Dedicated Migration

29/05/2024

TSMIT increasing to $73,150 on 1 July, more employer sponsored visa changes coming....

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26/04/2024

Graduate visa changes coming 1 July 2024! See our recent article on what the proposed changes are: https://dedicatedmigration.com.au/news/f/graduate-visa-changes-coming
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The Australian Government is gearing up for significant changes to its Temporary Graduate visa programs, slated to commence on July 1, 2024, pending legislative approval. Here's a brief rundown of what's in store:

24/04/2024

Have your say on Australia's job market...which jobs should overseas workers fill? For more information on this government survey see: https://dedicatedmigration.com.au/news/f/share-your-thoughts-on-the-australian-job-market
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In line with the Government's current 'Migration Strategy', Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) is conducting a public consultation to gather stakeholder opinions on which jobs (occupations) should be included on the Core Sk...

24/03/2024

New Pacific Engagement Visa lottery starts 29 March 2024! See our new article for more details or to book your personalised & confidential consultation with us. https://dedicatedmigration.com.au/news/f/australia-introduces-pacific-engagement-visa. MARN0426404, Photo by Jordan McQueen on Unsplash

In a significant move to deepen ties with Pacific nations, Australia is set to launch the Pacific Engagement Visa on 29 March 2024. This visa initiative underscores Australia's commitment to fostering closer relationship...

22/03/2024

Breaking news - Higher English Requirements for Australian Student & Graduate visas from 23 March 2024. Follow the link for more details or to contact us for more information. https://dedicatedmigration.com.au/news/f/higher-english-scores-now-needed-for-student-graduate-visas

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Effective 23 March 2024, Australian Student visa & Temporary Graduate visa applicants must demonstrate higher English skills. This is in addition to the previously announced and new 'Genuine Student' requirements.

19/03/2024

Are you a 'Genuine Student' to Australia? New questions & declarations for student visa applicants from 23 March 2024. Click the link below for more details or to book a consultation to discuss your visa needs. MARN0426404
https://dedicatedmigration.com.au/news/f/meeting-the-new-genuine-student-requirements

14/12/2023

New Migration Strategy Released! The new strategy proposes several changes to skilled permanent and temporary migration into Australia starting from 2024. Would you like further information about these proposed changes and their effect on your business or Australian visa prospects? Please contact me for an initial consultation. MARN 0426404

https://dedicatedmigration.com.au/news/f/new-migration-strategy-released

The Government’s new Migration Strategy was released earlier this week. The new strategy proposes several changes to skilled permanent and temporary migration into Australia starting from 2024.

31/08/2023

Goodbye Pandemic Event Visa! https://dedicatedmigration.com.au/news/f/goodbye-pandemic-event-visa

If you would like to discuss your next visa move, please feel free to message me for an initial consultation (fees apply).


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Ministers for Home Affairs and Immigration jointly announced that the subclass 408 will be closed.

07/05/2023

New Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement now available! Overseas worker English language, experience and salary concessions are just some of the benefits to help get workers into critical jobs faster! MARN 0426404

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The Australian Government has announced that a new Aged Care Labour Agreement is now available for industry employers to access.

23/04/2023

New Direct citizenship pathway for NZers in Australia announced! There are also impacts for NZ children born in Australia, family members of NZers and NZers overseas who previously lived in Australia. For more information, click on the news post or contact Michelle for more information. MARN 0426404

The Australian government has announced a new citizenship pathway for New Zealanders in Australia starting on 1 July 2023. The new pathway will allow eligible Subclass 444 Special Category visa (SCV) holders to apply dir...

20/03/2023

Happy Harmony Week! Did you know:

29.1% of Australia's population were born overseas

In 2020, Australia ranked 9th internationally for the total number of migrants in its population

The top 5 languages used at home, other than English, were Mandarin (2.7%), Arabic (1.4%), Vietnamese (1.3%), Cantonese (1.2%) and Punjabi (0.9%)

How will you celebrate Harmony Week?
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Today, 20 March 2023, marks the start of Harmony Week in Australia and is a time to share and celebrate our vibrant, multicultural nation! The key message of Harmony Week this year is everyone belongs.

16/02/2023

AHPRA provisional & limited registrations (medical & allied health) now acceptable for Australian employer sponsored permanent residence visa applications!
Want more information? Please feel free to contact us.


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The Government has certainly been busy these past few weeks, turning election policies on migration into action!

12/01/2023

New Zealanders with 189 visas fast tracked for Australian Citizenship

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New Zealand citizens granted permanent subclass 189 Skilled Independent visas (NZ stream) between 01 January 2022 and 30 June 2023 will be eligible for Australian citizenship (by conferral) without the need to wait 12 mo...

12/01/2023

Unlimited work rights for Students & Working Holiday Makers extended to 30 June 2023! MARN 0426404

The Australian Government has announced that Student visa and Working Holiday Maker visa holders in Australia will still be able to work without restrictions until 30 June 2023.

16/12/2022

AAT to appoint more tribunal members to clear backlog then transition to a new merits review body in 2023.
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The Government has announced that they will appoint more tribunal members to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to help clear the backlog of review applications awaiting decisions. These new appointments will be ...

14/12/2022

https://dedicatedmigration.com.au/news/f/closed-189-nz-visa-stream-upcoming-holiday-closures

The Government announced late last week that the permanent Subclass 189 New Zealand visa stream will be closed to new applications until 01 July 2023. This came as a bit of a shock but hopefully there will be a light at...

02/07/2021

Minimum and Award wages

29/06/2021

A reminder that Australian visa application, citizenship and AAT review fees and charges go up tomorrow, 1 July 2021. This is an annual increase that is typical on 1 July (the beginning of the new Australian financial ye...

25/06/2021

Good news! A new Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) has been signed with effect from 18 June 2021. The agreement allows eligible Far North Queensland businesses to sponsor overseas workers i...

23/06/2021

Good news for many businesses and overseas workers with 22 occupations added to the Priority Skills List!
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The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) was updated on 22 June 2021 with 22 additional occupations added including a range of accounting, engineering, ICT occupations and Chefs! This is great news for s...

01/03/2021

Some offshore family visas to be granted while applicants in Australia.
https://dedicatedmigration.com.au/news/f/some-offshore-visas-to-be-granted-while-applicants-in-australia

Good news! Lobbying by the Migration Institute of Australia, some members of Parliament, and other groups has resulted in a win for families left in limbo by the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions.