LATEST IMMIGRATION NEWS

If you have a high level of medical skills and experience you are in immediate demand in Australia. Or if you need to gain additional skills, there is a visa to suit you. The Department of Immigration will now process visas lodged by Medical Professionals, Nurses, or Doctors as a matter of high priority. We know what…

One of the many positive aspects emerging from the new Australia – United Kingdom trade deal is that the upper age limit for UK citizens applying for a ‘Working Holiday’ visa will rise to 35 years of age. Another positive aspect of this visa category is that we can develop a pathway to permanent residency…

A trade deal between the UK and Australia has been agreed upon. The agreement is the first trade deal to be built from scratch since the UK left the EU which is seen as an important step towards the UK joining a wider Asia Pacific free-trade agreement. Britons under the age of 35 will be…

Western Australia’s unemployment rate fell for the 10th consecutive month in April 2021 to 4.9%. The number of unemployed persons fell by 2,239 (3.0%) in April 2021. Total employment actually fell by 14,434 persons (1.0%) in April 2021. The outlook for Western Australia’s labour market remains positive. Western Australia had 26,486 internet vacancies in April 2021, still at a…

Our May 20th blog stated, “Australia’s Unemployment Rate Drops Again”. The results are in, and skilled visa invitations for certain occupations have increased by as much as 81%. As the economy rebounds, Australia is starting to experience worker shortages, particularly in the Skilled Independent and Skilled Regional visa sectors. Whilst a regional visa applicant can…

If you have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas: a profession a sport the arts academia and research and you are nominated by: an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, an eligible New Zealand citizen, or an Australian organisation with a national reputation in your area of talent you…

Consider that if you are under 45 years of age you may be eligible to apply for a Skilled-based visa., providing of course you can nominate a suitable occupation on a Skilled Occupation List. Applicants over 45 can apply for sponsored or regional employer-sponsored pathways (or business stream/ investors etc) visas. There are also extensive…