The Accredited Sponsor Scheme, which allows certain concessions and a more rapid processing of Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visas, is to be expanded in a…
Ron Kessels13 March 2019
In response to a recent Freedom of Information request, the Department of Home Affairs has published data relating to Subclass 482 nominations which were refused…
Ron Kessels13 March 2019
Further to our article in our November Newsletter, it is important to keep in mind that the Global Talent Scheme (GTS) is a pilot program,…
Ron Kessels12 March 2019
The Government has updated the skilled migration occupation lists, upon which we rely for various visa programs, including Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) and Employer Nomination…
Ron Kessels12 March 2019
Minister Coleman has announced that the new 5 year sponsored parent visa, the Subclass 870 Parent (Temporary) Visa, will be open for applications on 17…
Ron Kessels6 March 2019
Many 457/TSS visa holders are surprised to be told that education fees – and quite hefty ones - are payable if their children are attending…
Ron Kessels13 February 2019
Within the last couple of months, the Government has announced changes to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program, which covers both Working Holiday Subclass…
Ron Kessels13 February 2019
On 10 December 2018, the Governor General signed off on the Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Act 2018.
Ron Kessels13 February 2019
Certain visa grants are subject to the public interest requirement that: The applicant does not have outstanding debts to the Commonwealth unless the Minister is…
Ron Kessels13 February 2019