Updated: NSW Skilled Occupation Lists – Subclass 190 & Subclass 491
NSW has officially announced the updated skilled occupation lists for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (Subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional visa (Subclass 491).
Evidence of your relationship – Applying for 820/801 Partner Visa in Australia
The Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801) is an onshore visa, therefore you must be in Australia at the time of application. This particular visa requires a significant amount of evidence in order to prove that you are in “a genuine and continuing relationship” with your partner.
New COVID visa waiver – ‘offshore grant requirement’
For most offshore visa's, there is a requirement for the applicant to be outside of Australia at the time of grant. The Department has just announced that this requirement will be waived for certain family visa applicants.
Global Talent Independent Visa (GTI)
The program was introduced in order to attract highly talented individuals who are at the top of their field in high growth industries. It is a streamlined visa pathway for highly skilled professionals to work and live permanently in Australia.
Good News! Special arrangements for COVID affected Visa holders
New transitional arrangements for COVID affected visa holders - Subclass [...]
Departing Australia during COVID 19 – Restrictions and Exemptions
Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic, Australia is encouraging all international visitors to return home. We understand this can be challenging with the limit on departing flights so we are doing our best to establish the most convenient and straight-forward options.
Travel Restrictions and Exemptions when entering Australia – COVID 19
Australia has implemented strict travel measures in an attempt to protect the health of the Australian community and to combat the spread of the COVID 19 virus. There are currently a limited number of flights to and from Australia, available only to travellers who have been granted an individual travel exemption or who are automatically exempt.
Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) – COVID 19 Recovery (Updated 1 Dec 2020)
Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) announced which has 17 occupations that will be able to enter Australia to assist in the country's COVID recovery.
Labour Market Testing: Requirements for employers – 11 November 2020
For all 482 and 494 nominations lodged on or after 30th September 2020 all nominated positions must be advertised on the Governments Job Active website. This is a free online jobs website. This measure "ensures that appropriately skilled Australian citizens and permanent residents are given work opportunities before overseas workers when a business has a vacancy".
October/November 2018 Newsletter
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