The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that from 01 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, students will be able to apply for the Graduate Visa 485 on the Work Stream without the need to nominate an eligible skilled occupation and neither to obtain a skills assessment. This change will only […]
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Australia opens Work and Holiday program to Brazil
Young people from Brazil will be able to work, study and holiday in Australia under a new memorandum of understanding for a reciprocal Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa arrangement signed today. Commencing on 1 July 2022, the arrangement will allow up to 500 young Brazilians aged between 18 and […]
Read MoreFederal Budget 2022-23 and Implications on Migration Program
This year’s Budget 2022-2023 contains few immigration related announcements. Apart from the 2022-23 Migration Planning Levels, most of what is included in this budget has been previously announced. The Budget papers and Portfolio Statements published at budget.gov.au Migration program numbers The Government will reinstate Migration Program planning levels to 160,000 in 2022-23. Net […]
Read MorePermanent Residency Pathway for 482 Short-term Stream
Visa holders of 457 and 482 Short-term Stream could be eligible to apply for an Australian Permanent Residency Visa under the 186 Temporary Residence Transition Stream In response to the strong labour demand and the declining number of temporary visa holders in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on 25 […]
Read MoreAccess to COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visas
Temporary visa holders with work rights will be able to access the COVID-19 Pandemic Event (Subclass 408) visa incurring no Visa Application Charge for a period of 6 or 12 months if they work in any sector of the Australian economy. Presently, the COVID-19 Pandemic Event visa is available with […]
Read MoreWhy A Migration Strategy Plan Saves You Stress, Money, Time and Your Dream Of PR
During my years working as a Registered Migration Agent I have seen many clients trying to take shortcuts because they have been misguided about their pathway to becoming a permanent resident (PR). All too often they have not been provided with a complete picture of all their options and as […]
Read MoreFull reopening of Australian borders
Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, welcoming the return of tourists, businesstravellers, and other visitors from 21.02.22 These changes will ensure the health of Australians, while the country continues to secure itseconomic recovery. With improving health conditions, including a recent 23 per cent decline in hospitalisations due […]
Read MoreVisa changes to support the reopening of Australia and our economic recovery
​The Morrison Government is making it easier for highly skilled migrants to remain in Australia and to continue working in critical sectors as Australia’s economic recovery continues. ​Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke said these measures recognise the contribution of skilled migrants who remained here […]
Read MoreTemporary changes to visa work conditions for Students and Working Holiday Makers
The Australian Government is providing an incentive for Student and Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa holders to return to Australia as soon as possible to help address current workforce shortages. Legislative Update As of the 19/01/2022, refunds to Visa Application Charge (VAC) will be provided under specific circumstances to student […]
Read MoreWhy I Started Visaroos
Hi and Welcome to Visaroos. I’m Dario the principal Registered Migration Agent at Visaroos. I know all too well what it feels like to make a life-changing decision that sees you move to another country. Let me share my story with you and why I had a genuine desire to […]
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