Expect shifts in your student visa workforce From 1 March 2026, the Government has doubled the application charge for the #Temporary Graduate visa (#subclass485) to $4,600 for most primary applicants. For employers, this is not just a… NewsUpdate March 1 2026
Podcast featuring our Principal, Marsha Bassily Navigating Immigration Law with Marsha Bassily Immigration law is one of the most dynamic and politically charged areas of legal practice. Australia is a migrant nation. Immigration is central to… CPD/CLE for Colleagues March 17 2025
A National Innovation Visa offering Permanent Residence The National Innovation visa (subclass 858) (NIV) is a permanent visa for exceptionally talented migrants from across the world. These migrants will help create jobs and drive productivity growth in… NewsUpdate December 14 2024
The Skills in Demand (SID) visa replaces the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa 6 December: We bring you the latest update on the Australian Government’s announcement regarding the new “Skills in Demand Visa” (SID), which has now replaced the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS)… NewsUpdate December 6 2024
New Occupation Lists for Temporary Skilled Migration On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government announced the release of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). The new #CSOL is a single consolidated list, informed by labour market analysis… NewsUpdate December 3 2024
Changes to Temporary Work Visa Program As 2024 approaches its final months, exciting changes are on the horizon with the upcoming Skills in Demand Visa set to replace the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa by the… NewsUpdate November 11 2024
Visa Applicants can escape Family Violence without jeopordising their visa A new immigration law has been enacted, to enable persons experiencing family violence to leave violent relationships without jeopardising their visa status. The law change corrects the horrific reality that… NewsUpdate October 16 2024
Health Critiera waived for Disabled Children born in Australia A new immigration law has been enacted, exempting #disabled children from meeting the #Health Criteria (Public Interest Criteria #4005/#4007). This is a significant departure from Australian immigration laws ; prior… NewsUpdate October 16 2024
New Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) replaces AAT The new Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) has commenced operations, 14 Oct 2024. It replaces the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) as the federal administrative review body that conducts independent merits review… NewsUpdate October 14 2024
