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What is the New Zealand Family Relationship (Subclass 461) visa?
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What is the New Zealand Family Relationship (Subclass 461) visa?

The New Zealand Family Relationship (Subclass 461) (461) visa is a 5-year temporary visa issued to Members of the Family Unit (MoFU) of New Zealand citizens. It allows family members of New Zealand citizens to live, work, and study in Australia. Who is eligible for the 461 visa? Generally, visa applicants must: be a MoFU of a New Zealand citizen;…
Immigration blog
4 March, 2025
Australia’s Parent visas: What is the “Balance of Family” Test?
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Australia’s Parent visas: What is the “Balance of Family” Test?

Australia’s Parent visas offer a pathway for parents to reunite with their children who are living permanently in Australia. However, due to the limited number of parent visas granted each year, strict eligibility criteria apply. One of the key requirements of permanent Parent visas is the “balance of family test”, which ensures that only parents with a significant number of…
Immigration blog
3 March, 2025
Which entity should a SID 482 visa holder work for?
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Which entity should a SID 482 visa holder work for?

Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa holders are subject to condition 8607, which amongst other things requires them to work only for their sponsoring employer or an "associated entity" of the sponsor. The only exemption to this is if the SID 482 visa has nominated one of several exempt occupations. Employers who have applied for a "standard business sponsorship" to…
Immigration blog
3 March, 2025
What do I need to do if a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa holder ceases employment?
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What do I need to do if a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa holder ceases employment?

There are many reasons why an employer may need to terminate the employment of a sponsored Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa holder. This article does not deal with the legalities from an employment law perspective, but rather the immigration consequences of doing so, and steps that need to be taken. In an immigration context, should such a termination…
Immigration blog
28 February, 2025
ENS visa processing times and in demand occupations (updated on: 24 February 2025)
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ENS visa processing times and in demand occupations (updated on: 24 February 2025)

A shortage of skilled workers is an ongoing challenge in Australia and globally. Businesses in Australia are able to consider the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa to hire foreign workers as a solution to local labour market shortages. Whilst businesses are entitled to hire foreign workers on both temporary and permanent visas, the process can be time-consuming. ENS…
Immigration blog
24 February, 2025
A brief guide to the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa (updated on: 24 February 2025)
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A brief guide to the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa (updated on: 24 February 2025)

The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa allows businesses to sponsor foreign workers on permanent visas. Nominated workers can already be living and working in Australia as temporary residents or living and working outside Australia. Very broadly speaking, a successful ENS application requires a nomination and a visa application. For further information about this program, please refer to our…
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24 February, 2025