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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.
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa checklist
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Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa checklist

The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) visa is an employer sponsored visa for skilled foreign workers employed in specified occupations. The  visa enables suitable employees to live and work in Australia permanently where a suitable Australian worker cannot be sourced. Eligibility for the 186 visa is dependent on several factors, including the occupation, age, and salary of the candidate.…
Immigration blog
7 October, 2021
Australian Agriculture Worker Visa
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Australian Agriculture Worker Visa

On 23 August 2021, the Australian Government announced the Australian Agriculture Worker (AAW) visa program for primary industry sectors including horticulture, meat processing, dairy, wool, grains, fisheries (including aquaculture) and forestry. The program sits within the Subclass 403 (Temporary Work (International Relations)) (Subclass 403) visa as the AAW stream. What is the criteria? The key criteria for the Subclass 403 visa…
Immigration blog
30 September, 2021
A first-hand immigration experience from a non-immigration professional: Australian Partner Visas
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A first-hand immigration experience from a non-immigration professional: Australian Partner Visas

I was first introduced to the world of Partner visas when I was at a previous workplace of mine in early 2019. A colleague of mine and I frequently shared our experiences of how we ended up in Australia and being European expatriates, we had a common story with 241,338 people that same year; migrating to Australia.  My colleague further…
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16 September, 2021
What is the process for “renewing” your TSS visa?
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What is the process for “renewing” your TSS visa?

So you’ve been enjoying the Australian sunshine, working whilst holding a Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa, and your employer raises the question of  of renewing your TSS visa in Australia. Although TSS visas have set expiry dates and cannot be extended or renewed in the conventional sense, a further TSS visa application may be possible to extend your stay. If…
Immigration blog
18 August, 2021
What is a Labour Agreement and why is it relevant to employer sponsored visas?
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What is a Labour Agreement and why is it relevant to employer sponsored visas?

A labour agreement is a negotiated agreement between a company and the Department of Home Affairs (Department) to be able to sponsor foreign nationals for a visa. Typically, it is utilised where “standard” visa programs are not of assistance, hence why a special arrangement must be entered into. There are also several different types of labour agreements, each serving a…
Immigration blog
18 August, 2021
What are the common reasons for a TSS visa refusal?
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What are the common reasons for a TSS visa refusal?

Applicants frequently seek our assistance after having their visa applications refused. Having a visa refusal, especially when lodged in Australia, can have significant impacts for future applications (such as being barred from future applications). When factoring in the financial and time investment in preparing a visa application, it is therefore critical to get the application right the first time. Common…
Immigration blog
6 August, 2021