Ron Kessels

In late August 2018, the Hon Peter Dutton, Minister of Home Affairs and the Hon Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced…

Following what can be described as a tumultuous period in politics, Australia’s new Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP announced a Cabinet re-shuffle on…

While Ajuria Lawyers makes every effort to accommodate genuine requests for priority processing, the Department of Home Affairs frequently reminds immigration lawyers and agents that…

The TSS is designed to address genuine skill shortages for full-time positions.

Delivering news of the grant of permanent residence to clients is one of the highlights of our work as immigration lawyers and agents.

The Global Talent Scheme is now up and running as one of the TSS “streams”. It was introduced on 1 July 2018 for an initial…

From 12 August 2018, the long-awaited Nomination Training Contribution Charge will apply at the time of lodgement to all Business Nominations (for TSS visas) and…

New Labour Market Testing (LMT) requirements apply for nomination applications for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa lodged on or after 12 August 2018

The training levy, now officially known as the “Nomination Training Contribution Charge”, will be introduced from 12 August 2018. The charge will apply to employers…

A date has just been announced for the commencement date of the much-discussed Training Levy under the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF).