Month: February 2019

Visa expiring soon? Tips for visa extension ✅

Is your student visa expiring on 15 March? The clock is ticking, so don’t leave it to the last minute and go “Oh no, what can I do?”. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. You may be eligible to apply for a temporary or permanent visa, which allows you to travel, study or work in Australia. Here … Continue reading “Visa expiring soon? Tips for visa extension ✅”

VETASSESS: Employment Length Calculation Change

Employment Length Calculation VETASSESS has announced recent changes to the calculation of employment length. From 14 February 2019, VETASSESS will consider the exact date, including day, month and year for the Date Deemed Skilled, instead of using only month and year previously. This is aligned with the requirement of the Department of Home Affairs.   Keep The Records … Continue reading “VETASSESS: Employment Length Calculation Change”

Northern Territory: DAMA as a new PR pathway ✅

UPDATES ON DAMA PROGRAM IN  NORTHERN TERRITORY Last week, Northern Territory has announced updates on its DAMA program (so-called ‘concessioned employer-sponsored migration’). The new DAMA program is designed to be incredibly flexible to attract skilled or semi-skilled workers. A Pathway to PR The program has introduced a flexible pathway to Permanent Residency, including the possibilities to change employers, … Continue reading “Northern Territory: DAMA as a new PR pathway ✅”

South Australia & Queensland: Occupation Lists Updated!

Here are some recent updates on state sponsorship occupation lists. South Australia The state government has recently updated the state sponsorship occupation lists (the State Nominated Occupation List & the Supplementary Skilled List). The changes will take effect on 11 February. Metal Fitters and Machinists nec, Locksmith, and Butcher or Smallgoods Maker have been added to … Continue reading “South Australia & Queensland: Occupation Lists Updated!”

Orana: The new destination for skilled workers?

Another door is opening soon for semi-skilled or low-skilled workers to get an employer-sponsored visa to Australia! Following Northern Territory and Warrnambool (VIC), Orana (NSW) has announced that a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) business case has been recently submitted to the Commonwealth Government. The government initiatives aim to design a tailored program to meet the … Continue reading “Orana: The new destination for skilled workers?”