Skilling Australians Fund Levy – applying for refunds 17 February 2020 Australian organisations that nominate overseas workers for positions, are required to pay a nomination training contribution charge (often referred to as the ‘SAF Levy’). However,… Read More
The Health Requirement – ‘One Fails all Fail’ rule 29 January 2020 To apply for an Australian visa, whether this is a temporary visa or for permanent residency, all applicants are required to meet the health requirement.… Read More
Changes To The Period Of Allowed Unemployment On 457 Visas 21 November 2016 Changes have been introduced to the period of allowed unemployment for 457 visa holders. Read More
Ability to Renew a 462 Work and Holiday Visa 21 November 2016 The 462 Work and Holiday visa allows eligible passport holders (see http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/462 – for list of countries) who are between the ages of 18 and 30, to: Read More
Including Dependents On Your Visa Application 19 November 2016 The Australian Government has introduced far reaching changes to the definition of Member of the Family Unit (MoFU) for the purpose of most visa applications. Read More
Character Assessment of Australian Sponsors of Partner Visa Applications 19 November 2016 From 18 November 2016, Australian citizen and permanent resident Sponsors of Partner Visa and Prospective Marriage Visa applications (“a partner visa”), are subject to character testing. Read More