The Rise And Rise Of Immigration Compliance
Corporate compliance is often front of mind for in-house counsel. But immigration compliance is an area that still does not receive due recognition in many organisations. This is despite the fact that the legal consequences of non-compliance are serious for organisations and reputational impacts can be just as damaging. Corporate compliance and risk mitigation are […]
Changes to English Language Exemption for Subclass 186 TRT Visa
The government has recently changed the English Language requirements of the subclass 186 Visa, by removing the 5 years full-time study in English as an exemption for the 186 Temporary Residency Transition (‘TRT’) stream visa. The effect of this is that for those lodging a subclass 186 TRT visa on or after the 16th of […]
Permanent Visa Pathways for Medical Practitioners
Visa Update There have been significant changes in the Australian immigration system affecting overseas doctors, and the hospitals and clinics employing them, over the last 2 ½ years. The key changes include: Imposition of the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy on employers for both Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas and Subclass 186 […]
So what is a Global Talent Scheme?
The government has announced a renewed focus on the Global Talents Scheme. The announcement was received with great fanfare in the media. Despite this, only a handful of applications were granted last year. So what is the Global Talent Scheme and what will it mean for your business? I hope you can join me for […]
Migration Appeals – A short update
Migration Review Division – Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) The Hon Ian Callinan AC QC recently handed down his Report on the Statutory Review of the Tribunals Amalgamation Act 2015. The report covered a number of matters relevant to the conduct of migration review applications including processing times (ie. Backlogs), bridging visas for certain applicants, qualifications of […]
Immigration Compliance Webinar – What is it, Why your business needs it, and How to do it
I want to invite you to a webinar that I’m presenting on Immigration Compliance – What is it, why your business needs it, and how to do it. When: 10.00am Tuesday 13th August 2019 (45 min)Presenter: Jackson Taylor | Partner Save My Spot Immigration compliance is an emerging field of concern for many employers. The […]
Addressing the Genuine Position Criterion for the Skills in Demand (SID) visa – Subclass 482
Overview Australia’s Skills in Demand (SID) visa – Subclass 482 allows approved employers to sponsor suitably skilled overseas workers when they cannot find a suitably skilled Australian. A critical part of the nomination is proving the role is a genuine position under regulation 2.72(10)(a) of the Migration Regulations 1994. If the Department of Home Affairs […]
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) – Information for employers
The Honourable David Coleman, MP, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs has announced that the Government is providing funding of $19.4 million over the next 4 years to help regional areas attract skilled migrants. The Department of Home Affairs will provide priority processing for skilled migrants who seek to live and work in regional […]
Webinar – What the New Skilling Australians Fund Levy Means for Employers and Sponsors
You’re invited to join our upcoming webinar: What the New Skilling Australians Fund Levy Means for Employers and Sponsors at 10 am, Tuesday 3rd September 2018 The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy has replaced the previous Training Benchmark system for employer sponsored visas in Australia. While the change has long been discussed the implementation has involved a number of […]