Australian Government has announced the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) to fill critical skills needs in support of businesses during COVID-19. The PMSOL gives priority to certain occupations for Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (Subclass 186) and other work visa applications, including Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (Subclass 482), Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)…
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government has conferred citizenship to more than 60,000 people through online ceremonies, while some in-person ceremonies have also resumed since 03 June 2020. As a result, in the financial year 2019-2020, a record number of 204,817 people were conferred Australian citizenship, an increase of over 60 per cent…
According to SBS News Australia, States and territories across the country have temporarily suspended the nomination program for the General Skilled Migration Program (GSM) while they await the federal government’s allocation of state nomination places for the program year 2020-21. The General Skilled Migration Program (GSM) is aimed at overseas skilled workers who have the…
Having your Visa cancelled can be the most distressing and stressful experience. But what is behind a visa cancellation? For a visa to be cancelled, only the Minister or a delegate of the Minister can grant, refuse or cancel a visa which can be discretionary, mandatory or by operation of law. In some circumstances, you can ask…
Have you ever thought of becoming an Australian Permanent Resident? People can become a permanent resident of Australia in different ways. Three common ways of becoming a permanent resident are through gaining: A Family-Stream Permanent Visa These are for: partners, children, parents or dependent relatives of an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or Eligible New Zealand…
Have you ever thought about bringing your loved ones with you to Australia? Even if you are a visa holder or not, there are options to invite your family here! Here’s what you need to know: Australian citizens or permanent residents inviting family If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you might want…
