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Our latest article breaks down the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa, covering everything from eligibility and salary thresholds to business sponsor compliance obligations and the pathway to permanent residency for eligible employees

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Changes to the English test requirements for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Visa

Effective from 13 September 2025, any English tests undertaken will need to meet the revised requirements, unless the applicant qualifies for an exemption.

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The Victorian Government has officially opened its nomination program for the National Innovation Visa (subclass 858), offering opportunities for exceptionally talented individuals to contribute to the state’s innovation agenda and economic growth.

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🌍 The South Australian government has opened the state nomination program for the National Innovation Visa (NIV) (subclass 858) for high achieving researchers, entrepreneurs, investor and creative professionals looking to relocate to Australia

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Who is responsible for the various costs associated with sponsoring an employee on a visa?

Our latest article deep dives into the intricacies of who can pay what when sponsoring an employee on an Australian sponsored working visa.

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Have you ever heard of sponsorship limitations for Partner and Prospective Marriage visas?

In this article, we explain the sponsorship limitations that apply to Australian's looking to sponsor their partners or fiancés to live in Australia https://t.co/RGWEOaBbpe

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The new MATES visa stream has been established under the Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA) between Australia and India, allowing young Indian graduates from approved educational institutions to live and work in Australia for up to two years.

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In line with the Government's Migration Strategy and in an effort to restrict 'visa hopping' the Minister has announced that as of 1 July 2024, Visitor/Tourist & Temporary Graduate visa holders will no longer be able to apply for student visas whilst in Australia.

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📢📢 Breaking News

International students studying a Masters by Research and/or a Doctoral Degree (PhD) will continue to be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graudate (subclass 485) visa until they are 50 years of age.

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The Federal Budget for 2024-2025 has been handed down.

Our article covers everything you need to know about how the budget will affect Australian immigration now and into the future.

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Increase to the financial capacity requirements for student visa applicants commencing as of 10 May 2024.

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Major changes to the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa set to come into effect as of 1 July 2024. https://t.co/RGWEOaBbpe

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As of 23 March 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) assessment will replace the existing Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement, applying further scrutiny to individuals choosing to study in Australia.

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📢 Attention all TSS 482 Visa Holders! 📢

Pathway to permanent residency for all TSS SC482 visa holders has finally been announced by the Department of Home Affairs.

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The 2023-2024 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program is now open to eligible applicants in South Australia, with new changes from last financial year.

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The 2023-2024 Victorian Skilled Migration Program is now open to applicants living in Victoria or overseas, with new changes from last financial year.

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FY23-24 Skilled Migration Programs Now Open for ACT & QLD

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The 2023-2024 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program is now open to eligible applicants in Western Australia, with new changes from last financial year.

These changes have made it easier for skilled migrants to connect with jobs in WA.

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The 2023-24 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program is now open to new applications with a range of new changes.

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From the 1 July 2023, international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications will be granted an additional two years of post-study work rights in Australia.