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Australian Migration Group

Locality: Toowong

Phone: +61 7 3310 8992

Address: Level 5, Toowong Towers, 9 Sherwood Road 4066 Toowong, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.australianmigrationgroup.com.au

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25.01.2022 VETASSESS has decided to cancel ALL offshore assessments effective immediately in order to take precautions in line with Commonwealth Government guidelines around the COVID-19. Assessments for professional occupations won't be affected. Affected applicants will be contacted by VETASSESS immediately. We will share any further updates on when offshore assessments can be expected to resume.

24.01.2022 Citizenship application lodged in September 2020 approved TODAY! 4 months turnaround... Meanwhile gazetted processing times are still showing a 13-17 month timeframe

24.01.2022 Perth and Gold Coast will no longer be classified as major cities - Both cities will be defined as regional for the purposes of migration from 16 November 2019, aligning with the subclass 491 and 494 visa implementation replacing the current RSMS program. More information at the following link:

24.01.2022 23 January 2019 On 23 December 2019, Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge announced the introduction of the new Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (HILA) To commence 1 January 2020 horticultural employers will be able to submit an application to the Department of Home Affairs to sponsor a migrant worker to come to Australia and fill one of the 31 approved occupations listed under the HILA. Horticulture grower...s will have access a skilled and semi-skilled workforce with occupations ranging from Skills Levels 1 - 5 and include some trade occupations. There are TSMIT and English language concessions available and a pathway to permanent residency. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au//skilled-mi/recent-changes

23.01.2022 That didn't take long... BSMQ skilled program is CLOSED again! Due to the high demand of EOI's submitted, the program has been closed and is unlikely to reopen for the 489 program. If you submitted your EOI after 5PM AEST yesterday (30 July), your expression of interest will not be considered. We will keep you updated when BSMQ publishes the re-opening date for the subclass 190 program.

23.01.2022 Travel ban in effect - Australian citizens and permanent residents - outbound The Australian Government has established protocols for the exercise of emergency powers under the Act to ensure that the emergency powers are only used where necessary to protect the health of Australians, based on expert advice and following appropriate consultation. These emergency powers may override any Commonwealth, state or territory law. The Health Minister has determined that an Australian ...citizen or permanent resident must not travel outside of Australia (by air or sea or the operator of an outgoing aircraft or vessel), unless an exemption is granted to them (set out in sections 6 and 7 of the Determination). The Determination is in force for an initial period of 4 weeks. A further revision of this arrangement can occur towards the end of the period to assess whether it continues to be necessary. A person who fails to comply with the Determination may commit a criminal offence and be imprisoned for a maximum 5 years, or be fined 300 penalty units ($63,000).

22.01.2022 The full 2020-21 Victorian skilled visa nomination program (subclass 190 and 491) will open TOMORROW on Tuesday 5 January, 2021

22.01.2022 Skilled Occupation List for QLD is FINALLY open! Find the new occupation list using the link below. If you're looking to apply for the 489 visa, ensure you get your EOI in ASAP - BSMQ is only opening up 489 processing until mid-August 2019 due to the upcoming 491 Regional Work (Provisional Visa) being implemented 16 November 2019. Feel free to send us a message if you have any questions!

21.01.2022 Travel ban for non-residents and non-citizens of Australia effective from 9:00PM tomorrow, 20 March. Immediate family members of Australian permanent residents and citizens are exempt from the ban.

21.01.2022 BSMQ Skilled Program is FINALLY open again for the subclass 491 and 190 visas! Check if your occupation is on the list at the following link:

20.01.2022 New Subclass 408 stream announced providing a pathway for certain former and current temporary visa holders to lawfully remain in Australia - this has been limited to workforce shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to areas such as agriculture, disability and aged care, childcare, and healthcare. Only available to onshore applicants with 28 days or less remaining on their current visa, or where their last substantive visa has expired up to 28 days previously - FREE for eligible applicants.

20.01.2022 New changes to the Working Holiday Visa! Working holiday visa holders have been given the green light to help bushfire-affected communities for up to 12 months with the same employer. Work undertaken in declared areas impacted by the bushfires will count towards the specified work required to apply for a 2nd or 3rd year 417 or 462 visa. You can find more information on the changes in today's joint media release:

19.01.2022 A brief update on one of the changes occurring in November 2019!

19.01.2022 The Australian Government has placed an outbound travel ban on Australian citizens and permanent residents which came into effect midday today. Australian citizens and permanent residents should not travel overseas unless an exemption applies. This travel ban will be in place for an initial period of 4 weeks and can be extended if necessary. Failing to comply with this outbound travel ban may be found to have committed a criminal offence and be imprisoned for 5 years or be fined $63,000

19.01.2022 Did you know you can check the status of a Registered Migration Agent? This can be done by completing a quick search on the OMARA website to ensure your agent is authorised to provide immigration assistance.

18.01.2022 Whilst processing times are based on various factors the rule of thumb, when it comes to ensuring the fastest possible outcome on your visa application, is to ensure it is as comprehensive and decision ready as possible at time of lodgement.

18.01.2022 The 2019 Novel Coronavirus travel ban to Australia will be extended for another week from 15 February 2020. The announcement was made yesterday by Australia's Prime Minister and Health Minister

17.01.2022 Travel exemption for a 482 Engineer approved within 24 hours

16.01.2022 EXTEND WORKING HOURS FOR STUDENT VISA HOLDERS - SHELF STACKING International students who are currently employed at the major supermarkets will temporarily be able to work longer hours to help keep shelves stocked. Ordinarily international students are subject to a maximum 40 hours a fortnight during study semester/term. Available to major supermarkets including Woolworths and Coles, and only for existing employees in their existing roles.... Other supermarkets are able to register with the Department, if they believe the changes will assist them. #coronavirusaustalianews

15.01.2022 Travel exemption for a 482 Diesel Mechanic approved within 24 hours

15.01.2022 Australia’s citizenship test is getting its first update in more than a decade, with a focus on Australian values.

14.01.2022 Red Cross is receiving funding from the Australian Government for the next six months to deliver emergency relief and casework support for people on temporary visas who have no way to support themselves and who have urgent needs. This includes food, medicine and crisis accommodation costs.

14.01.2022 Skilled Occupation Lists for New South Wales, South Australia and Australian Capital Territory have been released: NSW: https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au//nsw-190-priority-skilled- SA: https://www.migration.sa.gov.au//lists-of-state-nominated-... ACT: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au//article/act-occupat/ Is your occupation on the list? Feel free to send us a message to discuss your options!

14.01.2022 NSW State Nominated Subclass 190 Update: Commencing January 2020, NSW will generally not invite candidates to apply for nomination by NSW for a Skilled Nominated Visa (190) if they are currently residing in another Australian state or territory. See further information on the updated requirements on the NSW Live and Work website https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au//skilled-nominated-migrati

13.01.2022 Great news for Far North QLD! The new Far North QLD Designated Area Migration Agreement (FNQ DAMA) will allow employers to nominate semi-skilled overseas workers. 70 occupation types are eligible for the first year, with some concessions available for certain occupations. See if your occupation is on the list at the following link! https://www.cairnschamber.com.au//FNQ-DAMA---Occupation-Li

13.01.2022 From 16 November 2019, there will be no exemption to undertaking an English language test for subclass 186 visa applicants in the temporary residence stream. Applicants for a subclass 186 visa in any stream must undertake an English language test and achieve competent English scores: IELTS: at least 6 in each band... PTE: at least 50 in each test component TOEFL iBT: At least 12 for listening, 13 for reading, 21 for writing and 18 for speaking OET: at least B for each of the components See more

13.01.2022 Travel Restrictions enforced effective immediately to prevent the Coronavirus developing as an epidemic in Australia. Do not travel to Australia if you have been in mainland China from 1 Feb 2020 and you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or permanent resident - your visa will be cancelled. If your visa is cancelled on this basis you will have 28 days to apply for revocation of the cancellation. You can find further information released by the Department of Home Affairs at the following link, including fact sheets available in Chinese (Simplified).

12.01.2022 We’re hiring!

10.01.2022 Arrangements to be put in place for student visa applicants and student visa holders who have been impacted by the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The release notes five visa changes: Grants of student visas in all locations lodged outside Australia will recommence, so visa holders will be ready to travel when borders reopen... Free VACs for international students who lodge further student visa applications, if they were unable to complete their studies within their original visa validity due to COVID-19 Current student visa holders studying online outside Australia due to COVID-19 will be have that study counted towards the Australian study requirement for a post-study work visa Graduates who held a student visa will be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa outside Australia, if they are unable to return due to COVID-19 Additional time will be given for applicants to provide English language results where COVID-19 has disrupted access to these services See more

09.01.2022 Victoria has closed their subclass 190 and 491 visa program for the 2019-20 program year. New applications are to be accepted in 2020-21.

08.01.2022 As of 1 March, travel restrictions were extended to include travellers from Iran. Foreign nationals, excluding permanent residents of Australia, who have been in Iran on or after 1 March 2020 won't be allowed to enter Australia for 14 days from when they have left or transited through Iran. Travel restrictions for travellers arriving from mainland China have been extended a further week to 7 March 2020.

07.01.2022 Waiting periods for newly approved/arrived permanent residents have been waived as of 25 March 2020 for the following allowances: JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance, Austudy, Parenting Payment Single and Partnered, Farm Household Allowance and Special Benefit.

07.01.2022 Travel restrictions have been extended yet again. As of 5 March, restrictions have been introduced to travellers from the Republic of Korea. You can find up-to-date, detailed information about the Novel Coronavirus travel restrictions at the following link.

06.01.2022 Tomorrow (10 September) is the LAST DAY to submit a 489 EOI with SkillSelect! Ensure you submit your EOI ASAP to get in before the subclass 489 visa closes to new applications on 15 November 2019 EOI's for the new subclass 491 visa can be submitted from 16 November 2019

04.01.2022 The 494 regional employer sponsored occupation list is finally out! Lots of more exciting opportunities for many occupations with a permanent residence pathway. You can view the full list at the following link, or feel free to send us any queries through to [email protected]

03.01.2022 A new Legislative Instrument has been released recognising 3 new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for the purposes of Labour Market Testing and International Trade Obligations for the 482 Temporary Skill Shortage program. The new FTAs are: the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) - enters into force 11 Feb 2020 the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) - not yet in force... the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and Hong Kong, China (A-HKFTA) - entered into force 17 Jan 2020 See more

03.01.2022 Successful first year for DAMA II in the Northern Territory! Local businesses sought to fill 520 positions within the first year - a huge increase compared to the 573 positions sought over the entire four years of the previous DAMA! Let's see how DAMA II does over the next 4 years

03.01.2022 Visa fees have increased from today, 1 July 2019. The rate of increase is not consistent across visa subclasses and most increases exceed the previously anticipated 5.4% from the Australian Government's 2019/20 budget. You can find the new fees for each visa through the following link:

03.01.2022 DFAT ANNOUNCEMENT Australians return home asap The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued advice recommending Australians abroad return home as soon as possible via commercial flights.... There is no further information than this at this time. Please monitor DFAT announcements for further information.

02.01.2022 Bishal knew he wasn't being paid the right wage so he contacted the Fair Work Ombudsman. Learn what you should do if you have a workplace issue. #InternationalStudents #WorkRights #StudyinAustralia #WorkinAustralia

02.01.2022 The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business (a mouthful, lol!) is currently reviewing the skilled migration occupation lists. The lists are regularly reviewed to ensure they reflect genuine skill shortages. After undertaking initial labour market analysis, the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business puts together a Traffic Light Bulletin outlining potential changes to the lists. Interested parties can make submissions to the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business in relation to these proposed changes until 12 February 2020.

01.01.2022 The Prime Minister has just announced that a travel ban will be imposed on all non resident and non Australian citizens coming into Australia from 9.00pm tomorrow Extent of exceptions are not yet clear however the PM has so far included immediate family members of resident citizens and PRs