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...

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...

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 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...

As global concern about the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak grows, we’re doing our best to keep everyone healthy and safe in the office, while also minimising the disruptions to our day-to-day operations. Please be assured that we expect no major interruptions...

Mentoring has been so valuable to my career and I cannot speak highly enough of the mentoring programs available through the Law Society of Western Australia and the Migration Institute of Australia. I've loved having the opportunity to be a mentor, particularly to...

What an honour! Firm principal Sophie Manera has been named a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Women In Law Awards in the category of Mentor of the Year. The award ceremony will take place on 22 November 2019 at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne. We wish her all the best!...

Firm principal Sophie Manera has been named one of the 3 best immigration lawyers in Perth! Please see link below for Sophie's credentials and a glowing review of Rothstein Lawyers....