Subclass 482 Visa 2 Year Work Experience Requirement. DHA Policy Versus The Law.
One of the first things a prospective migrant does when considering their visa options in Australia is look at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website for information on visa requirements. The DHA website can be a great source of information for people who need a basic understanding of the visa rules. The DHA website […]
The Key Differences Between the 400 Visa Compared to the 482 Visa
A subclass 400 visa allows for entry for a non-ongoing stay period of a maximum of 6 months. A subclass 482 visa would allow entry to Australia for an ongoing position of either two years or four years. Below is a comparison of subclass 400 and 482 visa with a broad overview of processing times, […]
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 […]
Short Stay Work Visa – which is right for me?
Are you intending to travel to Australia for a short period for work purposes? It is important to know which visa is most appropriate for you and how to apply correctly. Australia offers a number of visa pathways for persons intending to work. However, only two visa groups are applicable to short stay work purposes: […]