We have a few new team members, and some who are not so new, who we’d like to introduce to you all. Some of you may have already met these superstars, but just in case you haven’t had the pleasure we thought we’d introduce you to a member of the team every week. They workRead more
Subclass 408 Visa for COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic the Australian government has endorsed a Temporary Activity visa (Subclass 408). This visa allows holders to remain in Australia for anywhere up to 12 months, and is known as the COVID-19 Pandemic event visa. Critical Sectors The Australian government has listed 7 industries that are critical to the COVID-19Read more
MEET THE TEAM – Sherri Croucamp
We have a few new team members, and some who are not so new, who we’d like to introduce to you all. Some of you may have already met these superstars, but just in case you haven’t had the pleasure we thought we’d introduce you to a member of the team every week. They workRead more
NSW Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
The Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) is a provisional visa for skilled workers. The NSW Government can nominate eligible skilled applicants who will commit to working in critical sectors in regional New South Wales. NSW nomination for the Subclass 491 Visa is now by invitation only. Submission Windows Submission windows for the 2021-2022 financialRead more
MEET THE TEAM – Zach Zocher
We have a few new team members, and some who are not so new, who we’d like to introduce to you all. Some of you may have already met these superstars, but just in case you haven’t had the pleasure we thought we’d introduce you to a member of the team every week. They workRead more
Pharmacists added to PMSOL
Immigration Minister Alex Hawke announced on Tuesday that Pharmacists will be added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL), which outlines priority visa processing. The decision comes as thousands of pharmacies across Australia are invited to join the COVID-19 vaccine rollout to help accelerate the program. The new occupations (including ANZSCO codes) added are:Read more
FIRST CLASS MIGRATION AUSTRALIA’S OFFICE MOVES OFFSITE
Following stricter COVID-19 restrictions being enforced across New South Wales, the First Class Migration Australia office will be moving offsite. Our team will still be very much available but working remotely from Wednesday 21st July 2021 to adhere to the latest COVID-19 restriction criteria. All our staff will be available via email during normal officeRead more
AUSTRALIA VISA ALLOCATION FOR 2022
Australia’s migration program has been severely interrupted by COVID-19. The recent budget stated that due to international travel restrictions the target of 160,000 migrants a year will focus on granting permanent residency status to those already onshore, including families and partners. In 2021-2022, the Migration Program Skill stream will continue to focus on visa categories thatRead more
VICTORIA’S SKILLED MIGRATION PROGRAM OPENING FOR 2021 – 2022
Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program for 2021-2022 will open to new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) on 7 July 2021. The Department of Home Affairs has provided Victoria with 3,500 subclass 190 places, and 500 subclass 491 places. This year they will be selecting candidates who are currently living and working in Victoria, using their Science, Technology,Read more
MORE OCCUPATIONS ADDED TO THE PRIORITY MIGRATION SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST (PMSOL)
The Department of Home Affairs has announced that additional occupations will be added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL), meaning that employer sponsored nominations and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be given priority. The PMSOL was developed to ensure critical skilled occupations will continue to be filled through theRead more