Introduction The Department of Home Affairs has recently announced the 2024-25 Migration Program nomination allocations, opening up new opportunities for skilled migrants across Australia. These allocations represent the number of new primary applicants each state or territory can nominate in a program year, adding to the existing on-hand caseload but not limiting the total number […]
Western Australia is gearing up to welcome skilled migrants through its State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) for the 2024-25 program year. The Commonwealth Government Department of Home Affairs has allocated 5,000 nomination places to Western Australia, aimed at addressing skills shortages and meeting labour market needs. This is an exciting opportunity for skilled professionals to
Australia is a dynamic and ever-evolving country, and its immigration policies reflect the changing needs of its economy and society. One of the most significant areas of change recently has been in the realm of Employer Sponsored Visas. These updates are designed to address skill shortages, protect worker rights, and ensure that Australia remains an
Introduction Australia has long been a destination of choice for international students and skilled professionals. The recent changes to the Australian immigration policy, specifically concerning visitor visa holders and 485 visa holders, have significant implications. As a leading immigration lawyer at Migration Guru, a firm with over 90 years of collective Australian immigration experience, I
As a leading immigration lawyer at Migration Guru, with over 90 years of collective experience in Australian migration law, I am dedicated to keeping you informed about significant updates that impact your business and migration plans. From July 1, 2024, a major change to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will come into effect,
Hello from Migration Guru! I’m Ranjita Pillai, Director of Migration Guru, a firm with over 90 years of collective experience in Australian migration law. If you’re exploring migration options, you might wonder, “What does a migration agent do?” This blog aims to shed light on the critical roles migration agents play in the immigration process,
Hello from Migration Guru! I’m Ranjita Pillai, and with over 90 years of collective experience in Australian migration law, we know firsthand how complex and challenging the visa application process can be. If you’re contemplating lodging your own Australian visa application, you might be asking whether it’s worth using a migration agent or lawyer. In
As we usher in the new year, there’s promising news for international students aspiring to make Australia their permanent home. The Albanese government, set to implement changes in March, is poised to eliminate a barrier that hindered students from expressing their desire to settle permanently in the country. In response to the unprecedented surge in
As the Australian government unveils its comprehensive migration review, international students are expressing their concern over a controversial regulation that threatens to reduce the age limit for qualifying for a work visa after graduation from 50 to 35. This new ruling, set to be implemented as part of the federal government’s migration reforms released in
I am delighted to share the latest insights received from the Director, Strategic Migration Partnerships, Skilled Visa Branch, regarding the extension of work rights for Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) beyond the initial 6-month period with a single employer. This decision by the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs aims to support WHMs and enhance
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