Practical Strategies for Dealing with Visa Anxiety
Many people feel anxious throughout the Australian visa application process. From dealing with visa requirements and document requests that can be time-consuming, tedious, and stressful. It is a known common experience for those navigating the complexities of the process. Our team at Roam Migration Law empathises with our clients’ journey and has practical strategies for […]
What is a Resident Return Visa (RRV) and How Do They Work?
A Resident Return Visa (RVV), Subclass 155 & 157, allows Australian permanent residents (not citizens) to travel in and out of Australia as many times as they want until the travel validity expires. An RRV provides travel validity for up to 5 years depending on your circumstances. If you leave Australia after your travel validity […]
Requirements for the Most Common Visa Pathways to Australia
Roam Migration Law has put together a table of the most common immigration pathways and the associated visas to Australia. Please click here to view a PDF version of the table here. Table – Part 1 Employer Nomination Scheme (Sc 186) visa Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (Sc 494) visa Temporary Skill Shortage (Sc […]
Returning citizens who live abroad will need an exemption to leave Australia
Last Thursday, the federal government ‘quietly’ passed an amendment to legislation to deny Australians who normally live in other countries, from returning home without a border force exemption. Until now, residents of other countries who are Australian are allowed to leave the country without applying for an exemption. The government’s rule change, effective from August […]
COVID concessions for multiple visa subclasses
Partners, contributory parent and child visas – Onshore grants announced From 27 February 2021 (inclusive) the following visas will be able to be granted while the applicant is in Australia, even though these usually require the applicant to travel offshore. Partner (subclass 309) visa Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa Child (subclass 101) visa Adoption (subclass 102) visa Dependent […]
Missed our Transition to TSS Visa Webinar?
We’re sorry if you were unable to attend our latest webinar: ‘Transition to TSS Visa – What Employers Need to Know’. Don’t despair, however. You can view a recording of the webinar by registering here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7728997583452089345 You can also download a PDF of the slide presentation, as well as a guide to a range of Immigration Compliance packages we […]
Transition to TSS Visa – What Employers Need to Know
Roam Migration Law Partners, James Hammond and Jackson Taylor, will discuss what information we know about the future system, including changes to the Skilled Occupation Lists, the new Training Levy system, and the transitional arrangements for existing 457 visa holders. The Department of Home Affairs have released limited information on the new Temporary Skills Shortage […]
The Future of Migrant Worker Protections in Australia
Roam Migration Law Partner, Jackson Taylor, will present a webinar on the future of Migrant Worker Protections for temporary migrants in Australia. Date and Time: Wed, November 29, 2017 | 10:00 – 10:45 AM AEST Registration: https://goo.gl/YNRFTp In this presentation, he will share his learnings and vision for the future of immigration compliance in Australia, the potential dangers for employers, and […]
At Last, Some Good News for 457 Visa Holders!
The Department of Home Affairs has finally provided some clarity to the Employer Sponsored Permanent Residency arrangements under the Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (Temporary Residence Transition) (‘186 TRT visa’) for post-March 2018, providing some good news for 457 visa holders. The 186 TRT visa is available to 457 visa holders who have worked […]