🚨 ABF has launched a nationwide compliance operation targeting Subclass 407 Training visa sponsors. 100+ inspections done. 200+ expected. Fair Work Ombudsman involved. If your trainee's role has changed, your business could be at risk. 🔗 https://t.co/bjZPQLlgqS #Subclass407
Standard visa programs leaving gaps for WA employers and skilled workers? The WA DAMA unlocks occupations, concessions and pathways not available under standard sponsorship — covering both Metro Perth and Regional WA. Full breakdown here 👇 🔗 https://t.co/ileyAE9m81
The Subclass 491 visa lets skilled migrants live, work and study anywhere in regional Australia — no employer lock-in, family included, and a clear PR pathway via the Subclass 191. Is it right for you? Full guide here 🔗 https://t.co/wxYupnnb1I #Subclass491#AustralianMigration
The 2026–27 Federal Budget is out. 185,000 migration places, points test reforms, $85.2M for skills assessments, new visa refusal grounds, and more. Big shifts ahead for migrants and employers. Full breakdown here 🔗 https://t.co/aHHvDwkcTO #AustralianMigration#FederalBudget2026
The 186 Labour Agreement stream unlocks occupations unavailable under standard sponsorship — plus concessions on age, English & skills. Expanding in 2026–27, but scrutiny is high. Know what's required. 🔗 https://t.co/zTbvEuV8ma #AustralianMigration#Subclass186
🚨 Regional Visa (491/494) Update:
Remote work is officially approved. 💻
If you live in a regional area, your boss can be in Sydney, Melbourne, or London. It only matters where YOU physically sit.
Read more: https://t.co/qxI5ujkfcc
#AusPol#Migration#491Visa
🚨 Partner Visa Warning:
Home Affairs is now issuing ONE Request for Information. Miss the deadline? They make a decision without your documents.
Your app must be "Decision-Ready" on Day 1.
Read more: https://t.co/NordrQiZd6
#AusMigration#PartnerVisa#VisaAdvice
🚨 PARENT VISA CHANGES START TOMORROW (22 April)
Home Affairs is moving some Parent Visas online:
✅ AX, BP, CA, DG classes.
Still Paper-Only (Requires Courier):
❌ UT, UU classes.
Don't use the wrong method or your app is invalid.
Read more: https://t.co/qNSZ4uuM7f
🚨 Citizenship Update
Good news for Academics (PhD) & Senior Religious Leaders.
If your work takes you overseas, you no longer have to sacrifice your Australian citizenship timeline. Your offshore work can now count toward residency.
Read more: https://t.co/LzsXTS34AT
🚨 Skills Assessment Shakeup (LIN 26/027)
The Geospatial Council (GCA) is liquidated. New assessing authorities are locked in:
📍 Surveyors: Now ISNSW.
💻 Data Scientists: Now ACS
Got a GCA assessment issued AFTER Aug 21, 2025? It’s invalid.
Read more: https://t.co/aTpV4Ua3hm
🚨 BREAKING: 407 Training Visa Change (Effective TODAY)
You can no longer lodge a 407 visa while waiting for your nomination to be approved.
Sponsorship AND Nomination must be APPROVED before you lodge.
Read More: https://t.co/1GAEo63wqS
#AusMigration#407Visa
Employer Warning: ⚠️
Checking a visa once at hiring isn't enough.
If an employee loses their work rights and you keep paying them, YOU face the fines.
VEVO check at start.
Schedule re-checks.
Keep records.
Read more: https://t.co/mxiy2A85W4
#HR#Business#AusLaw
Sponsoring a partner for an Aussie visa? 🇦🇺💍
The Rules:
1. You can only sponsor 2 people in your lifetime.
2. You usually must wait 5 years between sponsorships.
3. If YOU were sponsored recently, you can't sponsor someone else yet.
Read More: https://t.co/H4DxDCb76u
🚨 NSW 491 Update
❌ Pathway 1: CLOSED (Reached capacity in 1 day).
✅ Pathway 3 (Graduates): Still a focus.
Grad Criteria:
🔹 Degree from Regional NSW Uni
🔹 Completed in last 2 yrs
🔹 On Regional Skills List
Details: https://t.co/AHze3KfNu1
#LiveInNSW#491Visa#Australia
Student visa ending? 🎓 Can your boss sponsor you?
The Reality Check: ✅ Is the job on the Occupation List? ✅ Do you have a Skills Assessment? ✅ Can the business afford to sponsor?
Don't guess. Check now: https://t.co/3DKxJ138i0
#StudentVisa#AusVisa#Migration
Overseas work experience counts for Aussie visas, BUT you need proof. 📄
✅ Payslips ✅ Tax records ✅ Bank statements
No degree? Use Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to turn your skills into a qualification.
Read More: https://t.co/LpOpucIsEa
#AusVisa#RPL#Migration
Struggling to hire regionally? 🚜🏗️
The DAMA program gives regional employers special perks like age & salary concessions to sponsor skilled workers.
Check if you're eligible: https://t.co/XSoDDJSSgh
#RegionalAustralia#RegionalMigration#DAMA#RegisteredMigrationAgent
Can't find skilled staff? 📉 Scared that overseas sponsorship is too risky? 😨
The Solution: Hire International Students.
Test their skills part-time ➡️ Transition to a Graduate Visa ➡️ Sponsor them later.
Read More: https://t.co/2bgrhqZTgO
#StudentMigration#Recruitment