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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…

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Skilled Visa Applications

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…

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Australian Border Restrictions

Australian Border Restrictions to End for Vaccinated Travellers

. The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced today that Australia’s international borders will re-open on 21 February 2022 for fully vaccinated travellers almost two years after they closed due to COVID-19. Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff  7 February, 2022 State and Territory based caps on international arrivals and quarantine arrangements will remain in place…

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migration in post-pandemic Australia

Permanent Skilled Migration In Post Pandemic Australia

Over one year on from the start of the pandemic, the Australian Government remains focused on the nation’s post-pandemic recovery.  One trend that has emerged is a priority for visas that drive economic growth and investment – including Employer Sponsored Permanent Residence Visas.    Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff  3 June, 2021 How Employer-Sponsored Visas Are Prioritised In 2021-22, there will be a continued focus…

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skilled migration

Sponsoring Highly Skilled Migrants Under The Global Talent Program

With Australia’s international travel restrictions, it is becoming more important for employers to be aware of all visa options available in the migration program for professionals.   Interstaff will be exploring these opportunities in their email series on ‘Migration in the COVID-19 Era’. Here’s what employers and skilled individuals should know about the Global Talent Program.  Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff  25 November, 2020   What…

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federal budget

What The Federal Budget Announcements Mean For Australia’s Migration Program

If you are seeking the expat lifestyle in Australia, you may be keen to know how international travel restrictions impact your plans. Australia’s 2020-21 Federal Budget has confirmed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be felt by the nation’s migration program for years to come. Interstaff set out the implications. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 20…

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skilled occupation

Flagged Changes to Australia’s Skilled Occupation Lists in 2020

Australia’s upcoming Skilled Occupation List changes will determine which occupations are eligible for skilled visas in 2020, so it’s important to understand how the lists may change. Australian Migration Agents, Interstaff, set out the expected changes to the lists in 2020. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 19 December, 2019   What is a Skilled Occupation List? | Skilled…

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perth

Perth And Gold Coast To Become Eligible For Regional Visas

In October the Government announced the new definition of ‘Regional Australia’ will change to encompass all areas of Australia except for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from 16 November 2019. As a result, both Perth and the Gold Coast will be reclassified as regional areas for visa and migration purposes to allow more skilled migrants to settle,…

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permanent residence

5 Trends in Australian Permanent Residence Migrants Need to Know

Australia’s permanent migration intake has fallen to its lowest level since 2008 with only 160,323 permanent residence visas granted in 2018-19, according to recent Department of Home Affairs statistics. In 2019/20 and over the next four years, we can expect this figure to plateau with Australia’s new planning cap formally set at 160,000 permanent visas…

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regional visas

New Regional Visas To require A Three Year Stay Before Permanent Residence

The Government has introduced legislation for Australia’s new Skilled Regional Visa options, which will require migrants to work for three years in regional areas before becoming eligible to apply for permanent residence. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 18 April, 2019   Currently, migrants can directly apply for permanent residence in regional areas through the Subclass 187…

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