July 2024 The Australian Government is set to implement significant modifications to its Temporary Graduate visa program, following its latest Migration Strategy announcement. These updates are expected to take effect from 1 July 2024, pending the approval of necessary legislative amendments. Updates to the 485 Visa – Graduate…

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South Australia 491 Visa Nomination Available to Offshore Engineering Applicants from 2 Nov 2021

South Australia 491 Visa Nomination Available to Offshore Engineering Applicants from 2 Nov 2021

South Australia 491 Visa Open to Overseas-based Applicants of Certain Engineering Occupations Following the opening of South Australia skilled visa nomination program to applicants (with one of the 70 occupations) currently residing offshore from 28 September 2021 , Migration SA has further announced that an additional 24 Engineering occupations will be opened to offshore-based applicants from 02 November 2021. From…

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Section 48 bar lifted for 190, 491 & 494 visas

Section 48 bar lifted for 190, 491 & 494 visas

A legislative amendment instrument has been registered on 29 Oct 2021. The relevant instrument is Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2021 Measures No. 2) Regulations 2021 . This instrument amends Regulation 2.12 of the Migration Regulation 1994 by adding 3 visa classes: Subclass 190 (Skilled—Nominated) visa Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)) visa 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa The…

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Australia PR via New Agriculture Visa 2021

Australia PR via New Agriculture Visa 2021

Australia PR via New Agriculture Visa 2021 – Subclass 403 Visa (Australian Agriculture Worker Stream) COVID-19 has reduced the supply of overseas workers in Australia’s agriculture sector by limiting the supply of overseas mainly due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. The departure of temporary migrants has placed further strain on the supply of low and semi-skilled workers, in particular, seasonal…

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Changes to Subclass 189 New Zealand Stream Visa in 2021

Changes to Subclass 189 New Zealand Stream Visa in 2021
What is Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa - New Zealand Stream? Subclass 189 New Zealand stream visa is for New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia. By applying for this visa, it will allow eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia indefinitely; work and study in Australia; enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme; sponsor…
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Latest COVID-19 Travel Exemptions & Priority Visa Processing for Skilled Occupations in PMSOL

Latest COVID-19 Travel Exemptions & Priority Visa Processing for Skilled Occupations in PMSOL

Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) In order to support Australia’s businesses to fill critical skills shortage from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government has identified 3 key sectors to be given priority in terms of visa processing and travel exemptions for temporary visa holders to enter Australia. These sectors were identified based on advice from the…

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