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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…

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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…

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Labour Agreements | Which Australian Visa Requirements Can Be Negotiated?

Labour Agreements allow employers to negotiate with the Government for concessions to standard visa settings to address specific business or industry needs. As a result of recent legislative amendments, the Minister now has clear statutory authority to determine certain visa settings. While visa settings have been negotiable via Labour Agreements for some time, the amendments aim…

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Navigating UK Passport Renewal From Abroad: A Step-By-Step Guide For Expats

Renewing your UK passport while living overseas can seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re in the USA/ Mexico/ South America/ Caribbean, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, Asia, understanding the process is key to avoiding delays and stress. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know…

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Immigration And Australian Federal Election Campaign Promises

We are now on the cusp of the Federal Election, which is fast approaching this weekend. The outcome is expected to shape the direction of the migration program, but we remain cautious about whether the initiatives will be fully implemented.  Here’s a summary of the major parties’ campaign promises to get an understanding of the potential…

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Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds to Increase to 4.6% From 1 July 2025

From 1 July 2025, a 4.6% increase in Skilled Visa Salary Thresholds will apply, requiring employers to offer higher salaries to employees they nominate for Subclass 482, 494 and 186 Visas from this date. The change reflects the Government’s commitment to annually adjust salary thresholds on 1 July in line with increases to the Average Weekly Ordinary…

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Visa Rules When Changing Employer Sponsors

Do you know which visa rules apply when Subclass 482 Visa holders change employer sponsors? For example – did you know that Subclass 482 Visa holders who have left their previous employer may be able to work for a new employer for 180 days without sponsorship? Australia’s current mobility arrangements enable businesses to more easily recruit Subclass…

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Immigration | A Key Issue For The Federal Election 2025

We are now only a few weeks away from the Australian Federal Election on 3 May 2025 and are currently seeing both major political parties campaigning to reduce immigration levels.  The Coalition is cracking down on both the permanent and temporary migration programs, promising to reduce the annual intake of permanent migrants from 185,000 to 140,000 people and…

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2025 Federal Budget And Australian Immigration

While the Australian Federal Budget usually provides insights on the size and composition of the permanent migration program for the coming financial year, these planning levels were not released in this week’s Budget announcements. In response to the Federal Budget’s lack of permanent migration figures, the professional body for Migration Agents in Australia known as the Migration Institute of Australia…

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Partner Visa Subclass 309: A Guide To Offshore Applications

Dealing with the immigration space can feel dizzying, especially when the goal is to bring a loved one to Australia from another country. Those hoping to have their partner join them should know the ins and outs of the Partner Visa Subclass 309. Couples can live and work together in peace with this visa. In…

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