25/11/2023 Expanding Access under the Subclass Permanent 186 TRTS pathway visa   From the 25/11/2023, the pathway from the 482 TSS visa to a 186 permanent TSS pathway visa is available to applicants on the Medium-Long term, Short-term and ROL occupations listed occupations. Prior to the 25/11/2023, this pathway did not extend to applicants who

From 25 November 2023 (subject to the approval of regulation changes), the Australian Government will be making changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) and Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186) visas to provide a simpler and clearer pathway to permanent residence for TSS visa holders.

The Minister for Home Affairs has released news that the 408 visa (COVID Pandemic Stream) is going to close gradually. From 2 September 2023 there will be a filing fee of $405 and the visa duration will be 6 months, and only for existing 408 visa (COVID Pandemic Stream). See media release https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/ClareONeil/Pages/closure-of-the-pandemic-event-visa.aspx

We provide a list below for proposed 1 July changes. Please note that this list is current as at the date of this email and that some of the legislation that supports these changes has not yet been released. Home Affairs announced changes to Employer Sponsored Migration Pathways TSMIT increase to $70,000 – Legislative Instrument not yet

The United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA) came into effect on 31 May 2023. The UKFTA includes a groundbreaking decision to remove the Labour Market Test (LMT) requirement entirely for UK passport holders who apply for the Subclass 482 Temporary Skills Shortage visa. What is the LMT requirement? The LMT requirement is a time of

The Federal Government will protect workers who are at risk of being exploited with a package of measures that target employers who seek to exploit temporary visa holders and ensure workers can speak up without fear of reprisal. One in six recent migrants to Australia is paid less than the minimum wage. This exploitation doesn’t

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/skilled-migration-program/recent-changes/new-aged-care-industry-labour-agreement Australia is facing a significant demographic shift, with a rapidly aging population that is expected to place increased pressure on the country’s aged care system. To ensure that older Australians receive the care and support they need, the Australian Government has made a firm commitment to increasing the aged care workforce. To support this

Recent Announcements TSMIT increase TSMIT will increase from $53,900 to $70,000 on 1 July 2023. New nominations lodged ON or AFTER that date will be required to meet the new TSMIT of $70,000 or the annual market salary rate, whichever is higher. Applications lodged BEFORE 1 July 2023 will not be affected. Expanded pathways to permanent residence By the end of

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil says Australia’s migration system is “broken” and “backwards” and is in desperate need of a fundamental overhaul and a “radical simplification”. Key points: Clare O’Neil has flagged eight priorities that will shape an overhaul of Australia’s migration programs Migration to Australia played a crucial role in the nation avoiding a

Visas for teachers and healthcare workers are now being assessed within days after the Australian government changed the way it prioritises skilled visa applications. Skilled visa applications for teachers and healthcare workers are now being assessed in just three days after a change to how skilled visas are prioritised. The Department of Home Affairs has