ENS changes to English language requirements
From 1 July 2017 there will be a significant increase in the English language results required for applications for sc186 Employer...
Changing 457 training requirements
In yesterday’s Budget it was announced that a new “Skilling Australians Fund Levy” would be introduced in March 2018. It is anticipated...
Additional SkillSelect invitation round
There is an additional SkillSelect invitation round on 29 March 2017. This will include Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent visas (2000...
Work and holiday visas for Vietnam
From 1 March 2017 young people aged between 18 and 30 years old from Vietnam are able to apply for an Australian work and holiday visa...
Visa for NZ citizens
From 1 July 2017 a new pathway to permanent residence will be available for many New Zealand citizens under the General Skilled Migration...
The importance of meeting training benchmarks
In both the 457 program and the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) the Department of Immigration is increasingly looking more closely at...
Work and Holiday visa holders get a second chance
Since 19 November 2016 holders of a Subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa can apply for a second subclass 462 visa if they have carried out...
457 visa program changes
The government is currently looking closely at the 457 visa program. As Peter Dutton has announced “the Australian Government is...
Bringing family to Australia
From 19 November 2016 it will be more difficult to bring some family members to Australia as secondary applicants. Previously it was...
The value of migration
Some politicians have recently called for a ban on all migration to Australia. This fails to recognise the economic value of that...

