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January 29, 2025
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Opportunities for Hospitality Professionals with Skills in Demand (SID) Visa

Australia’s Skills in Demand (SID) Visa (Subclass 482) presents exciting opportunities for hospitality professionals seeking to work in Australia. Designed to address workforce shortages, this visa program enables businesses to sponsor skilled talent efficiently. Here are the recently announced modifications to the 482 Visa (now SID Visa) that impact hospitality professionals: Understanding the Skills in […]

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January 15, 2025
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Australia’s Labour Market Update: January 2025 ALMM Report

The January 2025 Australian Labour Market for Migrants (ALMM) report provides a comprehensive analysis of employment trends in Australia over the past year. While the labour market remains steady, some industries show signs of slowing down. Employment Trends Across Industries Employment growth and declines have varied across different sectors from November 2023 to November 2024. […]

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January 8, 2025
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Australia Implements Ministerial Direction 111: What It Means for Student Visa Applicants

Australia’s international education sector is undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of Ministerial Direction 111 (MD111), which replaces the previous Ministerial Direction 107 (MD107). This change, effective from 19 December 2024, aims to create a fairer and more balanced student visa processing system while maintaining the integrity and sustainability of Australia’s international education sector. […]

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December 24, 2024
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The Australian Computer Society (ACS) Expands Horizons: 10 New Tech Roles Added to Skills Assessment for 2025

Australia’s demand for skilled technology professionals is set to rise significantly, with a projected need for 1.3 million experts by 2030. In response to this growing demand, the Australian Computer Society (ACS) has expanded its assessment scope to align with updates from the Department of Home Affairs’ Skills in Demand visa and Core Skills Occupations […]

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December 20, 2024
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CoE Requirement for Australian Student Visa Applications Starting 1 January 2025

From 1 January 2025, individuals applying for a Student visa while in Australia must provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) at the time of application. The Department of Home Affairs will no longer accept Letters of Offer for onshore Student visa applications. Key Changes to Be Aware Of Mandatory CoE Requirement: Applications without a CoE […]

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December 9, 2024
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Skills in Demand (SID) Visa: Exploring Streams, Key Features, Benefits, and Cost

Australia is reshaping its skilled migration framework with the introduction of the Skills in Demand (SID) visa (Subclass 482), which will replace the existing Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa. Starting 7 December 2024, this visa aims to enhance opportunities for skilled professionals and streamline processes for employers. Here’s everything you need to know about this […]

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December 4, 2024
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Australia launches Core Skills Occupation List and New Skills In Demand (SID) Visa

The Australian Government has introduced the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) as part of its commitment to modernizing and streamlining the country’s skilled migration program. This new consolidated list of 456 occupations will simplify visa applications and better align migration pathways with Australia’s labour market needs. New Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) Announced: The new […]

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November 19, 2024
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Australia Introduces New Bill to Strengthen Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Exciting news for skilled workers and businesses! The Migration Amendment (Strengthening Sponsorship and Nomination Processes) Bill 2024 has been introduced to improve how skilled professionals enter and work in Australia. This Bill is designed to make the system more transparent, fair, and effective by introducing important changes: Key Highlights: Updated Labour Market Testing Employers must […]

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November 14, 2024
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Breaking News: The MATES Visa Program is Here! ????

The wait is finally over! The highly anticipated MATES (Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) Visa Program has kicked-off on November 12, 2024. This innovative initiative will provide 3,000 Indian graduates and early-career professionals a chance to start their careers in Australia. What is MATES Program? The Migration Amendment (Mobility Arrangements for Talented Early-professionals Scheme) […]

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November 13, 2024
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Australia’s Latest Invitation Round Outcomes – November 2024

Australia has introduced new changes to its migration laws, offering protection to secondary applicants in the skilled visa category The Department of Home Affairs has released the outcomes of the latest SkillSelect invitation round held on 7 November 2024. Here’s an overview of the results and key insights into Australia’s skilled migration program. Overview of […]

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