Month: August 2020

Massive increase in invitation for regional areas 2019-20!

After the new regional visas were introduced in November 2019, there has been a significant increase in the number of regional visas being issued for the 2019-20 year. Statistics from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) reveal that in 2018-19, 120 invites were issued for the Skilled Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489) compared to 1780 … Continue reading “Massive increase in invitation for regional areas 2019-20!”

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?”