Category: News
Are you a stranded temporary visa holder?
Some unemployed temporary visa holders are pushed to the brink. Firstly, just like everyone, they too must survive the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Then comes the misfortune of not being able to receive government assistance during the pandemic. And finally, the struggle off finding a new employer – for those on temporary skill shortage visa (482), this … Continue reading “Are you a stranded temporary visa holder?”
Sponsorship approved within 2 days!!
International student visa applications to Australia have plunged by more than a third with growing fears the sector will take up to five years to recover. According to government figures, student visa applications from China are down by 20 per cent and 33.5 per cent overall for the 2019-2020 financial year. Applications from Nepal dropped … Continue reading “Sponsorship approved within 2 days!!”
Highest national jobless rate since September 1994!
Australian Treasury is now expecting the national jobless rate to hit 9.25 per cent by the end of December – a level unseen since September 1994 – Australia’s last recession. It has been forecasted that three years’ worth of wealth will be wiped out in just three months. Melbourne’s lockdown alone is predicted to sweep … Continue reading “Highest national jobless rate since September 1994!”
New worker support payment for Victorian workers diagnosed with COVID-19!
Victorian workers who, as of 20 June, have been instructed by the government to self-isolate or quarantine at home, due to being diagnosed with coronavirus or are a close contact of a confirmed case, are now entitled to a one-off $1500 worker support payment. The worker support payment was introduced by the Department of Health and Human Services which recognises that … Continue reading “New worker support payment for Victorian workers diagnosed with COVID-19!”
2020-21 Migration Program Delivery Cap remains unchanged!!
As part of the COVID-19 response, the Department of Home Affairs has disclosed further information regarding the 2020-21 Migration Program. Health restrictions implemented in Australia and many other countries have disrupted the Department’s visa processing services and travel bans implemented around the world, to manage health risks, limit arrivals of temporary and permanent migrants to Australia. Border … Continue reading “2020-21 Migration Program Delivery Cap remains unchanged!!”
Australia offers extended visas for Hong Kong citizens!
The Australian government announced yesterday, the 9th of July 2020, that it will be offering a pathway to permanent residency for thousands of Hong Kong citizens that are currently in Australia, while suspending its extradition agreement with the city in response to China’s crackdown on personal freedoms and dissent. Those that hold temporary work visas … Continue reading “Australia offers extended visas for Hong Kong citizens!”
Australia considering safe haven visas for Hong Kong residents!
Australia is considering to offer safe haven visas to thousands of Hong Kong residents living here who don’t want to return home in the wake of China’s brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. China met with international condemnation when it decided to pass a sweeping security law which further tightened its grip with Hong Kong. The controversial … Continue reading “Australia considering safe haven visas for Hong Kong residents!”
Latest immigration news amid COVID-19!
This year has without a doubt gone through an unprecedented chain of events and left a trail of adversity for many individuals. Despite the ongoing crisis, certain states, such as Western Australia, are returning back to normal while states such as Victoria might be heading the opposite direction. Regardless of which state in Australia you … Continue reading “Latest immigration news amid COVID-19!”
Major changes to Victoria’s visa nomination programs!
Victoria’s state nomination program will remain temporarily closed while we await the Commonwealth Government’s allocation of state nomination places for 2020-21. In the meantime, you will not be able to apply for the following state nomination visas: Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) visa Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa Business Innovation stream (subclass 188A) (Provisional) visa Investor stream (subclass 188B) (Provisional) visa Significant Investor stream (subclass 188C) (Provisional) … Continue reading “Major changes to Victoria’s visa nomination programs!”
ACS will now nominate for Global Talent Visa applications!
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the largest professional body in Australia representing the ICT sector and will now nominate Global Talent candidates under the GTI program. ACS can provide nomination in the following categories: AgTech Space and Advanced Manufacturing FinTech Energy and Mining Technology MedTech Cyber Security Quantum Information, Advanced Digital, Data Science and ICT Global Talent … Continue reading “ACS will now nominate for Global Talent Visa applications!”
