19 July 2021 The WA Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) has expanded by 74 occupations for skilled state nomination. https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/occupation%20lists?fbclid=IwAR2enejmTcjK2GiDdjPPKicoecxP4BPvfpdhFEFCXLW1yhnGe7YtFstxOM0
1 July 2021 From 1 July 2021 it will only be necessary to provide evidence of 3 income years above the threshold in the last 5 years instead of 4, and one of the income years must be the income year that ended most recently before the date of application. Contact us now for more […]
22 June 2021 BREAKING NEWS: 22 new occupations added to PMSOL The 22 new occupations are (including ANZSCO codes):• Accountant (General) (221111)• Accountant (Taxation) (221113)• Accountant (Management) (221112)• External Auditor (221213)• Internal Auditor (221214)• Electrical Engineer (233311)• Civil Engineer (233211)• Structural Engineer (233214)• Geotechnical Engineer (233212)• Transport Engineer (233215)• Mining Engineer (233611)• Petroleum Engineer (233612)• […]
10 May 2021 Students can now work extended hours in the tourism and hospitality sector and the previous 40 hour fortnightly limit applied during study periods will not be enforced. Student visa holder work restrictions have also been further relaxed for those working in supermarkets, or associated distribution facilities located in an area impacted by […]
22 February 2021 New legislation to allow the following visa holders who were unable to enter or re-enter Australia due to COVID related travel restrictions to apply for a further SC 482 with a nil visa charge: SC 482/47 applicants who were granted visas and were unable to enter Australia, and SC 482/457 visa holders […]
31 January 2021 DID YOU KNOW? Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) can now count critical COVID-19 work in the healthcare and medical sectors undertaken anywhere in Australia after 31 January 2020 as ‘specified work’ to apply for a 2nd or 3rd WHM visa. Contact us if you are unsure about applying for your next 417 or […]
24th March 2021 From 24 March 2021 (inclusive) the following Parent visas will be able to be granted while the applicant is in Australia, even though these usually require the applicant to travel offshore. Contributory Parent (subclass 173) visaContributory Parent (subclass 143) visaParent (subclass 103) visa This temporary concession is for eligible applicants who are […]
27 February 2021 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) visaProspective Marriage (subclass 300) visaChild (subclass 101) visaAdoption (subclass 102) visaDependent Child (subclass 445) visa This temporary concession is […]
20 January 2021 The Distinguished Talent 858 and 124 visas have now been renamed the 858 Global Talent visa. A 124 visa can now be granted while the applicant is onshore, and the 858 visa can be granted to an offshore applicant. Changes to the Global Talent Independent 858 visa program on 20 January 2021 […]
22 January 2021 Following the decision by National Cabinet on 8 January 2021 and announcement from the Prime Minister, if you’re travelling to Australia you must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test to your airline when checking in for your flight at the departure point. This applies to all travellers five years of age or older […]
20 January 2021 The changes announced at the end of 2019 have been clarified in a new legislative instrument released on 18 December 2020. The purpose of the new Regulations is to encourage international students to study in regional Australia on a student visa and to continue living in regional Australia on a Temporary Graduate […]
English requirements for new applications: Visa applicants will require Functional English for grant of the permanent visa (stage 2). New sponsorship arrangements: Partner visa applications cannot be lodged without an approved sponsorship. Sponsors will require Functional English and must meet character requirements before the sponsorship can be approved. Onshore visa applicants must remain lawful until […]