Australia Will Cap Student Visa Numbers Amid Housing Investment Push
The federal government is proposing to introduce legislation to cap the number of students that can be enrolled by each of the 1400 universities and colleges registered to teach overseas students. Alongside the cap. the government is pushing for educational institutions to invest in student-specific accommodation, aiming to ease housing pressures and the shortage of […]
New provisions for subclass 457, 482 and 485 visas for Hong Kong passport holders
The recent announcement by the Australian government on new visa provisions for Hong Kong passport holders have been confirmed and been enacted into legislation on 21 August 2020, providing Hong Kong passport holders with a clearer picture. The changes have retrospective effect from 9 July 2020. Who is affected? The changes apply to individuals who […]
Visa holder update to COVID-19 pandemic response from the Department of Home Affairs
With the pandemic curve currently under control many are starting to ask when the Australian government will loosen restrictions on international movement. The unfortunate news for many affected visa holders and those seeking to travel appears to be – ‘not soon’. Changes to support temporary visa holders The government announced a series of rapid changes to […]
Updated guidance on immigration response to Covid-19 Pandemic
Background Home Affairs and the Federal Government have announced multiple changes to the immigration system since the beginning of the crisis. The scope of the immigration response to the Covid-19 pandemic is drastic and the Federal government has collaborated with the immigration profession, employer groups, unions, and other NGOs to identify remedies which will support […]
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 […]
Australia needs to do more to attract entrepreneurs & international students
For the first time, the OECD has ranked the capacities of OECD countries to attract talented and skilled individuals from abroad. This ranking features three talent categories of migrants in its Indicators of Talent Attractiveness (ITA). These three talent categories of migrants include highly educated workers (with a postgraduate or doctoral degree), foreign entrepreneurs, and […]
Working in Australia: which visa is right for you?
If you want to work in Australia, you will need to find a visa that is right for your needs. Each visa has different work requirements and limitations. Which visa is the right one for you? Subclass 500 Student visa As the main purpose of this visa is for students to study in Australia, you […]
New Regional Visas Announced by the Department of Home Affairs
The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) has announced 2 new regional provisional visas which will lead to permanent residence as well as an extension option for 485 visa holders. New Regional Visas Starting in November 2019 two provisional visa will be opened for migrants who commit to living and working in a regional area. […]