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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…
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14 July, 2021
What were the 24 May 2021 changes to the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa in the New Zealand stream?
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What were the 24 May 2021 changes to the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa in the New Zealand stream?

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted Australia’s labour market, with many employees being stood down or having their hours reduced. This disruption extends to New Zealanders residing in Australia. On 24 May 2021, the Department released a legislative instrument to address the disadvantages to the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) (189) visa applicants in the New Zealand stream who would have,…
Immigration blog
7 July, 2021
How can I be sponsored for permanent residency as a postdoctoral researcher or academic?
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How can I be sponsored for permanent residency as a postdoctoral researcher or academic?

Securing an academic appointment at an Australian university is often a challenging and competitive process. However, securing such a position potentially also opens a lesser known, direct and streamlined pathway to permanent residency. In short, certain “academic applicants” can be sponsored immediately for permanent residency under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa. Please see below for further information.…
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22 June, 2021
Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) visa checklist
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Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) visa checklist

The 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 Australia on a more long-term…
Immigration blog
8 June, 2021
TSS visa to PR: What is the process to permanent residency from a Subclass 482 visa?
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TSS visa to PR: What is the process to permanent residency from a Subclass 482 visa?

  Australia often ranks among the most livable countries in the world, making it an attractive destination for migrants. For skilled migrants, the Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS) visa grants businesses the right to employ and sponsor foreign workers on the skilled occupation list on a temporary basis. The duration of these visas can be up to 4 years,…
Immigration blog
1 June, 2021
What is a Global Talent visa (formerly Distinguished Talent visa)? (updated: 7 August 2023)
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What is a Global Talent visa (formerly Distinguished Talent visa)? (updated: 7 August 2023)

The Global Talent visa is one of the more interesting and unique visas to Australia, offering permanent residency to individuals who have an “internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement” in an eligible area. The purpose of this visa is to attract highly skilled/talented individuals in their field to come to Australia, where they would elevate Australia’s standards internationally,…
Immigration blog
28 May, 2021