The Ultimate Guide to Providing Evidence of an Ongoing Relationship for Australian Partner Visas

Posted on 23/08/202402/09/2024 by Anu

Applying for an Australian Partner Visa is a significant step, whether you’re married or in a de facto relationship. To be successful in your visa application, you must provide strong evidence of an ongoing relationship. This requirement applies to both the subclass 820/801 (onshore) and subclass 309/100 (offshore) visas. The evidence you submit will be Read more about The Ultimate Guide to Providing Evidence of an Ongoing Relationship for Australian Partner Visas[…]

A Comprehensive Guide to South Australia’s 2024-2025 General Skilled Migration Program

Posted on 16/08/202402/09/2024 by Anu

South Australia, with its rich cultural heritage, vibrant cities, and thriving economy, is a prime destination for skilled migrants seeking new opportunities and a high quality of life. The state’s 2024-2025 General Skilled Migration (GSM) program offers various pathways to help skilled professionals achieve their dream of living and working in Australia. This guide will Read more about A Comprehensive Guide to South Australia’s 2024-2025 General Skilled Migration Program[…]

2024-25 Nomination Allocation for Victoria: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted on 18/07/202418/07/2024 by Anu

The Australian Government has announced a significant increase in nomination places for Victoria in the 2024-25 financial year, highlighting its commitment to addressing skills shortages and labour market needs through the state/territory nominated stream of the Australian Migration Program. This blog post will provide an in-depth look at the new allocation, how it compares to Read more about 2024-25 Nomination Allocation for Victoria: A Comprehensive Guide[…]

International Student Enrolment Caps in Australia – Timeline Announced

Posted on 17/06/2024 by Anu

As the landscape of international education in Australia continues to evolve, the government has announced a strategic move to introduce caps on international student enrolments. This decision, spearheaded by Education Minister Jason Clare, aims to address disparities in the sector and ensure sustainable growth. Addressing Uneven Distribution In recent years, smaller universities have struggled with Read more about International Student Enrolment Caps in Australia – Timeline Announced[…]

Ending ‘Visa Hopping’ in the Migration System

Posted on 13/06/202413/06/2024 by Anu

As a leading immigration lawyer at Migration Guru, a firm with over 90 years of collective experience in Australian migration law, I am committed to keeping you informed about the latest developments in immigration policy. One of the key changes introduced in the recent Migration Strategy is aimed at curbing ‘visa hopping’—a practice where students Read more about Ending ‘Visa Hopping’ in the Migration System[…]

Budget Update – Immigration Changes 2024

Posted on 15/05/202419/05/2024 by Anu

Migration Guru provides this summary of the 2024 Federal Budget for its readers: Permanent Migration Program The Government has set the 2024–25 permanent Migration Program planning level at 185,000 places, with 132,200 places (around 70%) allocated to the Skill stream. From 2025–26, the Government will extend the planning horizon for the permanent Migration Program from Read more about Budget Update – Immigration Changes 2024[…]

Changes to the Temporary Graduate visa program

Changes to the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa program

Posted on 29/04/202429/04/2024 by Anu

As part of the government’s Migration Strategy, several changes have been proposed to the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa program. The Department of Home Affairs has now confirmed these updates, which will take effect from 1 July 2024. Changes to the Graduate Work Stream New Name: The current Graduate Work stream will be renamed to Read more about Changes to the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa program[…]

ACT Small Business Owner Pathway to Australian PR

Unlocking Opportunities: The ACT Small Business Owner Pathway to Australian Permanent Residency

Posted on 29/11/2023 by Anu

Greetings, fellow Canberrans! As a seasoned immigration lawyer at Migration Guru, where we boast over 90 years of collective experience in Australian migration law, I’m thrilled to shed light on a pathway to Australian permanent residency that often goes unnoticed—the ACT Small Business Owner (SBO) pathway. Let’s delve into the key aspects of the ACT Read more about Unlocking Opportunities: The ACT Small Business Owner Pathway to Australian Permanent Residency[…]

Navigating the Future: Reviewing Australia’s Visa Significant Cost Threshold

Posted on 16/11/2023 by Anu

In its ongoing commitment to transparency and community engagement, the Department of Home Affairs is seeking input from the Australian public on the policy settings for the Australian visa Significant Cost Threshold (SCT). As an experienced immigration lawyer at Migration Guru, I understand the significance of these policy discussions, particularly how they impact the migration Read more about Navigating the Future: Reviewing Australia’s Visa Significant Cost Threshold[…]

South Australia has opened its migration program for 2023-24

Posted on 05/10/202305/10/2023 by Anu

In a recent development, the South Australian government has unveiled its migration program for the current fiscal year, initiating an invitation for applicants to submit a free Registration of Interest (ROI) for state nomination. This strategic move follows the state’s allocation of 2,300 visa nomination places for this year, marking a noticeable reduction from the Read more about South Australia has opened its migration program for 2023-24[…]