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Unsung heroes: temporary migrants and international students drive Australia

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Migration has long been a key driver of Australia’s population growth, but its economic significance goes far beyond just numbers. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics’ national, state and territory data released in September,…
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Australia's New Pathway to Permanent Residency for Skilled Workers

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Who benefits with these reforms? Anyone on a subclass 482 visa especially those currently on a STSOL occupation (subject to meeting all the other nomination and visa requirements for the subclass 186 TRT visa). Introduction Australia's migration…
The reopening of international travel and what it means for migration to Australia

The reopening of international travel and what it means for migration to Australia

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When Australia belatedly reopened its border to the world – first with the return of skilled migration and international students, then to all remaining fully vaccinated visa holders including tourists, business travellers, and other visitors…
Covid 19 impact on Australian immigration

Global Talent Visa boost for highly skilled migrants in Australia’s economic recovery

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In the post-pandemic economic recovery process, Australia is competing with countries like the U.K., the U.S. and Canada for the world’s leading talent across multiple sectors considered critical to the future growth of the country. To this…
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COVID-19 and its impact on Australian migration

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It’s fair to say the COVID-19 crisis has seriously impacted the Australian migration industry, with many applicants struggling to have their visa processed. But as the country’s post-pandemic recovery continues, there is renewed hope on…
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The return of migrant workers: preparing now for Australia's post-pandemic priority

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Among the ongoing debate and discussion over COVID-19 policies and restrictions around the country, one major issue appears to be gathering the attention it deserves – the critical role skilled migrant workers must play in the future rebuild…

Grandfathering provisions 

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Affects 457 visa holders, that have had their occupations taken off the list, or now on the STSOL, or over 45 but under 50. Grandfathering provisions relating to March 2018 were clarified in the  457-reforms- December 2017 newsletter. The…

AS A NEW MIGRANT TO AUSTRALIA ARE YOU THINKING OF PURCHASING A HOME?

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WHAT ARE THE DO’S AND DON’T’S REGARDING TAKING OUT A MORTGAGE? Understanding how the various everyday Australian systems work is difficult and settling into a home, especially if you plan to buy, can be a daunting process. To purchase…
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TSS Sponsored Work Visa and Global Mobility

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The new TSS Sponsored Work Visa and challenges for Global Mobility Australia has a new visa for highly skilled overseas sponsored workers as well as tighter criteria for the permanent sponsored visa pathway. There are no doubt higher associated…
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Navigating the upcoming TSS Visa immigration changes

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Navigating around the upcoming TSS Visa immigration changes to sponsored overseas workers The New Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa will replace the subclass 457 visa from March 2018. The TSS visa will have two distinct streams: A…