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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.
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The introduction of the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) in Western Australia

As part of the new initiatives to upskill local workers and attract skilled foreign talent, Western Australia’s State Government has introduced the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP). A total of $11 million has been allocated to subsidise up to 1,100 skilled migrants to support the building and construction sector, and a further $2.4 million to promote skilled migration to the…
Immigration blog
25 July, 2023
Immigration blog
Partner Visa

Subclass 445 – Dependent Child Visa (Adding children after the grant of a provisional Partner visa)

Children born overseas to foreign nationals seeking to travel to, and remain, in Australia will have their options determined by the status of their parents. For example, children born overseas to: an Australian citizen may consider an application for citizenship by descent; an Australian permanent resident may consider one of the Child visas; or most temporary visa holders may consider…
Immigration blog
18 July, 2023
Immigration blog
Graduate

Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work) extensions from 1 July 2023

From 1 July 2023, Temporary Graduate visa holders in the Post-Study Work stream (TGV) who completed a ‘select degree’ can apply to extend their visa at no cost. How long is the extension? The extension is for an additional 2 years, meaning the visa is extended from: Two years to four years for select Bachelor degrees; Three to four years…
Immigration blog
17 July, 2023
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ComplianceSponsorship obligations

Who is responsible for paying for the costs associated with employer sponsored visa applications?

Businesses may be able to sponsor foreign workers to Australia through the employer sponsored visa program (which includes the Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) (TSS) 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…
Immigration blog
7 July, 2023
Immigration blog
Immigration

Increased visa application charges from 1 July 2023

The Australian government increased visa application charges (VACs) from 1 July 2023. Visitor, working holiday, work and holiday, training, temporary activity, and temporary work (short stay specialist) visas increased by a further 21% in addition to CPI. Business innovation and investment visas are increased by a further 46% in addition to CPI. The remaining visas are increased by 6% in addition…
Immigration blog
4 July, 2023