The long awaited Core Skills Occupation List has been released. It features 456 different occupations. Eligible employers can sponsor skilled workers on an occupation from this list. The CSOL affects 482 visa sponsorship and 186 visa sponsorship. What is the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)? The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) is a critical component […]
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Australia announced a significant change to its business sponsored subclass 482 visa – soon to be renamed the Skills in Demand Visa. The work experience requirement for 482 visa applicants will be reduced to one year. This adjustment will mark a turning point for employers and skilled workers alike, opening new opportunities for businesses to […]
The Work Justice Visa, introduced in July 2024 as a two-year pilot program in Australia, aims to tackle significant issues of exploitation and mistreatment in the workplace, particularly for migrant workers. If you’ve experienced workplace exploitation and are committed to seeking justice, the subclass 408 Work Justice Visa allows you to remain in Australia temporarily […]
At the recent Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) National Conference in Brisbane, the Department of Home Affairs shared upcoming changes to Australia’s skilled migration program, focusing on a replacement for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. Although retaining its subclass 482 status, the visa will see a name change from Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) to […]
Last week, we attended the WA Migration Conference, hosted by MIA, Australia’s leading association for migration professionals. The program was broad and provided plenty of interesting insights affecting skilled migration to Australia. Recent Changes in Australia’s Migration System As ever, Australia’s migration system is dynamic; a series of changes to Student and graduate visas came […]
Starting on July 1, 2024, the Australian Government is raising the minimum salary for skilled workers coming from overseas. The new salary requirement, called the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), will go up from $70,000 to $73,150. This will affect all nominations made by sponsoring employers, in particular the Temporary Skill Shortage 482 visa. […]
The Australian Government recently revealed its plans for immigration in the upcoming year. It highlighted key changes and allocations that will shape the landscape for skilled workers and families looking to make Australia their home. Our Key Takeaways Importing skills is a necessity – but the housing shortage must not be exacerbated . More places […]
The NSW Government has made some important changes to the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) under Pathway 1. These updates aim to make it easier for skilled workers in regional New South Wales (NSW) to apply for this visa. What’s Changed? Previously, applicants needed to live and work in a designated regional area of […]
LMT changes try to simplify the 482 visa process Temporary skilled work visas are designed to help employers facing skills shortages. The process of sponsoring an employee sees employers nominate a position. The nomination is approved and then they can proceed with sponsoring their candidate. Employers wanting to sponsor 482 visa applicants need to prove […]
Skilled Migration to Australia: What’s Next? Migration consultants around Australia are now preparing for the launch of new skilled visas this year. The new skilled visas will follow the roll out of reforms to Australia’s skilled work visa system which were announced at the end of last year. How are these changes going to affect […]
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