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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.
What is the difference between the TSS visa and the ENS visa?
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What is the difference between the TSS visa and the ENS visa?

The TSS and ENS visa are both employer sponsored visa programs which allow employers to bring skilled workers into Australia for selected occupations. Both visas are very similar in the sense that they allow the visa holder to reside in Australia, work full-time and have their family accompany them. However, there are some clear distinctions between the two, with the…
Immigration blog
2 September, 2021
What is the process for “renewing” your TSS visa?
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What is the process for “renewing” your TSS visa?

So you’ve been enjoying the Australian sunshine, working whilst holding a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, and your employer raises the question of  of renewing your TSS visa in Australia. Although TSS visas have set expiry dates and cannot be extended or renewed in the conventional sense, a further TSS visa application may be possible to extend your stay. If…
Immigration blog
18 August, 2021
What is a Labour Agreement and why is it relevant to employer sponsored visas?
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What is a Labour Agreement and why is it relevant to employer sponsored visas?

A labour agreement is a negotiated agreement between a company and the Department of Home Affairs (Department) to be able to sponsor foreign nationals for a visa. Typically, it is utilised where “standard” visa programs are not of assistance, hence why a special arrangement must be entered into. There are also several different types of labour agreements, each serving a…
Immigration blog
18 August, 2021
What are the common reasons for a TSS visa refusal?
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What are the common reasons for a TSS visa refusal?

Applicants frequently seek our assistance after having their visa applications refused. Having a visa refusal, especially when lodged in Australia, can have significant impacts for future applications (such as being barred from future applications). When factoring in the financial and time investment in preparing a visa application, it is therefore critical to get the application right the first time. Common…
Immigration blog
6 August, 2021
What is the impact of Direction No. 89 and the target sectors?
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What is the impact of Direction No. 89 and the target sectors?

On 4 November 2019, the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program was officially launched to provide a streamlined, priority pathway for highly skilled and talent individuals to obtain Australian permanent residency. You can read more about this visa here. It was initially launched with 7 target sectors (largely related to technology) listed in Direction No. 85. However, on 17 December 2020,…
Immigration blog
29 July, 2021
What were the 24 June 2021 changes to the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (Subclass 188) visa?
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What were the 24 June 2021 changes to the Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (Subclass 188) visa?

On 24 June 2021, a number of amendments were made to the Migration Regulations 1994 (Cth) (Migration Regulations) in relation to the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) (see legislative instrument). This is following 19 May 2021 announcements by the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, the Honourable Alex Hawke, to improve the quality of investments and maximise…
Immigration blog
14 July, 2021