Category: News
2020-21 visa nomination program update
The Department of Home Affairs has just announced that it has provided a limited number of visa nomination places to the Victorian Government up until the Federal Budget is delivered on 6 October 2020. This is mainly to help support Victoria’s economic recovery and the public health response as the government prepares to re-open with … Continue reading “2020-21 visa nomination program update”
South Australia allows set number of allocations for General Skilled/Business Migration program for 2020/21
The South Australian government has decided to allow a set number of interim allocation places for the State’s General Skilled and Business Migration program for 2020/21, which will be prioritised to support South Australia’s economic and public health recovery. Later in the year, the full number of allocations will be revealed. Due to limited … Continue reading “South Australia allows set number of allocations for General Skilled/Business Migration program for 2020/21”
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?”
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!”
