Immigration & Visa Services for the Health & Aged Care Industry
Immigration Services for the Health & Aged Care Industry Regional Skilled Migration Subclass 187 permanent visa The Health sector in Australia has faced significant staffing problems for many years due to labour shortages, the challenges of workforce management, and geographic disparities. Sourcing skilled staff in the area is a constant challenge for hospitals, clinics and […]
Health Workforce Exemption Certificates
Due to recent legislative changes, for Subclass 482 and 494 nominations lodged on or after 16 December 2020, the Health Workforce Exemption Certificate (HWEC) is required for the following occupations that are in a hospital based setting: General Practitioner (ANZSCO 253111) Resident Medical Officer (ANZSCO 253112) Medical Practitioner not elsewhere classified (nec) (ANZSCO 253999) Effect […]
Downturn in Australia’s economy drives protectionist changes to employer-sponsored visas.
From 1 October 2020 a number of changes to Labour Market Testing requirements will take place to temporary and permanent employer sponsored visas. The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) has said the aim of these changes is to ensure employers are prioritising the hiring and retention of Australian citizens and permanent residents. The visa […]
Updates to Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa – (and How to Avoid Visa Cancellation)
Employees who hold a Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (Subclass 187) and their employers should be aware of recent changes that have been made by the Department of Home Affairs’ (the Department) existing 187 RSMS visa cancellation policy concerning “genuine effort”. What are the changes? The Department will consider whether a visa holder made a […]
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 […]
Understanding Employer Sponsored Permanent Residence
Navigating employer sponsored permanent residence applications can be complex. To help with this we have provided an overview of these below. Employer sponsored permanent residence is broken up into the following two visa categories: Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (187 visa) The 187 visa is designed for skilled workers living and working regionally. Regional locations […]