Skilling Australians Fund levy implementation 12 August 2018
The implementation date for the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, also known as the SAF levy or Training levy, has been set for 12 August. The levy will be imposed on any Nominations for the Subclass 482 Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa, Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (all streams) and the Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored […]
Productivity Commission to review costs of migration
The Federal Government has announced a review of visa charges by the Productivity Commission. The scope of the review will be wide-reaching and examine the overall benefits and costs of migration. The review is intended to identify future options for migrant intake, minimise administrative costs and improve the budget. The final report is due in […]
Credit card surcharges for nomination and sponsorship fees
From 1 July the Department of Immigration will apply a credit card surcharge on nomination and sponsorship charges in addition to visa application charges. These surcharges will apply in Australia and globally with the exception of New Zealand and Singapore which prohibit these type of expenses. The additional fees come in the wake of recent […]
Visa Application Charges & TSMIT to remain steady post 1 July 2014
Visa Application Charges will remain the same from 1 July 2014. This announcement is to be welcomed following the substantial increase to charges in 2013. Eventus Immigration considers that further increases would have placed additional pressure on potential applicants and sponsors as well as diminishing Australia’s ability to compete for global talent. In further welcome […]