Employing Work And Holiday Makers Beyond Six Months In Australia | Staying Compliant
Does your business hire Working Holiday Makers (otherwise known as Subclasses 417 and 462 Visa holders) but find the six-month work condition limiting? While Condition 8547 generally limits a Working Holiday Maker’s work with the same employer to six months, many employers may not realise their options to allow for a longer period of work....
New English Requirements For Australian Visas
For most Australian visas, English proficiency matters. Unless exempt, applicants need to meet specific English language requirements that vary depending on whether they are the primary or secondary applicant and the type of visa they are applying for. The Department of Home Affairs has recently changed the English language criteria for several skilled visa categories....
How To Prevent Identity Theft When Relocating Internationally
You are likely to experience identity theft when moving to another country. This is because you connect to many points during relocation, like the airport, hotels, and travel agents. You might want to send copies of your work, travel, and financial documents. You may want to connect to public Wi-Fi to transfer money, pay for...
Is Your European Health Insurance Card Expiring? What To Do Now
Brits are being urged to check the expiry date on their European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) before their summer travels. Travel insurance comparison experts at Quotezone.co.uk have issued a warning as travellers could be caught out if their card has expired. The GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card) replaced the EHIC in 2020, providing access to emergency and medically...
Sell, Store Or Ship When Moving Abroad?
There are many questions when you are moving abroad and for many there is no right answer. One of these will be whether to take things with you or buy or rent when you get there. The answer is, of course, it all depends… The first point is how long you are going to be...
Comparing Quotes From Moving Companies
Make sure you get quotes from three potential removal companies. Then you will need to evaluate them and make a choice. Price will clearly be a factor, but you should decide what is important to you and ensure that you take these into account and avoid choosing the cheapest and then incur more cost down...
Selecting An International Moving Company
The cost of moving all of your household goods can be significant, particularly if you are moving to another continent, and it may take weeks or months for your possessions to arrive. You need to consider what it is sensible to take with you, and whether you need to send some things ahead. Where you...
Permanent Residence From A 482 Visa | Employer-Sponsored Visa Transitions
Permanent Residence (PR) via the 186 Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) Visa has become more accessible for 482 Visa holders since the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) 482 Visa was replaced by the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa in December 2024. Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 10 July 2025 Read on to understand: Greater Flexibility | PR Tied...
Visa Processing Times And Key Migration Updates
Sheila Woods of Interstaff gives an update on Visa processing times and key migration updates. Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 10 July 2025 Here’s a summary of updates relating to: Permanent Migration Program 2025/26 It is likely that program planning levels for 2025/26 will remain the same as the 2024/25 program year, unless the Government announces...
Subclass 482 Visa Sponsorship Trends | What Australian Employers Should Know
As Australia continues to navigate a tight labour market, the Department of Home Affairs’ Temporary Resident (Skilled) Report – 31 March 2025 offers several insights for employers sponsoring skilled migrants on a 482 Visa. The data reveals not only the scale of temporary skilled migration in Australia but also evolving demand trends that could influence your workforce...
482 Visa Processing Times | Delays In Australian Government Processing
Is your team waiting on a 482 Visa outcome from the Department of Home Affairs? As a result of the 482 Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa transition to the Skills in Demand (SID) Visa in December 2024, processing for both programs are delayed as the Government attempts to clear a backlog of TSS Visa cases...
Australia Regional Visa Review | Incentivising Migrants To Live And Work Regionally
As part of Australia’s Migration Strategy released in 2023, the Government committed to reviewing regional visa and migration settings. Now, in 2025, this focus on regional migration appears to be gaining momentum following the Government’s implementation of the Skills in Demand 482 Visa. Immigration plays a key role in supporting regional Australia by driving economic...