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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.
How do I apply for a fast tracked Global Talent visa? (updated: 5 December 2024)
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How do I apply for a fast tracked Global Talent visa? (updated: 5 December 2024)

Note: This article is no longer current. As of 6 December 2024, the National Innovation visa (Subclass 858) has replaced the Global Talent visa. Please visit our National Innovation (subclass 858) blog here for more information. On 4 November 2019, the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program was officially launched to provide a streamlined, priority pathway for highly skilled and talent…
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5 December, 2024
Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa (Updated on: 8 December 2024)
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Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa (Updated on: 8 December 2024)

On 11 December 2023, the Australian government released its much anticipated and comprehensive Migration Strategy, with a policy roadmap containing 8 key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and areas for future reform. One of the most significant actions is the creation of a new Skills in Demand (SID) visa, with three targeted pathways. Changes to this program were…
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4 December, 2024
New Core Skills Occupation List
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New Core Skills Occupation List

On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which is to apply to the upcoming Skills in Demand (SID) visa. See announcement here. The SID visa has been expected to replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 visa in “late 2024”, and it now appears that this will occur on…
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3 December, 2024
What is the New ‘MATES’ Visa for Indian Citizens?
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What is the New ‘MATES’ Visa for Indian Citizens?

Australia has introduced a new stream under the Temporary Work (International Relations) (Subclass 403) visa. This ‘Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme’, (MATES) is specifically designed to attract young professionals from India, and forms part of the  Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). It aims to provide suitable candidates with an opportunity to live and work in Australia for…
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13 November, 2024
What can you expect in your Australian visa health examinations? (Updated: 4 November 2024)
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What can you expect in your Australian visa health examinations? (Updated: 4 November 2024)

As part of your Australian visa application, you may be requested to undertake health examinations to ensure visa applicants meet minimum health standards in order to:  protect the local community from public health threats;  estimate the cost the applicant will bear to the healthcare system; and assess the impact it may have on services in short supply.  The type of…
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4 November, 2024
I’ve left my employer, what does this mean for my 482 visa? (Updated: 1 November 2024)
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I’ve left my employer, what does this mean for my 482 visa? (Updated: 1 November 2024)

There are a number of reasons for employees to leave their employers, both voluntarily and non-voluntarily. For individuals on Skills In Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visas (formerly the Temporary Skill Shortage visa), there is an additional layer of complexity due to certain visa conditions applicable. What visa conditions are applicable to me? All SID visa holders are subject to condition…
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1 November, 2024