Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) On 9th May 2018, the migration amendment (Skilling Australians Fund) Bill 2018 was passed by the Australian Parliament. What is the Skilling Australians Fund? The SAF replaces the ‘training benchmark requirements’ that employers had to meet previously. The purpose of SAF to raise money that will be used to fund vocational […]
The Department of Home Affairs have issued major changes to the General Skilled Migration points tested visas. From 1 July 2018, applicant wishing to apply for, Skilled Independent Visa 189 Skilled Nominated Visa 190 Regional Sponsored Visa 489 will now need to aquire a new pass mark of 65 points, an increase of 5 points […]
Tax Tips for 457 and TSS Visa Holders It’s tax time again. As a 457 or TSS Visa holder, this may be your first tax return. This is our guide to what you can and can’t claim in your 2017-2018 tax return and tips to getting your maximum tax refund. WHAT YOU WILL NEED You […]
We have outlined some of the important changes being implemented over the next year that affect 457, 186 and 187 visa holders and future applicants. Changes from April 19th 2017: The Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) was replaced with the Short-term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL). This list will be updated every 6 months. 216 occupations were […]
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnball has announced today in a video posted on Facebook that he will be abolishing the 457 Visa, and replacing it with new temporary visas. The Federal Government will replace the 457 Visa with the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa: Replacement Visa 1: A two year temporary working visa without the option to apply for permanent residency at […]
Should I lodge myself or through a Registered Migration Agent? The single most commonly asked question in our consultations with first time clients is whether there is any benefit to lodging their visa through a Registered Migration Agent rather than lodging it themselves. Now I’ll be honest here. The fact that you are reading this […]
