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COVID-19 and Visa FAQs

COVID-19 and Visa FAQs We have pieced together some of the most frequently asked questions during this time for both Employers and Visa Holding Employees.   Bear in mind this is changing daily, and some information has not been disseminated from the Department. Also bear in mind, this information is from an immigration law perspective,…

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Proposed Updates on Skilled Migration Occupation Lists

Proposed Updates on Skilled Migration Occupation Lists     The Department of Employment, Skills and Small & Family Business has launched its Traffic Light Bulletin, which lists a range of skilled visa programs that are employer-sponsored, points-tested & state-nominated.    To meet the skill needs of the Australian economy, the bulletin lists proposed updates to…

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Global Talent Independent Program

    The Hon David Coleman MP officially launched the Global Talent Independent program in November 2019.   The program provides a streamlined, priority visa pathway for highly-skilled people to work and live in Australia. It is developed to boost Australia’s human talent competitiveness by attracting skilled migrants to help grow the country.    “We want…

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Temporary Employer-Sponsored Visa Overview – options and process for employers

  With the upcoming introduction of the new employer-sponsored regional visa on November 2019, we thought it a great opportunity to give an overview of the employer-sponsored visa options for employers, and a quick summary of the processes and requirements.   With both these temporary employer-sponsored visas, there are two streams – Employer Sponsored and…

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DAMA – Designated Area Migration Agreements

    Overview The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) scheme is an agreement between the Australian government and a regional state, territory authority. Features of the DAMA include:   DAMAs are a type of Labour Agreement that offers a pathway to engage migrant workers through the TSS or ENS program They offer increased flexibility in…

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The New Regional Skilled Visas Nov 2019 – Subclasses 491, 494 and 191

  There has been a fair bit of attention in the media this year regarding the government’s push towards regional migration. All eyes are now on the upcoming Regional Skilled visas due for release on 16 November 2019.   What are the proposed changes and how will they affect potential visa applicants?   The two…

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The jobs in Australia most likely to receive payrises

The Jobs in Australia Most Likely to Receive Payrises       Two unlikely factors will drive job growth in Australia this year, with certain professionals likely to benefit the most.   The new year will bring some good news for certain professionals whose skills will be in high demand this year.   The Robert…

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New Australian business visa: Who can apply?

New Australian business visa: Who can apply?   While businesses related to some particular industries will be prioritised for this visa, there are some that are not eligible under the program. Australia has introduced a new business visa that would allow people with innovative business ideas to move to South Australia and set up their…

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Konnecting Launches 7 New Recruitment Brands

Celebrating 10 years in operation, Konnecting is rebranding and launching our 7-specialist niche recruitment websites. Konnecting was established in 2008 to deliver integrated recruitment and immigration solutions to connect Australian employers with skilled international staff.   Over the years, we have built strong client relationships with businesses experiencing difficulties sourcing skilled staff locally and from…

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Labour Market Testing (TSS Visa)

For employers seeking to sponsor workers under the TSS program you must be able to show how you have tested the Australian labour market to determine no suitable workers are available, aka Labour Market Testing (LMT). For 482 nomination, effective 12th August 2018 the new requirements for labour marketing testing/recruitment efforts are: the nominated position…

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