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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 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…
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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
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.…
Immigration blog
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