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Proposed Changes to Occupation Lists
01
Jun
The Department of Jobs and Small Business have the task of reviewing the jobs that are on the migration occupation lists. They have announced proposed cuts to the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) which is used mainly for the 482 TSS Visa and the 407 Training Visa.
It has been proposed th...
Federal Budget 2018 – Impact on Work Visas and Migrants
18
May
The release of the 2018 Federal Budget this week has affected many different groups of people in Australia. However, some changes may affect Australia’s migrants and prospective migrants too.
Changes to Welfare Access
The government is proposing a bill to increase the waiting period for newly a...
Ready for Regional Work: 187 Regional Work Visa Eligibility
04
May
The 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) work visa gives you permanent residency and lets you work in regional Australia.
To be granted the work visa, you need to be under 45 years of age and have the relevant skills/qualifications for your occupation on the relevant occupation li...
Genuine Position Criteria for 482 TSS Work Visas: I am a Muffin Mixer
18
Apr
I’m a muffin mixer. I spend my days working at McGuffin’s Muffins preparing dough to be baked into some of the most delicious muffins around. I know all the textures and consistencies of different types of dough, and enjoy nothing more than the sweet smell of fresh muffin in the morning.
Does thi...
A Tall Order for Australia to Fill Skill Shortages: New TSS Visa (482) Eligibility Requirements
11
Apr
From the 19th March 2018 onwards, it is no longer possible to apply for the 457 work visa; the 457 work visa has been effectively replaced with the new TSS Visa - the 482 "Temporary Skills Shortage" visa.
The TSS visa has a short-term stream and a medium-term stream. The medium term stream can ...