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New Migration Strategy Released by the Australian Government

New Migration Strategy Released by the Australian Government

by | Dec 14, 2023 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Business visas, Compliance, Entrepreneur visas, Global Talent visas, Short-Term Work visas, Skilled visas, Temporary Activity visas, Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas

The Australian Government released its new Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023 as part of its extensive Review of the Migration System.​​ The long-term migration strategy aims to increase the number of permanent skilled migrants with ‘in demand skills and...
Subclass 482 and 494 Visa Sponsorship and Upcoming Fixed Term Contract Changes under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Subclass 482 and 494 Visa Sponsorship and Upcoming Fixed Term Contract Changes under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

by | Nov 22, 2023 | Short-Term Work visas, Standard business sponsorship, Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas

From 6 December 2023, as part of the Secure Jobs, Better Pay amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), employers will no longer be able to employ a worker on a fixed term contract in the following situations: Where the employment term is for two or more years...
Introduction of Employer Sponsored Permanent Residency Pathway for TSS subclass 482 Visa Holders on the Short Term Occupation List

Introduction of Employer Sponsored Permanent Residency Pathway for TSS subclass 482 Visa Holders on the Short Term Occupation List

by | Nov 7, 2023 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Short-Term Work visas, Standard business sponsorship, Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas

The Australian Federal Government has announced that on 25 November 2023 changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)(subclass 186) visa program will be introduced, with the reforms having the effect of broadening the permanent residency program and enabling...
Understanding the Difference between the Temporary Residence Transition and Direct Entry Streams of the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) Visa Program

Understanding the Difference between the Temporary Residence Transition and Direct Entry Streams of the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) Visa Program

by | Oct 2, 2023 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance

For Australian companies seeking to sponsor overseas workers under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (subclass 186 visa) program, it is important to understand the two available streams: Temporary Residence Transition and Direct Entry. This article aims to provide...