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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.
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) in a nutshell
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Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) in a nutshell

Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) are formal agreements between the Australian Government and certain regional State or Territory authorities. It is not a visa in itself, but opens up a pathway for employers in these designated regional areas to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled workers, for positions that they are unable to fill with local workers. With current and growing labour shortages…
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20 September, 2023
End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa
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End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa

On 31 August 2023, the Australian government announced changes to the COVID-19 Pandemic Event stream (Subclass 408) (pandemic event) visa. Specifically: From 2 September 2023, the pandemic event visa will only be open to applications from existing visa holders. Additionally, new applications will receive a six month visa. A visa application charge of $405 AUD will also be introduced, where…
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31 August, 2023
The introduction of the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) in Western Australia
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The introduction of the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) in Western Australia

As part of the new initiatives to upskill local workers and attract skilled foreign talent, Western Australia’s State Government has introduced the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP). A total of $11 million has been allocated to subsidise up to 1,100 skilled migrants to support the building and construction sector, and a further $2.4 million to promote skilled migration to the…
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25 July, 2023
What is the ‘Genuine Temporary Entrant’ requirement for an Australian Student visa?
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What is the ‘Genuine Temporary Entrant’ requirement for an Australian Student visa?

Australia has one of the most developed higher education systems in the world, and is home to many international students. As part of this process, a prospective international student must apply for a Student (Subclass 500) visa, to be able to travel to, live, and study in Australia. The Student visa application itself requires the applicant to provide evidence of…
Immigration blog
18 July, 2023
Subclass 445 – Dependent Child Visa (Adding children after the grant of a provisional Partner visa)
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Subclass 445 – Dependent Child Visa (Adding children after the grant of a provisional Partner visa)

Children born overseas to foreign nationals seeking to travel to, and remain, in Australia will have their options determined by the status of their parents. For example, children born overseas to: an Australian citizen may consider an application for citizenship by descent; an Australian permanent resident may consider one of the Child visas; or most temporary visa holders may consider…
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18 July, 2023
Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work) extensions from 1 July 2023
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Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work) extensions from 1 July 2023

From 1 July 2023, Temporary Graduate visa holders in the Post-Study Work stream (TGV) who completed a ‘select degree’ can apply to extend their visa at no cost. How long is the extension? The extension is for an additional 2 years, meaning the visa is extended from: Two years to four years for select Bachelor degrees; Three to four years…
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17 July, 2023