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Our staff have the knowledge to deal with all immigration problems, no matter how complex. Keep abreast of immigration updates with our blog posts below.
Graduate (Subclass 485) visa checklist
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Graduate (Subclass 485) visa checklist

The Graduate (Subclass 485) (Graduate) visa allows eligible international students who have completed an Australian education to stay in Australia and gain work experience. This visa does not restrict the type or hours of work that may be undertaken. There are two streams in this visa: Post‑Vocational Education Work stream; and Post‑Higher Education Work stream. What are the eligibility requirements…
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9 January, 2025
The National Innovation Visa (Updated: 19 December 2024)
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The National Innovation Visa (Updated: 19 December 2024)

On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government released the Federal Budget for the 2024/25 year, which included a raft of Immigration-related measures (see here). Notably, it announced that a new National Innovation Visa (NIV) would be released in late-2024, to replace the Global Talent (Subclass 858) visa (see here) and the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP). On 6 December…
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19 December, 2024
Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024)
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Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024)

Accredited Sponsorship status is granted to those employers who meet specific criteria set out by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). Accredited Sponsors receive preferential treatment from the Department for a range of employer sponsored visas, including particularly the Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa. This results in faster turn-around times and less scrutinised applications. What does sponsorship accreditation grant…
Immigration blog
18 December, 2024
Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist
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Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist

The Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa is a temporary, employer sponsored visa for skilled foreign workers employed in specified occupations and allows employers to sponsor workers with suitable skills and qualifications where a suitable Australian worker cannot be sourced. It also offers some pathways to permanent residency, making it an appealing option for workers wanting to stay in…
Immigration blog
11 December, 2024
Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications? (Updated on: 11 December 2024)
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Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications? (Updated on: 11 December 2024)

Businesses may be able to sponsor foreign workers to Australia through the employer sponsored visa program (which includes the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa). This article explains whether fees in relation to these applications can be passed onto applicants, including examples provided by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). What is…
Immigration blog
11 December, 2024
What are the English language requirements for the SID (formerly TSS) (Subclass 482) visa? (Updated on: 11 December 2024)
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What are the English language requirements for the SID (formerly TSS) (Subclass 482) visa? (Updated on: 11 December 2024)

Various Australian visas have English language requirements. Not surprisingly, visa applications under the skilled migration program, including the Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa (formerly the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) visa) are affected by these requirements. What are the English requirements for primary applicants? Unless exempt from English testing requirements, a primary applicant must provide evidence of…
Immigration blog
11 December, 2024