On 22 June 2021, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP announced the expansion of the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) to include a further 22 occupations bringing the list to a total of 41 occupations. The list is identified based on the support Australia need for its […]
Australia announced in its recent budget of May 2021 that the Australian borders may finally open next year in order to bring the migrants back and speed up economic recovery. Australia is aiming to open the borders in mid-2022. Current treasurer Josh Frydenberg, would like the migration levels to be the same as they were […]
Covid-19 changed who can travel in and out of Australia. This blog will explain the current rules as to who can enter and leave Australia. Who can leave Australia? I am an Australian citizen or a permanent resident? There is a current restriction on Australians leaving Australia. You cannot travel unless you: have an exemption […]
Travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand Where travellers between the two countries can travel safely to the other country without the need to quarantine nor the need for a travel exemption. This bubble started on 19 April 2021. This arrangement applies to Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, any foreign nationals as long […]
Your visa was refused by the Department of Home Affairs and your AAT review case was unsuccessful. Frustrated and upset, you decided to review the AAT decision at the Federal Circuit Court FCC or the Federal Court of Australia which is called judicial review. So, how can you win your case this time? 1) Find […]
Australia has a new focus to get migrants to regional Australia rather than the main cities. They introduced a regional temporary visa 491 as well as a temporary regional work visa 494 with a pathway to permanent visa in few years. This option is an excellent option if you want to migrate to Australia as […]