TSMIT Increase – Minimum Salary For Visa Holders And PR Pathways | Employer-Sponsored Visa Changes
Following Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil’s announcements on changes to the skilled migration program a few weeks ago, here’s how some of the changes will be implemented. . Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 21 March, 2023 Read on to understand what this means for employers and skilled visa holders/applicants. Consider Minimum Salary (TSMIT) Impacts for Employees Businesses will need to assess...
Changes To Work Rights For Student And Graduate Visa Holders And Working Holiday Makers From 1 July 2023
To help the economy address skills shortages, the Australian Government will make changes to several visa restrictions from 1 July 2023 for Student and Graduate Visa Holders, as well as Working Holiday Makers working in Australia. Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 21 March, 2023 The changes will also impact businesses that employ these visa holders...
New Permanent Residence Pathway For 482 TSS Visa Holders With A Regional Occupation
Employer-sponsored Subclass 482 TSS Visa holders with an occupation on the Regional Occupation List may have a more direct pathway to Permanent Residence (PR) following Government changes that are currently in effect. Here’s what employers and skilled migrants should know. . Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 21 March, 2023 What has changed for Subclass 482 TSS Visa Holders? Subclass...
How Australia’s Migration Settings Should Change | The Productivity Commission’s Recommendations
How should the government change skilled migration settings? According to The Productivity Commission, immigration can play a significant role in maximising Australia’s productivity indicators, such as higher wages and economic growth. It can do so by attracting in-demand skills and knowledge, allocating labour to where it is most needed and by sharing best practice from...
Major Skilled Visa Changes Announced
After much anticipation, Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil has today announced several major skilled visa changes based on a comprehensive Review of the Migration System. Most of the changes will make it easier for highly paid skilled professionals to enter and start working in Australia. . Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 2 May, 2023 The announcements included: Here’s a...
How Expats Can Benefit From Self-Storage
People frequently encounter various difficulties when they relocate to a new nation for employment, education, or other reasons. Discovering a location to keep their possessions is one of the biggest obstacles. Storage presents specific difficulties for expats in particular. Making a long-term rental commitment may be challenging since you may not be certain how long...
6 Benefits To Ask Your Employer For When Working Abroad
If you enjoy traveling and discovering new cultures, working overseas can be a tremendously rewarding experience. You can not only work and live overseas, but you can also learn about a new culture and develop new abilities that will benefit your career in the long term. But, choosing to work overseas is a big decision...
Diversifying Your Portfolio With International Real Estate Investments
When you’re investing in real estate, it can be a good idea to diversify your portfolio. Diversification helps spread out the risk of any investment and keep your portfolio stable no matter what happens with any single investment. Investing internationally is one way to diversify your portfolio because there are different types of properties available...
How The Government Prioritises Skilled Visa Applications In 2023
International arrivals to Australia are getting back to pre-pandemic levels. In February 2023, there were 1.38 million arrivals compared to only 270,000 at the same time last year. Organisations can again rely on the migration program to recruit suitably skilled talent for positions that are hard to fill locally, as 482 TSS visa processing times are being...
Preparing Your LinkedIn Profile For An International Move
LinkedIn is one of the most important sources of new roles today. When moving abroad it is important to ensure your LinkedIn profile gives the right message. This infographic from Hansen & Company gives top tips on preparing your LinkedIn profile for an international move.
How To Make Your Expat Home Feel Like Home
If you’ve recently relocated and are experiencing a touch of cultureshock, rest assured that this is a perfectly normal stage of being an expat abroad. Your new expat home may feel strange and anything but homely at first. Perhaps you’re missing your friends and family and all those home comforts that somehow seem much more...
Studying Abroad? Follow These 7 Tips For An Easier Student Life
If you’re considering studying abroad, congratulations! It’s an amazing experience that will stay with you for the rest of your life. But before you pack your bags and catch a plane, there are a few things you should know to make your student life overseas a little easier. Follow these seven tips and you’ll be...