The Subclass 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa, is a temporary employer sponsored visa pathway for skilled workers seeking employment in Australia. This visa requires sponsorship from an approved employer, and can be granted for up to 4 years with the option for further renewal.
The Northern Territory (NT) DAMA II has recently been extended for one-year, prolonging its validity until December 13, 2024. Notably, significant changes have been implemented to facilitate easier access for NT employers to the program.
The New South Wales (NSW) Government is now accepting applications for the Skilled Work Regional (provisional) Subclass 491 visa program through Pathway 1. This pathway is designed for individuals who possess a well-established work history with a regional employer in NSW.
From 1 February 2024, the COVID 408 visa will be closed to all applicants. This visa, initially introduced during the
Australia and the UK have forged ahead with transformative changes in the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program and Youth Mobility Scheme, sparked by the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (Australia-UK FTA), which took effect on May 31, 2023.
Introducing the Pathway for Professional Exchange between the UK and Australia The Innovative Exchange and Career Skills Enhancement Program (IECSEP)
On December 11, 2023, the Australian Government revealed its Migration Strategy detailing modifications to the procedure for applying for student visas. Starting March 23, 2024, the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion will be replaced with a new requirement called the Genuine Student (GS) test for submissions of Student visa (subclass 500) applications.
