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Six months after its launch to replace the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa, the Skills In Demand (SID) Visa under the same Subclass 482, has become a key tool for Australian businesses seeking to address workforce shortages. Designed to streamline skilled migration, the visa has seen some clarifications and on-going refinements as part of the government’s broader immigration strategy overhaul.

Overview The Australian Government has registered the amending regulations to implement the new Skills in Demand   (subclass 482) visa...

The Australian Immigration System is under review with the new government. Recent changes have been announced to address challenges

The Department of Home Affairs recently published its annual statistical analysis of the Temporary Business Visa program.

While everyone’s circumstances are individual, there are a number of general things to consider if you are thinking about travelling within

Updated 3rd July 2020 Australia’s border is closed to all international travellers and the government has indicated it will remain so...

There’s no denying the extensive obligations that come with sponsoring a worker on the TSS visa. Tougher eligibility criteria on age,...

Backgound: Profound changes to the business visa regime were announced in April 2017, some with immediate effect and some to take effect...

Backgound: Profound changes to the business visa regime were announced in April 2017, some with immediate effect and some to take effect...

A case study Sally comes to Australia on a 400 visa [Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa] to train local staff on a new system...

A case study Picture the scene: Geoff and Sally are on a “look-see” visit to Melbourne ahead of their planned relocation. Geoff’s new job...

In April 2017 the Federal Government announced major changes to the business visa regime. These changes are being introduced over time,...

On April 18, 2017 the Australian Government announced major changes to the main business visa category (the “457 visa”) – describing them...

Preparing international assignees for the work and daily living experiences they are likely to encounter in the host location is a form...

Finally some good news ! Benchmark 457 visa processing times by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection have become shorter...