June 04, 2019 · Samantha Tyler
Is a DAMA the “golden ticket” to Australia that you have been looking for? There has been a lot of talk in various media recently regarding DAMAs and as a result there has been a lot of misunderstanding as to what a DAMA is, and what...
August 24, 2018 · Carlos Sellanes
Visa Processing Times seem out of control The extensive waiting times for Australian working visas, specifically subclass 457 and its successor, the Temporary Skills Shortage 482 visa, are an ongoing concern for both applicants and their...
August 06, 2018 · Carlos Sellanes
Skilling Australians Fund levy commences August 12th 2018 Passed by the Australian Senate some months ago, the Skilling Australians Fund Charges Act (The Act) has now been made into law and will commence formally on August 12th 2018. The Act relates to a ‘nomination training contribution charge’ which, under...
June 13, 2018 · Carlos Sellanes
More changes flagged to Skilled Migration Occupation Lists Australia’s employer-sponsored, points-tested and state nominated visa programs are now underpinned by three occupation lists: The Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) ...
April 11, 2018 · Carlos Sellanes
A window of opportunity for sponsors of 482 visas Replacing the now-defunct 457 Temporary Work Visa, the new 482 Temporary Skilled Shortage (TSS) Visa introduces tighter criteria and a series of new challenges for applicants and...
April 06, 2018 · Carlos Sellanes
Determination by Algorithm – The Retirement of Evaluative Judgement On March 30th 2018, confirming the growing trend of government instrumentalities to rely upon automated computer processes when making potentially life-changing decisions, Section 495A of the Migration...