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On 3 December 2024,โ the Australian Government announced the release of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
The new CSOL fulfils the Governmentโs commitment to replace complex, out of date and inflexible occupation lists in our temporary skilled visa program. The CSOL is a single consolidated list, informed by labour market analysis and stakeholder consultations by Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) that provides access to temporary skilled migration for 456 occupations.
The CSOL will apply to the Core Skills stream of the new Skills in Demand visa, which will replace the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa on 7 December 2024. The CSOL will also apply to the Direct Entry stream of the permanent Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa.
More details on other reform taking place on 7 December 2024, including the Skills in Demand visa and National Innovation visa, will be announced shortly.
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485 Visa to Student Visa
Want to apply for a Student visa while holding a Temporary Graduate visa - Subclass 485 visa? This is for you.
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There are two types of TSMIT concessions available for NSW nomination under Pathway 1 of the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491). These concessions are designed to support businesses in regional NSW while ensuring that workers receive fair compensation and that market salary rates and relevant industrial awards are maintained.
โถType 1 Concession:
Businesses must demonstrate that the applicantโs annual monetary earnings are at least 90% of the TSMIT. Additionally, the total earnings must meet the requirements of any applicable industrial awards and be in line with the Annual Market Salary Rate (AMSR) expectations for the specific occupation and location.
โถType 2 Concession:
Businesses must demonstrate that the applicantโs monetary earnings are at least 90% of the TSMIT. Non-monetary earnings, such as food and board, can make up the difference but must not exceed 10% of the TSMIT, with the total remuneration package being at least equal to the TSMIT.
There are specific rules regarding what constitutes eligible non-monetary earnings:
โThe benefits must directly relate to the actual living costs of the employee and would genuinely have been paid by the employee if the employer had not covered them.
โThe benefit must be measurable, documented, and verifiable.
โThe benefit must be guaranteed in the employment contract and must be consistent with the benefits provided to other similar employees.
โNon-guaranteed payments such as overtime, bonuses, and commissions are excluded from eligible non-monetary benefits.
For both concession types, the total earnings must also meet the award requirements and AMSR expectations for the specific occupation and location.
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We may be biassed as a migration agency, but we believe that having a strategy is always a good idea! And you might want to talk to us when it comes to your migration strategy. The good news is that you don't have to wait until you arrive in Australia to make a plan; it all starts when you first consider studying abroad!
Having a plan in place from the start not only increases your chances of getting the visa you want, but it can also influence the decisions you make early on in your Australian adventure. When you talk to us, we try to understand your story in its entirety and integrate the various aspects of it.
Allow yourself to consider what you would do if you decided to stay in Australia after you arrived as a student. A conversation with one of our skilled team members can help you gain clarity and consider all of your options, allowing you to get started on the right foot.
Contact Provisa today to turn your story into a strategy. Book an appointment from provisa.setmore.com alternatively give us a call at 02 9007 4409
It is very common for those who are living in Australia to want to bring their parent out. The following information outlines the options for your parents to obtain a permanent visa to Australia.
Before getting any further it is important to understand some of the main requirements.
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Parent of a citizen or permanent resident- The Applicant must be the parent of an Australian citizen or permanent resident who has spent at least 2 years living in Australia
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Family balance test- You must pass the balance of family test (at least half of the applicants children and step-children must be citizens or permanent Residents in Australia, or more of the main applicants children must be settled permanent citizen or residents of Australia than any other single country).
โ Criteria for Contributory Aged Parent visa- The main applicant of this visa must be over 66 years of age, however if they have a partner aged younger than 66, they can be included as a secondary applicant.
There are several different visa options that may lead to Australian permanent residency
โถNO Bridging Visa Granted
Can apply onshore, but NO bridging visa is granted
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Parent Visa (subclass 103)
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Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143)
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Contributory Parent Temporary Visa (subclass 173) to Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143)
โถBridging Visa Granted
Can apply onshore and be granted a bridging visa
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Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804)
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Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864)
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Contributory Aged Parent Temporary Visa (subclass 884) to Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864)
โ NOTE: Non-contributory visas have far longer processing times than contributory visas. Currently Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) Processing time 20+ years & Contributory Parent & Aged Parent Visa Processing time 24 โ 36 months. So choose wisely!
If you do not meet the family balance test, you could also consider the Temporary Parent Visa (Subclass 870).
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Your relationship has ended, what happens now?
If youโre the holder of a Provisional Partner Visa or you are waiting for it to be granted, it can become a nightmare if your relationship has broken down, especially if your ex-partner is threatening to have your Partner Visa cancelled, or the application withdrawn.
It doesnโt matter whether the relationship that has ended is a de-facto relationship or a marriage, the advice is the same, and even if you have not divorced, the relationship will be deemed to be ended by the DHA, if you and your partner have parted ways permanently.
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It is essential that you know your rights!
Your visa cannot be cancelled by your ex-partner! A case officer, or so-called "Delegate" of the Minister for Immigration, is the only person who has the authority to revoke or refuse your visa. Your ex-partner is unable to terminate your visa on their own.
You will eventually receive a letter (often via email) from a Delegate asking you to comment on the information it has received that your relationship has ended if your ex-partner notifies the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) of the breakup.
The letter will allow you 28 days to respond to the allegations that your relationship has ended. This means that you have at least 4 weeks to consider your options and draft a response to the Department.
If your relationship has broken down permanently and you do not have children together, and there are no allegations of domestic violence, the DHA will eventually refuse your Subclass 820 Provisional Partner Visa, cancel your Provisional Partner Visa (either Subclass 820 or 309), or refuse your Permanent Partner visa, if you have applied for the second stage.
There are cases in which you may still be granted your Provisional or Permanent Partner Visa after your relationship has ended. different Australian visa before you respond to the letter.
There are cases in which you may still be granted your Provisional or Permanent Partner Visa after your rela
Applications for NSW nomination under Pathway 1 of the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) are often declined for the following reasons:
โถThe applicant is not genuinely working in their nominated occupation or cannot demonstrate that they are performing the tasks specific to their occupation.
โถThe applicant is not working from an established business premises. This includes cases where the applicant is working from their home, someone elseโs home (such as their employerโs home), or a co-working space, which are not considered acceptable premises.
โถThe applicant is not being paid at or above the TSMIT rate (or at least 90% of the TSMIT rate if they have an approved TSMIT concession).
Ensuring you meet all these requirements is crucial to improving your chances of a successful application. Feel free to get in touch with us to discuss your situation. We are here to help. Give us a call at 02 9007 4409 alternatively, book an appointment from provisa.setmore.com
Your experience and skills can help you to get a formal qualification.
Apply now for a Recognition of Prior Learning (#RPL) to attain a qualification without attending #TAFE.
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