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22 Occupations added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) to aid post-COVID economic recovery Australia’s Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) identifies a total of 41 ​priority occupations to fill onshore skill gaps and aid in job creation by attracting critically-important workers to Australia. The PMSOL is based on expert advice from the...

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Tourism and hospitality has been added to the critical sectors for eligibility for the Subclass 408 COVID-19 Pandemic Event visa. Temporary visa holders employed in the tourism and hospitality sector can now access the Subclass 408 COVID-19 stream for a period of 12 months. Condition 8105 (I.E the 40 hour per fortnight work limitation) applied...

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Here is a summary of what has been happening in the complex world of Australian Immigration.  Global Talent Independent student eligibility changes New student eligibility requirements for the Global Talent Independent program were introduced on 20 January 2021. The following changes are to attract the highest calibre of Global Talen to support the creation of...

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Will Australia Stop Permanent Migration? Australian visa processing has not been suspended because of COVID-19. Permanent migration will not stop. Migration Program Planning level will remain at 160,000 for the 2020-21 program year. The distribution of places will change with an increase from 47,732 to 77,300 for Family and Partner Visa’s. Employer-Sponsored, Global Talent, Business...

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A FAQ sheet on Family Violence has been distributed by the OMARA to all Registered Migration Agents explaining the role played by the Department of Home Affairs in supporting migrant victims of family and domestic violence.

The Australian Government has zero-tolerance for family and domestic violence against anyone in the Australian community, including permanent and temporary visa holders.

Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has coincided with the onset or escalation of violence and abuse for many women.

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Acting Minister for Immigration Alan Tudge has announced changes to the Business innovation and Investment Visa Program that will come into effect on 1 July 2021. The Business Migration program will be reduced to four instead of nine streams: Business Innovation Entrepreneur Investor Significant Investor The premium investor, significant business history and the venture capital entrepreneur stream...

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The Australian government have announced a new class of persons exempt from the age requirement – the coronavirus concession worker. Subclass 186 (ENS) applicants who were previously exempt from age requirements when applying under the Temporary Residents Transition Stream based on the Fair Work High Income Threshold will continue to be eligible for the age...

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The Distinguished Talent Visa program provides access to permanent residence in Australia for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, sport, the arts, academia and research, are still prominent in the area and would be an asset to the Australian community. Distinguished Talent Visas are used for...

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Migration Agents use their knowledge of immigration law to offer advice or assistance to a person wishing to obtain a visa to enter or remain in Australia. They can also give assistance to people or businesses who are nominating or sponsoring visa applicants and their family members. Migration agents help reunite families and facilitate the migration of those people with the qualities and skills we need to shape our community, grow Australian business and support Australian jobs. Migration agents provide an essential service in assisting migrants navigate Australia's visa system. Anyone who practices as a Migration Agent must be registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority. People who practice as unregistered Migration Agents are investigated and prosecuted by the authorities.

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Australian Immigration Update The Australian government has released information in the federal budget regarding the 2020-21 planning levels for Australian immigration in yesterday’s federal budget announcement. According to the federal government, these changes will help maximise the the responsiveness of the migration program to evolving health and economic challenges. Family visas, employer-sponsored visas and business...

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