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Condition 8547 and seeking permission to work with an employer for more than 6 months

Australia’s Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program consists of the Working Holiday (subclass 417) and the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas. These visas permit young people with certain passports to…

Mihan Hannan17 October, 2023

Immigration

What is the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme?

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme has emerged as a way for Australia to both foster ties with neighbouring countries and address labour shortages. Broadly, the program is designed…

Emily Young28 September, 2023

Immigration

The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP)

As part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new immigration opportunities for UK citizens looking to take their…

Mihan Hannan27 September, 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

Immigration

End of the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa

On 31 August 2023, the Australian government announced changes to the COVID-19 Pandemic Event stream (Subclass 408) (pandemic event) visa. Specifically: From 2 September 2023, the pandemic event visa will…

Mihan Hannan31 August, 2023

Immigration

The introduction of the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) in Western Australia

As part of the new initiatives to upskill local workers and attract skilled foreign talent, Western Australia’s State Government has introduced the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP). A total of…

Lucinda Lim25 July, 2023

Immigration

Increased visa application charges from 1 July 2023

The Australian government increased visa application charges (VACs) from 1 July 2023. Visitor, working holiday, work and holiday, training, temporary activity, and temporary work (short stay specialist) visas increased by…

Mihan Hannan4 July, 2023

Immigration

Visa Exclusion Periods (Public Interest Criteria 4014)

In certain circumstances, a foreign national may be prevented from being granted a visa to Australia, known as a visa exclusion period. These exclusion periods can be: permanent – for…

Jordan Tew25 May, 2023

Immigration

“Member of the Family Unit” – Who can I include in my Australian visa application?

When you apply for an Australian visa, in most instances you’re able to include certain family members in your visa application as dependents. This enables your family to be granted…

Jordan Tew9 May, 2023

Immigration

Form 47A – Evidencing Dependency for an over-18 child

Only persons who are known as a “Member of the Family Unit” (MoFU) can be included in Australian visa applications. We have an article about what this means here, which…

Jordan Tew9 May, 2023

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What are the visa options to hire foreign talent as an employer?

The global talent crunch is real, with “fewer babies, lower high school and college enrollment, rapid wage inflation, near-record unemployment, a skills shortage, the Great Resignation and the remnants of…

Lucinda Lim7 February, 2023

Immigration

What to expect after your visa application is lodged?

The lodgement or submission of a visa application is both a very exciting and nervous occasion. Naturally, visa applicants want to know: How long a visa application is going to…

Jordan Tew22 November, 2022

Immigration

Ministerial Direction 100 and streamlined visa processing

To assist in further streamlining visa processing, Ministerial Direction 100 came into effect on 28 October 2022 which sets out the order of priority applied by the Department of Home…

Mihan Hannan18 November, 2022

Immigration Parent

The definitive guide to permanent Australian Parent visa options

There are six different permanent Australian Parent visas and navigating the various visa options to decide which one best suits your family’s circumstances can be daunting. Even if your parents…

Sonia Campanaro20 September, 2022

Immigration

Job and Skills Summit Recap (Immigration Update – September 2022)

On 1 and 2 September 2022, the Australian Government held the Jobs + Skills Summit in Canberra, which amongst other things focused on addressing skills shortages including improving migration settings…

Jordan Tew2 September, 2022

Immigration

Temporary Work (Subclass 400) visa document checklist

The Temporary Work (Subclass 400) (400) visa is a temporary visa that allows applicants working in highly specialised roles to work short-term in Australia. The general period of stay is…

Mihan Hannan19 August, 2022

Graduate Immigration Labour Market Testing

Visa application charge increases, concessions for Graduate visa applications and the introduction of Workforce Australia

As we approach the end of the financial year, a number of new legislative updates in Australian immigration law affect Graduate visas, visa application charges and the introduction of a…

Mihan Hannan29 June, 2022

Graduate Immigration Student Working Holiday

Several concessions for Student, Graduate and Working Holiday Maker visas

Throughout January 2022, the Australian government announced a number of concessions for Student (Subclass 500), Graduate (Subclass 485) and Working Holiday Maker visa holders to help support Australia's COVID-19 impacted…

Mihan Hannan20 January, 2022

Immigration

Australian Agriculture Worker Visa

On 23 August 2021, the Australian Government announced the Australian Agriculture Worker (AAW) visa program for primary industry sectors including horticulture, meat processing, dairy, wool, grains, fisheries (including aquaculture) and forestry.…

Mihan Hannan30 September, 2021

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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

Immigration

How can I be sponsored for permanent residency as a postdoctoral researcher or academic?

Securing an academic appointment at an Australian university is often a challenging and competitive process. However, securing such a position potentially also opens a lesser known, direct and streamlined pathway…

Jordan Tew22 June, 2021

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What is a Global Talent visa (formerly Distinguished Talent visa)? (updated: 7 August 2023)

The Global Talent visa is one of the more interesting and unique visas to Australia, offering permanent residency to individuals who have an “internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding…

Jordan Tew28 May, 2021

Immigration Schedule 3

Can an agent’s actions constitute “factors beyond control” in Schedule 3? A case note: Wong (Migration) [2021] AATA 537 (19 February 2021)

Ms Wong (the applicant) and her family applied for Temporary Business Entry (Class UC) (Subclass 457) (457) visas on 2 March 2018. At the time of application, the applicant did…

Emily Young6 May, 2021

Bridging Visa Immigration

What is a bridging visa, and what’s the difference between them?

Foreign residents in Australia normally hold “substantive visas” with clear expiry dates. A substantive visa is any visa which is not a bridging visa or a criminal justice visa or…

Mihan Hannan1 April, 2021

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The Joint Standing Committee on Migration releases its interim report on Australia’s Skilled Migration Program

On 18 March 2021, the Joint Standing Committee on Migration (the Committee) presented an interim report for its inquiry into Australia’s skilled migration program. It makes 12 welcome recommendations focused…

Mihan Hannan20 March, 2021

Immigration

COVID concessions for Australian visas

Since 19 September 2020, a number of concessions have been available for certain visa holders impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the Department have announced further concessions where COVID-19 travel…

admin13 February, 2021

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Visas for Innovation – Our recommendations for the 2020/21 Migration Program Year

On 6 October 2020, the Australian Government is expected to announce its 2020/21 budget, which amongst other things, will include the planning levels for the migration programme year. Hannan Tew…

Jordan Tew1 October, 2020

Immigration Student

Australian government announces immigration changes to support international students (updated 17 Aug 2020)

On 20 July 2020 the Australian government announced a number of changes to student visa arrangements to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students post COVID-19. International students…

Mihan Hannan17 August, 2020

Covid Immigration Travel restrictions

Update from the ABF Commissioner expanding the “critical skills” and “critical sectors” travel exemption categories

Although Australia’s strict border restrictions due to COVID-19 continue to be in force, the ABF Commissioner may grant a temporary visa holder an exemption for a limited number of reasons:…

Mihan Hannan29 July, 2020

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Australian Government announces special visa arrangements for Hong Kong

On 9 July 2020 the Australian Government announced that it will introduce new measures for students, temporary graduates and skilled workers from Hong Kong who want to live, work and…

Mihan Hannan15 July, 2020

Citizenship Immigration Permanent Residence Resident Return Visa

A welcome guide: permanent residence in Australia

First of all, congratulations on your Australian permanent residence. In some cases, this could be the culmination of years of effort and dedication. Whatever your journey, welcome to Australia. Now…

Mihan Hannan8 May, 2020

Citizenship Immigration New Zealand

Australian citizenship and permanent residence for New Zealanders: A Quick Guide

New Zealanders who enter Australia on a New Zealand passport are granted a Special Category (Subclass 444) visa (SCV) upon arrival. This visa enables New Zealander to remain in Australia…

Edison Zhang29 April, 2020

Immigration Visa Refusal AAT

Received a visa refusal? Here’s 6 tips on how to make the most of your appeal

Having an unexpected visa refusal is always upsetting and stressful. Fortunately, for some visa refusals, there is an appeal mechanism for a “merits review” of the visa refusal. This means…

Jordan Tew17 April, 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

Business Visitor Immigration Vietnam

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

Whether you require work authorisation in the Vietnam, or can simply undertake business visitor activities on Business Visa, will depend upon the activities you wish to undertake in the Philippines.…

Mihan Hannan10 September, 2019

457 visa Immigration Innovation Labour Agreements Start Up TSS

Immigration policies encouraging the Technology and Innovation sector towards South Australia

On 13 May 2019, Immigration South Australia (SA) released further information relating to two Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) for the State, one of which targets “innovation and technology”. Over…

Jordan Tew16 May, 2019

ENS Visas Health Immigration TSS

Navigating the health requirements for your Australian visa application

Applicants and members of the family unit who apply for a visa may need to undertake health examinations to prove that they meet the health requirement. In some cases, non-applying…

Mihan Hannan7 March, 2019

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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

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Case Note: Zhou and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection (Migration) [2017] AATA 2386 (27 November 2017)

Ms Zhou (the Applicant) was the holder of a permanent Subclass 100 visa (Spouse visa). Following a police raid in 2013, she was charged with two offences of: importation of…

admin6 December, 2017

Citizenship Immigration

Australian permanent residency for New Zealand citizens who arrived on or before 19 February 2016

Provided they meet certain health and character requirements, New Zealand citizens are automatically granted a Special Category (Subclass 444) visa on arrival which enables them to remain in Australia indefinitely,…

admin9 August, 2017

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