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What’s the status of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary visa holders? (Updated: 23 January 2025)
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What’s the status of children born to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary visa holders? (Updated: 23 January 2025)

What happens when an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa holder has a baby? The immigration status of the child can differ depending on where the child is born. Children born in Australia Where at least one parent is an Australian citizen Under s 12 of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) (Citizenship Act), a child born in Australia…
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23 January, 2025
A welcome guide: congratulations on your SID visa grant (Updated on: 21 January 2025)
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A welcome guide: congratulations on your SID visa grant (Updated on: 21 January 2025)

First of all, congratulations on the grant of your Skills in Demand (SID) visa. Now that you are here, this guide provides a few pointers on the rights and obligations you have as a SID visa holder and if you are interested, how to obtain permanent residence and / or citizenship. Visa conditions The visa approval notification received from the…
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21 January, 2025
Graduate (Subclass 485) visa checklist
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Graduate (Subclass 485) visa checklist

The Graduate (Subclass 485) (Graduate) visa allows eligible international students who have completed an Australian education to stay in Australia and gain work experience. This visa does not restrict the type or hours of work that may be undertaken. There are two streams in this visa: Post‑Vocational Education Work stream; and Post‑Higher Education Work stream. What are the eligibility requirements…
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9 January, 2025
Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024)
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Accredited Sponsorship and the benefits for employers (Updated on 18 December 2024)

Accredited Sponsorship status is granted to those employers who meet specific criteria set out by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). Accredited Sponsors receive preferential treatment from the Department for a range of employer sponsored visas, including particularly the Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa. This results in faster turn-around times and less scrutinised applications. What does sponsorship accreditation grant…
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18 December, 2024
Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist
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Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa checklist

The Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 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…
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11 December, 2024
Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications? (Updated on: 11 December 2024)
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Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications? (Updated on: 11 December 2024)

Businesses may be able to sponsor foreign workers to Australia through the employer sponsored visa program (which includes the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa). This article explains whether fees in relation to these applications can be passed onto applicants, including examples provided by the Department of Home Affairs (Department). What is…
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11 December, 2024