by rebecca | Sep 10, 2026 | Compliance, General visas, Skilled visas, Skills in Demand, Standard business sponsorship
Establishing a new business in Australia often requires bringing key employees, managers or specialists from overseas to help launch and grow the Australian operation. A common question for newly established Australian companies is whether they need to have been...
by rebecca | Jul 1, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Business visas, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, Family visas, General visas, Graduate visas, National Innovation, Regional sponsored 494 visas, Short-Term Work visas, Skilled visas, Skills in Demand, Temporary Activity visas, Working Holiday visas
From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government has implemented its annual update to a range of immigration fees, increasing the cost of lodging many visa applications. The revised charges apply to visa applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026 and affect individuals,...
by rebecca | Jun 30, 2026 | 186 Permanent Employer Sponsored visas, Compliance, Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visas, General visas, Skilled visas, Skills in Demand
Each year on 1 July, a number of important changes take effect across Australia’s migration program. The 2026–27 financial year is no exception, with updates affecting government visa application charges, employer-sponsored salary thresholds and Department of...
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 20, 2025 | General visas, Short-Term Work visas, Temporary Activity visas, Visitor visas
We have helped many clients arranging conferences in Australia over the past 15 years to secure the appropriate visas for their keynote speakers. What’s the right visa in this situation? The answer depends on a few key details including the nature of the event,...
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...
