Are you thinking of applying for a skilled visa to work in the Northern Territory, Queensland or the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)? If so, it’s worth knowing that Queensland, the ACT and the Northern Territory have temporarily suspended state nominations for skilled visas for cases where applicants are applying from outside of these states or…
What are the changes to the 457 visa scheme from 19 April 2017? The Government recently announced the 457 visa scheme will be replaced by a new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa program to be introduced in March 2018. Some changes to the 457 visa are already in place to prepare for the new TSS…
If you are currently a permanent resident, or if you would like to become an Australian citizen in the future, here’s what you need to know about the recent citizenship changes. The 4 main changes: 1. You will need to have been a permanent resident for 4 years instead of 1 year 2. You will…
At this time of year, we are always eager to hear how the Federal Budget will impact migration policy. Here’s how the recently announced Budget initiatives affect Australian businesses and visa holders. Businesses Currently businesses who employ 457 visa holders must invest in training their Australian employees as part of their sponsorship obligations. Instead of this,…
