by rebecca | Jun 8, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Business visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Regional visas, Short-Term Work visas, Skilled visas
The Australian Government’s 2026–27 Federal Budget provides further insight into the direction of Australia’s migration program over the coming years. While there are no dramatic increases to migration numbers, the Budget confirms the Government’s...
by rebecca | May 5, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Skills in Demand
From 1 July 2026, Australia will implement updated minimum salary requirements for key employer-sponsored visa programs, in line with the government’s annual indexation of income thresholds. For approved sponsors, this is an important opportunity to review...
by hartmanadmin | Oct 1, 2025 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship, Uncategorized
The recent reforms to Australia’s employer-sponsored visa programs have introduced greater flexibility for visa holders, but with that flexibility comes heightened compliance expectations for employers. For businesses sponsoring workers under the Skills in Demand...
by hartmanadmin | Sep 11, 2025 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, General visas, Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship
The Australian Federal Government is currently undertaking a review of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) which will affect the skilled migration program. To facilitate this review, Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has launched a public consultation on the 2025...
by hartmanadmin | Jul 1, 2025 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Entrepreneur visas, General visas, Graduate visas, Skills in Demand, Student visas
From 1 July 2025, the Department of Home Affairs has implemented a range of visa application charge (VAC) increases. While most rises are modest (around 2–3%), some, including student visas, have increased by as much as 25%. Below is a summary of the key changes...
by hartmanadmin | Jun 24, 2025 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, 457 Visas, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Standard business sponsorship, Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visas
Effective 1 July 2025, the Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT) will increase from $175,000 to $183,100. This annual adjustment has important implications for employers sponsoring foreign talent, particularly those assisting Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS)/Skills...
