Partner Visa Changes in 2021
The Department of Home Affairs have recently announced that there will be Partner visa changes in 2021. These changes are expected to commence in November 2021. Although this is the…
New Skills List Announced to Support Australia during COVID-19
A new Skills List has been announced called the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). Applicants who apply for an occupation on the PMSOL will be able to apply from…
Support for Student visa holders during COVID-19
The NSW Government has just announced that it will fund temporary crisis accommodation for stranded international students. This is the first show of support for Student visa holders during COVID-19.…
Is a Migration Agent or Immigration Lawyer better?
Are you considering working in Australia, or perhaps migrating here?Migration is a profoundly life changing experience. The decision to migrate to Australia can be costly and complex. This all means…
New COVID-19 Pandemic event visa
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic. A new visa option has recently been announced by the Australian Government in response to…
Coronavirus Updates for Working Holiday visa holders
Working Holiday (Subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa holders There have been several Coronavirus updates for Working Holiday visa holders in Australia. For example, it has become…
Coronavirus Updates for Student visa holders
Many businesses are sadly having to close as the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues. Student visa holders working on a casual or part-time basis have lost their work. As a result,…
Coronavirus Updates for Visitor Visa Holders
As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues, the Australian Government is working hard to preserve our economy. Sadly, many businesses having to shut down. This does not directly affect Visitor visa…
Are Australian visas free? If not, how much will I pay?
Australia's visa system is comprehensive. There are many different visas to suit different needs and different nationalities. Most Australian visas are not free, therefore it is likely that you will…
Horticulture Industry gets a Labour Agreement
Businesses in Australia’s horticulture industry will now be able to apply for the new Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement. Specifically, the new Labour Agreement came into effect on 1 January 2020.…