Migration Program Planning Levels 2020-21

by admin | Oct 28, 2020 | Family Visas

In line with the National Budget 2020-21 event, on 8 October 2020, the Federal Government announced the planning levels for the 2020-21 Migration Program. The total places available remain unchanged at 160,000. What has changed, however, is the allocation of places...

New Labour Market Testing requirements introduced

by admin | Oct 28, 2020 | Family Visas

In September 2020, the Australian Government introduced new Labour Market Testing (“LMT”) requirements for employer sponsored visas such as the Subclass 482-Temporary Skill Shortage visa and the Subclass 494-Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa, where...

Big changes for Australian immigration lawyers

by admin | Jun 18, 2020 | Migration

The Migration Amendment Bill 2019 and Migration Agents Registration Application Change Amendment Bill 2019 was passed by the Senate on 15 June 2020. Once the new laws come into effect, immigration lawyers will no longer be required to maintain registration as a...

“COVID-19 Pandemic event” visa announced

by admin | May 14, 2020 | Family Visas

In response to the worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, on 4 April 2020, the Australian Government introduced a new “COVID-19 Pandemic event” pathway under the Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream of the Subclass 408 – Temporary Activity visa. The...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis: Changes to temporary visa holder arrangements

by admin | Apr 15, 2020 | Family Visas

Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis: Changes to temporary visa holder arrangements Over the weekend, the Australian Government announced significant changes to the arrangements of various temporary visa holders in Australia. So far, concessions have been announced for...