Hot Legal Topics – Episode 4
Episode 4 | The Intersection of Immigration & Family Law In episode four of the series, Jackson Taylor, Partner at Roam Migration Law, talks with Byron Leong, Partner at Lander & Rogers about the intersection of immigration and family law and the potential gaps in the system. Hot Legal Topics is a new video series, […]
Hot Legal Topics – Episode 3
Episode 3 | Immigration Law Hot Legal Topics is a new video series, hosted by Rebecca Spoor, the Business Development Manager at Roam Migration Law, in which leading Australian lawyers discuss the hot-button topics in law right now. In our first series, over six episodes, our legal experts delve into significant issues, changes, and trends […]
Hot Legal Topics – Episode 2
Episode 2 | Family Law Hot Legal Topics is a new video series, hosted by Rebecca Spoor, the Business Development Manager at Roam Migration Law, in which leading Australian lawyers discuss the hot-button topics in law right now. In our first series, over six episodes, our legal experts delve into significant issues, changes, and trends […]
Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) now open to metropolitan Melbourne applicants
Onshore candidates living and/or working in metropolitan Melbourne can now submit a registration of Interest (ROI) for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) nomination. The new expanded eligibility criteria opens Victoria’s subclass 491 visa program to skilled migrants living anywhere in Victoria, including previously ineligible metropolitan Melbourne residents who wish to relocate to work […]
GSM Skills Assessment obtained 60 days after invitation now acceptable
Skills assessments obtained within 60 days of receiving an invitation for a General Skilled Migration Visa will now be accepted by the Department of Home Affairs. Skills Assessment required for GSM visas To be eligible for a General Skilled Migration (GSM) Visa, applicants need to meet specific requirements, including having obtained a positive skills assessment. […]
A Permanent Residency pathway for Australian 482 visa holders
Skilled Occupation Lists For the purposes of skilled migration, the Australian government is guided by the National Skills Commission’s classification of occupations into lists to address Australian workforce labour shortages. These include: The Short-Term Skill Occupation List (STSOL) addressing short-term shortages Medium and Long-term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL) Regional Occupation List (ROL) addressing labour shortage […]
New Zealand 189 visa holders offered an accelerated pathway to Australian citizenship.
The Australian Government has provided an accelerated pathway for New Zealanders to become Australian citizens. The move signifies the close bond between our two nations, and the positive contribution New Zealand citizens make to Australia. From 1 January 2023, New Zealand stream Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa holders who have previously held a Special Category […]
What are the 482 visa work experience requirements?
The Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa is a temporary visa that allows employers (who currently hold the appropriate sponsorship) to fill positions with overseas skilled workers when they cannot find suitable Australian workers within the local market. 482 visa applicants are required to have worked in the nominated occupation, or a closely related occupation, […]
What is the Difference between a 482 Visa and 186 Visa?
The 482 Visa (also known as the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa) is a temporary work visa that allows an individual to work in Australia for up to four years in a skilled position. This visa is for workers who are sponsored by an Australian employer and who have the skills and experience necessary to fill […]
Hot Legal Topics
Hot Legal Topics is a new video series, hosted by Rebecca Spoor, the Business Development Manager at Roam Migration Law, in which leading Australian lawyers discuss the hot-button topics in law right now. In our first series, over six episodes, our legal experts delve into significant issues, changes, and trends in employment law, family law […]