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Elmtree Migration Lawyers

Locality: Windsor, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 908 588

Address: Level 1, 159 Chapel Street, Windsor 3181 Windsor, VIC, Australia

Website: http://elmtreemigration.net.au/

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24.01.2022 PANDEMIC VISA Is your Australian visa expiring soon? Are you at risk of becoming an unlawful non-citizen because you cannot return to your home country due to the pandemic? In April 2020, the Australian government passed legislation declaring the COVID-19 pandemic an endorsed event for the purposes of the Temporary Activity (Subclass 408) visa. This means migrants whose Australian visas are expiring, who are not eligible for any other visa and cannot leave Australia due to ...the pandemic can apply to stay in Australia on a 408 visa for the duration of the pandemic. The 408 visa is now an important safety net for migrants to ensure they can continue to remain in Australia legally after their visas expire. To be eligible for the 408 Visa, applicants must be: - Currently in Australia - Unable to depart Australia due to the pandemic/travel restrictions OR wish to remain in Australia to continue working in a critical sector (agriculture, food processing, health care, aged care, disability or child care) - Have 28 days or less remaining on your current visa (90 days IF you are applying to remain in Australia to work in a critical sector) OR your last substantive visa expired less than 28 days ago - If you are applying to continue working in a critical sector, you must include evidence of your employment (confirming the dates of employment and evidence why an Australian citizen or permanent resident cannot fill the position). Additionally, you will need to satisfy the relevant health and character requirements, have sufficient money to support yourself and any family in Australia with you, and demonstrate you are a genuine temporary entrant. Make sure you do not accidentally become an unlawful non-citizen as a result of the pandemic. To discuss your eligibility for the 408 visa, or any other visa options, please call 1300 908 588 or email [email protected] to speak to an experienced migration lawyer now. See more

24.01.2022 457 VISA STILL AVAILABLE FOR NOW: Applications can still be made for the 457 visa although there are longer wait times for lodging the visa. Once the 457 visa is closed, temporary work visa applicants will need to apply for the new Temporary Skills Shortage Visa.

24.01.2022 Diesel Mechanic required for large agriculture processing plant in Mildura, regional Victoria. Applicant must have formal qualification and 3 years work experience. Applicant must be in Australia to apply. Visa sponsorship available to highly skilled candidates.

22.01.2022 NEW TSS VISA CRITERIA: The Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa will soon replace the popular 457 visa. One of the key requirements for the TSS Visa is that the applicant must have 2 years of full time work experience undertaken in the last 5 years. The Department of Immigration have advised that work experience will be considered flexibly in the context of the nominated occupation and industry practice. Please contact us to discuss your eligibility for the new TSS Visa.

22.01.2022 NEW CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS The Department of Immigration have announced that certain occupations will now have to comply with new conditions. This will impact employer sponsored nomination applications lodged after 17 January 2018. The changes apply to:... Management Accountant Accommodation and Hospitality Manager nec Massage Therapist Recruitment Consultant Supply and Distribution Manager

21.01.2022 http://www.abc.net.au//international-refugees-migr/9508586

19.01.2022 TUESDAY VISA CLINIC: We have received many queries from you about obtaining a work visa in Australia. Elmtree Migration Lawyers is introducing a free walk in visa clinic on Tuesdays between 2-5pm at our Melbourne office. We offer a free 15 minute consultation with a migration lawyer. Please bring your passport, detailed CV and English results. We look forward to discussing your case with you. http://elmtreemigration.net.au/work-permit-australia/

18.01.2022 UPDATE TO THE SKILLED OCCUPATION LISTS: On 18th March 2018, various changes were made to the occupation lists that are used for temporary and permanent work visas. One of the most interesting changes is that the following occupations can now only be nominated for a 187 RSMS visa and the position must be in a regional area: Post Office Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sports Centre Manager ... Aeroplane Pilot Flying Instructor Helicopter Pilot Wine Maker Agricultural Technician Property Manager Real Estate Representative See more

17.01.2022 NEW 5 YEAR PARENT VISITOR VISA The Department of Home Affairs recently announced a new 5 year parent visitor visa. There are 15,000 spots available each year and this is a good/cheaper alternative to the current contributory parent visa. The subclass 870 visa has the following features: - Parent is not required to depart during the 5 year stay... - Parent may apply for another 870 visa upon expiry of first visa (max stay 10 years) - Multiple entries permitted - No work condition - The sponsor must earn a minimum of $83,454 pa (joint income is acceptable) The new 870 visa is a long-awaited solution for those permanent residents who wish to see more of their offshore parents or who require child care assistance. If you are a permanent resident and considering bringing your parents to Australia, please make an appointment with Elmtree Migration Lawyers for more information.

17.01.2022 https://www.theguardian.com//australias-immigration-rate-t

17.01.2022 SPEEDY WORK VISA PROCESSING IS HERE Gone are the days of the 10 month processing time for the now extinct 457 work visa. Welcome to the new age of visa-processing efficiency! (At least with respect to the 482 TSS Work Visa)... The Department of Home Affairs’ processing times from the date of lodgement for the 482 Temporary Skill Shortage Work Visa are on average: - Short-term stream: -75% of applications processed in 43 days -90% of applications processed in 70 days - Medium-term stream: -75% of applications processed in 38 days -90% of applications processed in 66 days The processing times from the date of lodgement for the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme Work Visa are currently: -Direct Entry Stream: -75% of applications processed in 15 months -90% of applications processed in 19 months -Temporary Residence Transition Scheme: -75% of applications processed in 15 months -90% of applications processed in 17 months The processing times for the 187 Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme Work Visa are currently: -Direct Entry steam: -75% of applications processed in 22 Months -90% of applications processed in 24 months -Temporary Resident Transition Stream: -75% of applications processed in 15 months -90% of applications processed in 16 months With the Department's super speedy rate of processing for the 482 Work Visa, there has never been a better time to start the pathway to working and residing in Australia! Please contact the team at Elmtree Migration Lawyers today on 1300908588 or email [email protected] to organize an in-person consultation with a migration lawyer. http://elmtreemigration.net.au/work-permit-australia/

16.01.2022 NEW SKILLED REGIONAL VISAS Elmtree Migration is pleased to announce three new skilled regional visas are being introduced in November 2019. They will also change/replace some of our existing visas. These visas will be issued using a revised points test and now include a larger ‘Regional’ area this means more freedom for you to choose where you would like to live and work in beautiful Australia! 1. Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa... - Greater opportunity for approval with 14,000 places allocated for this visa. - Two types: State/Territory sponsored or Family Member Sponsored (if you have family in Australia living in that designated area who can assist you with finances, accommodation and language programs) - You must be under 45 and meet certain health, character, language and skilled occupation requirements. Additionally, you will need to have been invited to apply and show you genuinely wish to live, work and study in that regional area. 2. Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa - Greater opportunity for approval with 9000 places allocated for this visa. 3. Subclass 191 Permanent Residence (Skilled regional) - This visa has certain eligibility requirements including already holding a pre-qualifying 491 or 494 visa Elmtree Migration Lawyers specialize in work visas. Please contact us on 1300 908 588 for a migration assessment. http://elmtreemigration.net.au/work-permit-australia/

15.01.2022 NURSE POSITION AVAILABLE: An experienced, full time registered nurse is required for a health facility located in the Grampians area of regional Victoria. Applicant must have at least 2 years work experience. Visa sponsorship available for qualified applicants. Please contact [email protected] for further details.

15.01.2022 NURSE REQUIRED FOR REGIONAL VICTORIAN HEALTH FACILITY: A registered nurse is required for a health facility located in the Grampians area of regional Victoria. Visa sponsorship available for qualified applicants. Please contact [email protected] for further details.

15.01.2022 A Tall Order for Australia to Fill Skill Shortages: New TSS Visa (482) Eligibility Requirements From the 19th March 2018 onwards, it is no longer possible to apply for the 457 work visa; the 457 has been effectively replaced with the 482 Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa. The TSS visa has a short-term stream and a medium-term stream. The medium term stream can lead to permanent residency whilst the short-term stream cannot. ... To apply for either stream, you must: Have an approved sponsor who has nominated you for an eligible occupation. Meet all skills and qualification requirements for the nominated position. Score at least 5 overall and at least 4.5 in every category on IELTS Meet the requirements specific to each stream (see below) SHORT-TERM STREAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: The nominated occupation must be on the Short Term Skilled Occupation List for TSS Visas. You must have worked full-time in this occupation or a related field for at least two years. Be a genuine applicant for a short-term visa i.e. you do not intend to overstay your visa. MEDIUM-TERM STREAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: The nominated occupation must be on the Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List for TSS Visas. You must have worked full-time in this occupation or a related field for at least two years. For more information and advice on how to apply, please contact Elmtree Migration Lawyers on 1300908588 or forward your details to: [email protected] The team at Elmtree has a very high success rate with work visas and will ensure you achieve the best possible migration outcome.

15.01.2022 EMPLOYER SPONSORS TO PAY TRAINING LEVY Previously, employers sponsoring the 457, 186 (ENS) and 187 (RSMS) visas were required to pay a "training benchmark" which showed they invested in the local workforce by paying a certain amount for the training of their Australian workers. From the 1 March 2018, the way this levy is calculated will change. Please see article below. https://www.sbs.com.au//5000-levy-sponsored-work-visas-nex

14.01.2022 SECOND CHANCE FOR 485 TEMPORARY GRADUATE VISA HOLDERS Do you hold a 485 graduate (post-study work stream) visa? You may be eligible for a SECOND graduate visa to stay in Australia for another 1-2 years. Recently, the Australian government has added an additional stream for the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa. The Second Post-Study Work stream allows some migrants already on a graduate 485 visa to apply for a second 485 visa that would allow them to stay Australia with ...work and study rights for an extra 1-2 years. To be eligible, applicants must: - Currently have their first 485 Temporary Graduate (Post-Study Work Stream) visa - Have graduated from an Australian educational institution which is located in a designated regional area - Have lived/worked/studied in a designated regional area for at least 2 years immediately before the time of application for a second 485 visa. What is a designated regional area? The Department of Home Affairs divides areas of Australia into three categories: 1. Category 1 (Major Cities) (NOT a Designated Regional Area): Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane 2. Category 2 (Cities and Major Regional Centres) (Designated Regional Area): Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Newcastle/Lake Macquarie, Wollongong/Illawarra, Geelong, Hobart 3. Category 3 (Regional Centres and Other Regional Areas): remainder of Australia. ONLY Categories 2 and 3 are designated regional areas. This means that where you choose to study on a student visa, and where you live and work on your graduate visa, can affect your visa options later on. To discuss your visa options with an experienced migration lawyer, call 1300 908 588 or email [email protected]

13.01.2022 COMING SOON: NEW REGIONAL WORK VISAS Do you dream of life in the beautiful rugged landscape of regional Australia? Two new skilled regional provisional visas will be introduced in November 2019: - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa: applicant sponsored by an employer in regional Australia - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa: applicant nominated by a State or Territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member to live and work in regional ...Australia. After holding one of these visas for three years, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency. What makes these visas different? - Gone are the days of long periods anxiously waiting for your application outcome. These visas will include PRIORITY PROCESSING of applications. - Not sure if your occupation will suit? These visas will include access to additional skilled occupations: based on current lists, the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional visa) will have almost 700 eligible occupations, and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa will have over 500 eligible occupations. This means a higher chance of you finding a suitable occupation for your skills. - The ‘Regional Australia’ area will be simplified and expanded for these visas, meaning a greater number of employers eligible to sponsor you. This new definition will include all of Australia except metropolitan areas in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Perth. Elmtree Migration Lawyers had a 100% success rate on all permanent work visa applications in 2018. Please call 1300 908 588 or email [email protected] to speak to an experienced migration lawyer now. http://elmtreemigration.net.au/work-permit-australia/

11.01.2022 Federal Budget 2018 - Impact on Visas and Migrants The release of the 2018 Federal Budget this week has affected many different groups of people in Australia. However, some changes may affect Australia’s migrants and prospective migrants too. 1. Changes to Welfare Access... The government is proposing a bill to increase the waiting period for newly arrived migrants to access certain welfare benefits from three years to four years from 1 July 2018. This bill has not yet become law. This will affect welfare services such as Newstart and Youth allowance, paid parental leave, carers allowance, and the family tax benefit. There will be an exemption for vulnerable groups, including refugees and those who come into sudden financial hardship, such as victims of domestic violence. 2. Changes to Work Visa Places for Doctors From January 1 2019, the Government will set a planning target of around 2,100 overseas trained doctors per annum to contribute to the continued growth in overall doctor numbers. This means the total number of overseas trained General Practitioners granted work visas each year will decrease from 2,300 places to 2,100. This is to address the current oversupply of doctors in some metro areas. The government will also use this change to specifically target regional areas with doctor shortages. 3. Access to English Programs The government will remove time limits for Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) clients aged under 18 years. The AMEP provides up to 510 hours of free English language tuition to newly arrived migrants to help them to participate in social and economic aspects of Australian life. These free classes are available to Permanent Resident visa holders, and to certain temporary visa holders. If you require more information, please contact Elmtree Migration Lawyers at [email protected] http://elmtreemigration.net.au/work-permit-australia/

11.01.2022 The 457 Visa will be abolished in early March 2018. This is a story of how these work visa changes are affecting families: https://www.theguardian.com//nothing-to-go-back-for-when-t

10.01.2022 Focus on Bogus Documents: the Importance of Accurate Visa Applications Suppose you want to deliver a letter to the government, trying to apply for a job. You trust your friend to deliver those letters and he does so. You get a reply from the government that they doubt you are an alien from outer space and would improve their workforce diversity, or that you were once a spy like James Bond and therefore could be moved to the government’s secret intelligence department if ...necessary. Your friend has altered the letter! You try to plead to the government that your friend has made alterations to your application, but the government is firmly rejecting your future applications for, shall we say, the next three years. The story is relevant to migration law because it is the same case if false or misleading documents (bogus documents) were provided in a visa application for any visa (e.g. 186, 187, Temporary Skills Shortage 482, Work Visas, and Student Visas etc.) to the Department of Home Affairs. When you hire a migration agent, or trust someone else to complete your application for you, and that person alters your documents to make them more favourable, this will lead to your onshore visa applications for the next three years being rejected. Every. Single. One. This is even if you never wanted that person to alter your documents or lie your way to a successful visa application. The Department of Home Affairs will not view it as someone else’s fault that the application contains fake documents. So long as false or misleading documents were provided by someone you trusted or hired, and it is YOU applying for the visa, YOU will be the one to suffer the 3 year period of definite onshore visa rejection. This is because of the department’s view that YOU are ultimately responsible for your own application even if you hire an agent or a friend to help you. So make sure when selecting your representative, it is someone you can trust! The Department is very good at picking up on forged and altered documentation. Elmtree Migration Lawyers will always act in your best interests. Call the Elmtree Team at 1300 908 588 or send an email to [email protected] for accurate advice and professional service.

10.01.2022 Large engineer business in regional Victoria requires full time Mechanical Engineer or Metal Fabricator. Large agriculture projects. Market rate salary and sponsorship available to right candidate. Must have minimum 2 years work experience. Please email CV to [email protected]

10.01.2022 TIME RUNNING OUT FOR 186 & 187 PERMANENT WORK VISAS: This month, February 2018, is the last chance to apply for a 186 or 187 visa using occupations on both the STSOL and MLTSSL. After March 2018, you must have an occupation on the MLTSSL only and more stringent criteria will apply. Please contact [email protected] for an assessment of your case.

08.01.2022 WORK VISA UPDATE: PROPOSED CHANGES TO OCCUPATION LISTS The Department of Jobs and Small Business have the task of reviewing the jobs that are on the migration occupation lists. They have announced proposed cuts to the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) which is used for all temporary work visas. It has been proposed that the following occupations may be removed from the STSOL: Manufacturer Visual Arts and Crafts Professionals nec... Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) Film and Video Editor Program Director (Television or Radio) Stage Manager Technical Director Video Producer Middle School Teacher Textile, Clothing and Footwear Mechanic Watch and Clock Maker and Repairer Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) Telecommunications Linesworker Chemical Plant Operator Library Technician Residential Care Officer Insurance Loss Adjuster The Department of Jobs and Small Business has also proposed that the occupations of Management Accountant, Agricultural Consultant and Civil Engineering Technician may be removed from the Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List to the STSOL. If you wish to discuss these proposed changes with a work visa specialist, please contact Elmtree Migration Lawyers. http://elmtreemigration.net.au/work-permit-australia/

06.01.2022 VISA APPLICATION TIP: The Department of Immigration are becoming more strict on certain visa applications that do not have a full set of supporting documents at time of application. Some visas will be refused immediately with no refund of fees.

05.01.2022 Ready for Regional Work: 187 Regional Work Visa Eligibility The 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) work visa gives you permanent residency and lets you work in regional Australia. To be granted the work visa, you need to be under 45 years of age and have the relevant skills/qualifications for your occupation on the relevant occupation list. You will also need at least 6 in IELTS in ALL categories.... If you fulfil the above requirements, there are two streams of the 187 work visa that you can apply for. One is the Temporary Resident Transition (TRT) stream, and the other is the Direct Entry (DE) steam. To apply for the TRT stream of the work visa, you must fulfil ‘(1)’ and one of the two ‘(2)’ conditions below: (1) previously held either a Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) or the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482), AND; (2) have worked for your employer full-time for at least 3 out of 4 previous years in the same occupation that you will be working in under the 187 visa if granted, OR; (2) IF you had a 457 visa or applied and was eventually granted a 457 visa as of the 18 April, 2017, you have worked for your employer for at least 2 out of the previous 3 years full-time before the date your employer nominates you for your 187 application. To apply for the direct entry stream of the work visa, You do not need to have ever worked in Australia, or you have only worked in Australia briefly. HOWEVER, you still need to have been employed in the occupation for at least 3 years on a full-time basis and at the level of skill required for the occupation. Note how both streams have that all-important 3 year work experience requirement, unless you held a 457 visa or applied for a 457 as of the 18th April, 2017. If so, it is 2 of the previous 3 years. Every 187 work visa that we have applied for has been granted. If you require assistance with your work visa application, please contact Elmtree Migration Lawyers on 1300908588 or [email protected] http://elmtreemigration.net.au/187-regional-visas/

05.01.2022 Large metal engineering business in regional Victoria requires full time Metal Fabricator to work on agriculture and processing equipment. Minimum salary of $60,000 plus super. Visa sponsorship available. Must have minimum 3 years work experience in metal fabrication. Applicants must be in Australia now, available for job interview. Please email CV and certificates to [email protected]. Applicants without qualifications or employment certificates will not be assessed.

04.01.2022 Genuine Position Criteria for 482 TSS Work Visas I’m a muffin mixer. I spend my days working at McGuffin’s Muffins preparing dough to be baked into some of the most delicious muffins around. I know all the textures and consistencies of different types of dough, and enjoy nothing more than the sweet smell of fresh muffin in the morning. Does this sound like a genuine position to you? If it doesn’t then I’m not surprised! ... When it comes to applying for certain work visas including the new 482 TSS work visa, the Department of Home Affairs will ask: does this position sound genuine and is it a position this organization (the employer) actually needs? TSS work visa/482 work visa applicants will need to first nominate for a position of work; their occupation must be eligible for the visa they are trying to apply for as per the skilled occupation list available here (Spoiler alert: Muffin Mixer is not the list). If your occupation is on the list, you will need to satisfy the Department that what you do or will do for your employer at work includes a significant majority of tasks in the job description for that occupation at ANZSCO. You may also need to demonstrate you have the required qualifications for the job. Sometimes, the Department may feel that your job is not actually needed by the employer. This could be for instance if the company only has 2 employees but you have nominated for café manager; do you REALLY need a manager in such a situation? Even if we took our friend the muffin mixer, at first glance he might look like he doesn’t fall into any eligible occupation. He doesn’t. However! If the muffin mixer happened to also work in a high end bakery, and knew some more recipes than just muffins, he MIGHT be able to fall under the occupation of pastrycook! This would mean he is eligible for the short-term stream of the new 482 TSS work visa. Elmtree Migration Lawyers can assist you with assessing your employment situation and your eligibility for a successful 482/TSS work visa application. http://elmtreemigration.net.au/news/

03.01.2022 ELMTREE MIGRATION LAWYERS WILL BE AT THE MELBOURNE CAREERS EXPO 26TH TO 28TH JULY 2019! Come and meet our team of migration lawyers and have a chat about your work visa options. Tickets to the expo are free - visit the Expo site to obtain your ticket now: http://www.careerexpo.com.au/free-ticket-to-expo/

02.01.2022 Large metal engineering business in regional Victoria requires full time Welder or Metal Fabricator to work on agriculture and processing equipment. Minimum salary of $60,000 plus super. Visa sponsorship available. Must have minimum 2 years work experience. Candidate must be in Australia for interview. Please email CV to [email protected].

01.01.2022 Automobile garage in Mildura requires a qualified motor mechanic. Must have qualifications and strong practical experience (min 3 years). Visa sponsorship available to the right candidate. Applicants must be in Australia now and available for interview.

01.01.2022 457 VISA HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH THE TEMPORARY SKILLS SHORTAGE (TSS) VISA. As of today, it is no longer possible to apply for the 457 visa. Applications can now be made for the new TSS Visa.