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The Australian government released its Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023

The Australian government released its much anticipated and comprehensive Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023, with a policy roadmap containing 8 key actions and over 25 new policy commitments and…

Mihan Hannan11 December, 2023

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South Australia opens its 2023-24 General Skilled Migration (GSM) program

The 2023-24 SA Skilled Occupation List has been published (see here). Broadly speaking, individuals with skills assessments in occupations in this list may submit Registrations of Interest (ROIs) against four…

Mihan Hannan27 September, 2023

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Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa checklist

The Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa is a points tested application (unless applying through the New Zealand or Hong Kong streams) which can lead directly to permanent residence. Although anyone…

Mihan Hannan15 December, 2022

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What were the 24 May 2021 changes to the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa in the New Zealand stream?

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted Australia’s labour market, with many employees being stood down or having their hours reduced. This disruption extends to New Zealanders residing in Australia. On…

Emily Young7 July, 2021

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What is the Form 1000 and who can be a nominator for the GTI program?

To satisfy the visa requirements for a Distinguished Talent visa application under the Global Talent Independent (GTI) program, the applicant is required to produce a completed approved Form 1000 (Nomination…

Mihan Hannan12 August, 2020

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What are the English Language requirements for an Australian visa (in plain English)?

Depending on the visa you apply for in Australia, a visa applicant may need to provide the Department with evidence of your English language ability. Which visa are you applying…

Mihan Hannan13 January, 2020

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The new Australian regional visas: Subclass 491 and Subclass 494

From 16 November 2019 Australia opened two new regional visa categories to replacing existing visa programs. There is also an expanded definition of “regional areas” to include areas formerly excluded…

Mihan Hannan28 November, 2019

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The point of the points test: Australia’s skilled migration program

The General Points Test set out a myriad of attributes which are assessed by the Department of Home Affairs when considering visa applications for general skilled migration visas (which include…

Mihan Hannan24 November, 2019

Employer Sponsored ENS Visas General Skilled Migration TSS

The classification challenge in immigration: what is a Data Scientist as defined in ANZSCO?

In many industries, some of the most in-demand occupations or specialities did not exist 10 or even 5 years ago, and the pace of change is set to accelerate. In…

Jordan Tew1 November, 2019

Employer Sponsored General Skilled Migration Queensland Regional Western Australia

With Australia updating its regional migration program (including expanding “Regional Australia” to Perth and the Gold Coast), here’s what to expect from 16 November 2019

In a joint media release on 26 October 2019, the Federal Government announced significant changes to its regional immigration program to take effect from 16 November 2019. Specifically, the government…

Mihan Hannan31 October, 2019

Business Visitor General Skilled Migration Philippines

Philippines: What are ‘business visitor activities’ and do I require work authorisation?

Whether you require work authorisation in the Philippines, or can simply undertake business visitor activities on visa free entry, will depend on your passport country and upon the activities you…

Mihan Hannan29 August, 2019

General Skilled Migration Guidelines Occupation Lists

Are you an Accountant? You may be eligible for PR through the GSM Program

Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is used by the Australian government to fill skill gaps in the Australian economy by targeting specific occupations and people with relevant skills and…

admin7 February, 2018

General Skilled Migration Guidelines Occupation Lists

Are you a Systems Analyst? You may be eligible for PR through the GSM program

Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is used by the Australian government to fill skill gaps in the Australian economy by targeting specific occupations and people with relevant skills and…

admin6 February, 2018

General Skilled Migration Guidelines Occupation Lists

Are you a Software Engineer? You may be eligible for PR through the GSM program

Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is used by the Australian government to fill skill gaps in the Australian economy by targeting specific occupations and people with relevant skills and…

admin6 February, 2018

457 visa General Skilled Migration Immigration

Why Mike Cannon-Brookes’ “radical” idea may not be so radical after all

In a recent interview with StartupSmart, Queensland’s chief entrepreneur Steve Baxer (also of Shark Tank fame) recently revealed a conversation held with Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes where they discussed solutions…

admin23 January, 2018

General Skilled Migration

General Skilled Migration: What has changed from 1 July 2017?

Among the changes to the company sponsored visas, there have also been changes to the general skilled migration visa cartegories. Changes to points-tested skilled visas From 1 July 2017 applicants…

admin1 July, 2017

General Skilled Migration Guidelines

Skills Assessments for ICT Professionals in Australia

In its last Migration Programme Report for the year ending 30 June 2016, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (Department) released statistics confirming that the Skill stream comprising the Employer…

admin10 June, 2017

General Skilled Migration

The Australian government released its Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023

South Australia opens its 2023-24 General Skilled Migration (GSM) program

Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) visa checklist

What were the 24 May 2021 changes to the Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa in the New Zealand stream?

What is the Form 1000 and who can be a nominator for the GTI program?

What are the English Language requirements for an Australian visa (in plain English)?

The new Australian regional visas: Subclass 491 and Subclass 494

The point of the points test: Australia’s skilled migration program

The classification challenge in immigration: what is a Data Scientist as defined in ANZSCO?

With Australia updating its regional migration program (including expanding “Regional Australia” to Perth and the Gold Coast), here’s what to expect from 16 November 2019

Philippines: What are ‘business visitor activities’ and do I require work authorisation?

Are you an Accountant? You may be eligible for PR through the GSM Program

Are you a Systems Analyst? You may be eligible for PR through the GSM program

Are you a Software Engineer? You may be eligible for PR through the GSM program

Why Mike Cannon-Brookes’ “radical” idea may not be so radical after all

General Skilled Migration: What has changed from 1 July 2017?

Skills Assessments for ICT Professionals in Australia

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