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Migration Plus

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4041 2620

Address: Level 12 Cairns Corporate Tower 15 Lake Street 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 APPLICATIONS FOR A SPONSORED PARENT (TEMPORARY) VISA ARE NOW OPENED Applications for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa are now opened for sponsored parents who have already an approved Parent Sponsor application. This visa provides parents with a new pathway to temporarily reunite with their children and grandchildren in Australia, for a period up to 3 or 5 years per visa. There is no balance of family test or Assurance of Support requirements, but you must be the biologic...al, adoptive, step-parent or parent in-law of the Parent Sponsor. Family members cannot be included in your visa application. Work is not permitted and you must have access to enough money to support yourself while you are in Australia. You must also have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily, and meet the health and character requirements. For more information contact our Registered Migration Agents at [email protected].

24.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN MINIMUM WAGE INCREASED BY 3% The Australian minimum wage has been increased by 3%, to AUD 740.80 per week or AUD 19.49 per hour from 1 July 2019. Australian unions had been pushing for a 6% increase, which would have equated to an extra AUD 43 per week rise, while business groups wanted a lower increase of up to 2%, or AUD 14.40 a week. The Australian Bureau of Statistics most recent Wage Price Index revealing the nation had experienced an annual wage growth of ...2.3% for three consecutive quarters. Fair Work Commission president Iain Ross said this years minimum wage hike was smaller than last years 3.5% boost because of the recent drops in gross domestic product growth and inflation. The new rates apply from the first pay period on or after 1 July 2019. Those affected by the changes include permanent and casual employees working on Sundays, public holidays, evenings or after midnight in the Restaurant, Hospitality, Pharmacy, Fast Food and Retail industries. For more information refer to the Fair Work website: https://www.fairwork.gov.au//2019-annual-wage-review-our-p. For information about Australian work visas visit www.migrationplus.com.au.

23.01.2022 Study Queensland's 'Launch U' is now live! Launch U connects students, employers and education providers through different talent and employability experiences designed to build your professional skills. This online platform gives access to online and face to face professional experiences to help students develop their professional capabilities.... Find out more: www.launchu.qld.gov.au

23.01.2022 Did you receive our March newsletter? Visit our website to read it in full and subscribe: https://www.migrationplus.com.au/news/newsletter

23.01.2022 Are you a student visa holder in Australia? Have you been affected by the Covit-19 crisis? We have prepared a FAQ page to help you find answers. Contact us if you need further advice https://www.migrationplus.com.au//1113-faq-covid-19-studen

23.01.2022 SKILLS ASSESSMENT Migrants who intend to apply for the following visas: Subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa... Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa Subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 485 - Temporary Graduate visa (Graduate Work stream) must obtain a skills assessment to demonstrate that he/she has skills that match those required for an occupation listed on current visa Occupation Lists. In some cases, a migrant applying for an employer-nominated visa may also need to obtain a skills assessment, to demonstrate that his/her skills match those required for an occupation listed on the relevant Occupation list. For each skilled occupation listed on relevant occupation lists, the Department of Home Affairs has specified an assessing authority that may carry out skills assessments for that occupation. Only a skills assessment conducted by the relevant assessing authority will be accepted in support of an EOI or visa application. The exact requirements for a skills assessment application will vary depending upon the migrants skilled occupation and the relevant assessing authority. Migration Plus can also assist you with the Skills Assessment application. We will supply a comprehensive list of requirements once the occupation and assessing authority have been determined. For more information contact our Registered Migration Agents at [email protected].

23.01.2022 International students - The Queensland Government has provided details on his new package to assist international students in financial hardship, please check our website for details https://www.migrationplus.com.au//1113-faq-covid-19-studen

22.01.2022 Our latest Newsletter is available on our website! https://www.migrationplus.com.au/news/newsletter?pageID=14

21.01.2022 A new visa subclass has been announced by the Government today: New COVID-19 subclass 408 visa. For more information, visit our website: https://www.migrationplus.com.au//1063-new-covid-19-subcla

20.01.2022 TAFE Queensland is now offering virtual online IELTS courses to help offshore and onshore students at a very affordable rate. https://www.migrationplus.com.au//1145-ielts-preparation-i

19.01.2022 How coronavirus impacts Australia's visa holders and where they can get support. Contact us if you need Migration advice. https://www.sbs.com.au//how-coronavirus-impacts-australia-

19.01.2022 Are you a visa holder in Australia? Have you been affected by the Covit-19 crisis? We have prepared a FAQ page to help you find answers. Contact us if you need further advice: https://www.migrationplus.com.au//942-faq-covit-19-visa-ho

19.01.2022 KEEPING AUSTRALIA SAFE One element of the Department of Home Affairs (the Department) is to work to keep Australia safe and to Counter Violent Extremism. Countering Violent Extremism is about preventing future violence. The Department works in partnership with communities and businesses to address factors that make people vulnerable to extremist influencesincluding recruitment by terrorists. ... It is important to understand violent extremism, so it is possible to intervene early if someone close might be at-risk. A person's family, friends and acquaintances are often the first to notice the early changes in their day-to-day behaviour that might be a sign that they are starting to engage with violent extremism. This can include friends, family, teachers, coaches, mentors, community police, and social workers. Remember, as a friend, family or community member providing assistance, it is important to look after yourself. There are many places you can go to seek advice or support. Visit https://www.livingsafetogether.gov.au//where-can-I-go-for- to find more information about what you can do in this situation. To know more about visas to Australia or how to extend your stay in Australia, visit our website www.migrationplus.com.au.

18.01.2022 Great initiative from Cairns Student Hub to assist international students in Cairns with the participation of Mateja Rautner from Migration Plus.

18.01.2022 Great news for students working in Tourism and Hospitality https://www.migrationplus.com.au//1247-students-visa-work-

17.01.2022 Skilled Visas Update - BSMQ Queensland 491 visa nomination closure Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program for both the 190 and 491 have now closed for the current financial year.... Business Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) note they have not yet received advice from Home Affairs in regards to Queenslands nomination allocation for FY20-21 and when they will be able to re-open the business and skilled program. Applicants who have been invited to lodge documents for nomination by the State of Queensland will keep been processed until 30 June, however new applications are not accepted at this stage. If you intend to lodge a Subclass 491 or 190 in Queensland, we recommend seeking migration advice to ensure you are eligible when the nomination process re-open or whether any other visa pathway may be an option to remain in Australian in the meantime. Please contact us if you have any questions, we are here to help. Further information can be found on their website: https://migration.qld.gov.au/

17.01.2022 Student visa holders able to work longer hours in supermarkets to assit in keeping shelves stocked. https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au//more-help-aussie-shel

17.01.2022 For professional and tailored assistance with IELTS preparation. Contact IPC IELTS team for professional advice and solution

17.01.2022 New update for student visas! - Processing of offshore student visa applications - Post-study work visa eligibility - Waiver of visa application charges.... Check our website for details: https://www.migrationplus.com.au//1140-student-visas-update

16.01.2022 THE NORTH QUEENSLAND DESIGNATED AREA MIGRATION AGREEMENT (FNQ DAMA) IS NOW OPERATIONAL The Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (FNQ DAMA), approved by the government in April 2019, can now be immediately accessed by businesses in the Far North Queensland regions (Cairns, the Cassowary Coast, the Tablelands, Mareeba and the Douglas Shire) wishing to nominate overseas employees to fill skills gaps that cannot be filled by local workers. The FNQ DAMA is an ...employer-sponsored visa program and individual workers cannot apply for a visa independently. Employers must first apply to the Cairns Chamber of Commerce (Designated Area Representative) to access the FNQ DAMA. Only endorsed businesses will be able to access the DAMA migration pathway to nominate and sponsor employees on the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa under the Labour Agreement stream. Migration Plus can assist businesses that wish to nominate overseas employees under the FNQ DAMA and the employees for the visa application. Please contact our Registered Migration Agents at [email protected] for more information.

16.01.2022 New 408 visa for Tourism and Hospitality https://www.migrationplus.com.au//1246-new-408-visa-for-to

15.01.2022 STUDENT VISA The purpose of this visa is to allow international students to undertake full-time education and training in Australia. This visa enables a student to stay in Australia for the duration of the relevant course. As the visa applicant, you must:... enrol with an Australian education provider as a full-time student (predominantly on-line courses are not eligible) genuinely intend to complete the relevant period of study in Australia have the required level of English language proficiency, unless exempt have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the period of your intended stay in Australia have access to sufficient funds to cover your return airfares, tuition fees and the cost of living in Australia, as well as costs required for any dependents included in your application. The exact requirements for this visa will depend upon the level of risk assigned to your application (the Immigration Risk), which is a combined immigration risk assessment determined by the risk rating of the education provider and your passport nationality. For more information about courses in Australia and Student visas contact our Registered Migration Agents at [email protected].

15.01.2022 International students in Cairns and FNQ - there is more assistance available for students during the COVID-19 crisis: For students in financial hardship, please check our website for details on financial assistance available You can also follow Cairns Student Hub for financial assistance and emotional support tips and help

15.01.2022 TAFE Queensland offers a wide range of courses for international students wishing to gain qualifications in Australia. You can check their website and their great videos for more details: https://fast.wistia.net/embed/channel/d6n2leaeje Tafe Queensland

12.01.2022 If you have been considering sponsoring an overseas worker but not sure of the next step, Migration Plus will be visiting in May to offer advice and answer your... questions. The purpose of our visit to Port Douglas is to inform the business community in the Douglas Shire region of how Migration Plus can offer professional migration advice in regards to sponsoring overseas workers. With the current shortage of workers in the hospitality industry as experienced by many local businesses in Cairns and Port Douglas who are struggling to remain fully open and some even closing doors due the shortage of good quality chefs or cooks, we would like to provide support and offer complimentary consultations to businesses that may be considering employing overseas workers but do not know how or know little about sponsoring overseas workers. Need help with migration advice regarding sponsoring overseas workers? Migration Plus is a leading migration firm based in North Queensland with a national profile. Migration Plus has been providing professional migration advice to businesses and corporate groups, including the hospitality and tourism sectors, mining, agriculture and air service industries in the region since 2009. If you employ or are seeking to sponsor overseas workers and need migration advice regarding sponsorship requirements, Migration Plus is happy to help with complimentary advice to businesses in the Douglas Shire and surrounding region. Please contact the Migration Plus team on 07 4041 2620 or email us at [email protected]. Migration Plus will be in the Boardroom at the Douglas Community Hall on Friday 28th May 2021, click on the link below to book a time; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/migration-plus-consultation

11.01.2022 From yesterday, everyone arriving in Australia (citizens and visa holders) need to self isolate for 14 days. Fines will apply for non- compliance. If this applies to you and you need Migration assistance, please contact our office by email or phone. https://www.dese.gov.au/news/coronavirus-covid-19

11.01.2022 Temporary residents still waiting on government announcement for financial support during the COVID-19 crisis. https://www.migrationplus.com.au//936-temporary-residents-

10.01.2022 Government announces online Citizenship Ceremonies during COVID-19 Pandemic. https://www.migrationplus.com.au//1070-australian-citizens

10.01.2022 LEADING MIGRATION FIRM - MIGRATION PLUS Migration Plus is a leading Migration firm in Cairns, the North Queensland region of Australia, providing professional migration advice to students, individuals, government, business and corporate groups including the hospitality, tourism, mining, agricultural, air and maritime service industries. We are also Education Agents with Qualified Education Counsellors on our team.... We represent a number of reputable universities and colleges across Australia for student enrolments. Migration Plus is the preferred Registered Education Agent with Education Queensland International in the Far North Queensland region. We work closely with colleges and assist their study groups and individual students with visa applications. With our n-depth knowledge of Migration Law, our specialist team provides a complete solution to your migration requirements and can coordinate all facets of your migration needs. Our team is very passionate about what we do and why we do it - the rewards of being able to assist in changing lives and helping clients achieve their goals is first and foremost. With over 100 years of combined experience available o you, you can count on our highly specialised team for accurate advice. Contact us at [email protected].

10.01.2022 TEMPORARY WORK VISA - HIGHLY SPECIALISED WORK STREAM This visa allows overseas workers to travel to Australia for short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work. The work to be undertaken in Australia must be:... short-term and non-ongoing highly specialised. In general, this means work that: - is classified as a skill level 13 occupation in the Australia & New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) OR - requires skills or knowledge that are specific to an international company, such as installing imported equipment, after sales service or emergency repairs. As the visa applicant, you must: have the specialised skills, knowledge or experience that is required to perform the specialised work, and which: - can assist Australian business AND - cannot reasonably be found in the Australian market genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily in order to carry out the relevant work have access to sufficient funds to support yourself whilst you are in Australia. For more information about work visas to Australia visit our website www.migrationplus.com.au or contact us at [email protected].

09.01.2022 Red Cross to provide emergency assistance to temporary visa holders in financial hardship during the COVID-19 crisis. https://www.redcross.org.au//help-for-migrants-in-transiti

09.01.2022 Great partnership between Migration Plus and Study Cairns in support of International students!

08.01.2022 SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA - POINTS-TESTED STREAM The Points-tested Stream of the Skilled Independent visa allows highly skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, State or Territory of Australia, or family member to live and work permanently in Australia. If you wish to apply for this visa under the Points-tested stream, you must first obtain positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation, and then lodge an Expression of Interest. If this is successful, yo...u will be invited to lodge a visa application. At the time that you are invited to apply for this visa, you must: - be under 45 years of age - nominate an occupation that is included on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) - have your skills assessed by the appropriate Australian skills assessing authority as suitable for your nominated occupation - have competent English - score at least 65 on the relevant points test (which takes into account your age, English competency, qualifications and work experience, amongst other factors). The first step that we will take is to conduct an initial assessment of your eligibility for this visa. This involves reviewing your qualifications, work experience, English language and other circumstances, to establish whether or not you are likely to meet the relevant requirements. Should our initial assessment indicate that you are eligible for a positive skills assessment and Expression of Interest (EOI), we will prepare your skills assessment application. For more information about the next steps to apply to the Skilled Independent visa contact us at [email protected].

07.01.2022 From 9pm AEDT tonight, only Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members can travel to Australia. Has your visa been affected by Coronavirus travel restrictions? https://www.migrationplus.com.au//906-has-your-visa-been-a

07.01.2022 While the travel bubble with New Zealand allows anyone who has been in Australia for more than 14 days to travel to New Zealand and return to Australia without the need to quarantine or a travel exemption, some strict requirements apply. Applicants who intend to travel to New Zealand must have a valid visa for New Zealand and make sure they are able to return to Australia. In addition, some States, such as Queensland, has also advised that they will not nominate S48 applicant...s for purposes of 491 visa and asked that applicants should not contact BSMQ regarding the Australia New Zealand travel bubble, to request a s48 barred application to be considered as per above, we are not processing these applications in FY20-21. If you are in Australia and considering traveling to New Zealand for the purpose of lodging an offshore application we recommend that you get professional migration advice to ensure the option is available to you and that you are able to come back to Australia. Please contact us to discuss the possible options. https://www.migrationplus.com.au//1259-australia-new-zeala

06.01.2022 TRAINING VISA The temporary Training visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to 2 years. With this visa you can participate in occupational training activities (workplace-based training) to improve your skills for your job, tertiary study, field of expertise or in a professional development training program in Australia. You must be sponsored for this visa. The sponsor organisation must apply to be a Temporary Activities Sponsor and nominate you to undertake the training ...- then the visa application can be lodged. You must also: - be at least 18 years old - have an adequate health insurance - be a genuine temporary entrant - have functional English - meet health ad character requirements. For more information about the Training visa, contact our Registered Migration Agents at [email protected].

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05.01.2022 FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND DAMA (FNQ DAMA) OCUPPATIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGREEMENT (for the Temporary Skill Shortage visa application) Skilled migration occupation lists respond to labour market changes, allowing business access to the critical skills they need to grow. The new FNQ DAMA Skilled Migration Occupation List includes the following professions:... Accommodation and Hospitality Managers (nec) Accounts Clerk Aeroplane Pilot Aged or Disabled Carer Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator Agricultural Technician Air Transport Professionals (nec) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) Arborist Boat Builder and Repairer Building Associate Butcher or Smallgoods Maker Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) Cafe or Restaurant Manager Camera Operator (Film, Television or Video) Charter and Tour Bus Driver Chef Child Care Centre Manager Child Care Worker Community Worker Conference and Event Organiser Conservation Officer Cook Counsellors (nec) Crop Farmers (nec) Customer Service Manager Dairy Cattle Farmer Deck Hand Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Diesel Motor Mechanic Disabilities Services Officer Diver Diving Instructor (Open Water) Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Electronic Instrument Trades Worker Enrolled Nurse Family Support Worker Farm Inspector Farm Supervisor Film and Video Editor Fitter-Welder Flying Instructor Fruit or Nut Grower Health and Welfare Services Managers (nec) Helicopter Pilot Hotel or Motel Manager Hotel Service Manager ICT Support Technicians (nec) Marine Biologist Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec) Motor Mechanic (General) Motorcycle Mechanic Nursing Support Worker Occupational Health and Safety Adviser Primary Products Inspectors (nec) Property Manager Restaurant Supervisor Ship's Engineer Small Engine Mechanic Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages Telecommunications Cable Jointer Tour Guide Travel Attendants (nec) Travel Consultant Veterinary Nurse Vocational Education Teacher Youth Worker For more information about the Temporary Skill Shortage visa and your eligibility contact our Registered Migration Agents at [email protected].

03.01.2022 PARTNER (PROVISIONAL) VISA The purpose of the Partner visa is to allow the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to enter into or remain in Australia. The applicant is initially granted a temporary visa, and is eligible for permanent residency if the relationship still exists after a two-year waiting period. Your sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and ... you must be in a mutually exclusive, genuine and continuing relationship with each other. If your application is based on a marriage, you must be legally married. If your application is based on a de facto relationship you must have been in a de facto relationship for at least 12 months prior to lodging your application (unless there are compelling or compassionate circumstances), you and your partner must both be at least 18 years old, and must not be closely related. For more information about the requirements for a partner visa application and your eligibility please contact us at [email protected].

03.01.2022 The Federal Government has made a number of announcements regarding temporary visa holders on Friday 3 April and Saturday 4 April. We expect there will be further announcements and will keep you updated on these scenarios as information becomes available. Visit our website for the latest news and Frequently Asked Questions for both Visa Holders and Sponsors. https://www.migrationplus.com.au/news/latest-news

03.01.2022 FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND DESIGNATED AREA MIGRATION AGREEMENT (FNQ DAMA) The Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (FNQ DAMA) is a Designated Area Migration Agreement between the Commonwealth Government and the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, which will allow employers in Far North Queensland regions (Cairns, the Cassowary Coast, the Tablelands, Mareeba and the Douglas Shire) to sponsor skilled overseas workers for positions that they are unable to fill with local w...orkers. The businesses that wish to nominate overseas employees under the FNQ DAMA will have to be endorsed by Cairns Chamber of Commerce and apply to enter into a Labour Agreement under the DAMA program with the Department of Home Affairs. While the agreement has been signed, the FNQ DAMA is not yet operational. Businesses operating in the Far North Queensland regions included in the Agreement experiencing skills and labour shortages will be able sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers subject to endorsement by the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and meeting legislative criteria for the TSS Visa Labour Agreement stream once the FNQ DAMA is operational. Migration Plus will keep our clients and followers updated about the progress of the FNQ DAMA implementation. For more information please contact our Registered Migration Agents at [email protected].

02.01.2022 Jobseeker legislation passes but temporary visa holders are not included despite efforts from Labor and Greens. https://mobile.abc.net.au//jobkeeper-coronavirus/12132458

02.01.2022 TAFE Queensland VIRTUAL OPEN DAY! Join the TAFE Queensland International team at their Virtual Open Day on the 22 Sept 2020 (5.30-7pm AEST), to find out how you can Be Future Ready. They will chat about entry requirements, courses, English programs, pathways and be online ready for any questions you may have. Register your spot: http://bit.ly/TQI_OpenDay2020

01.01.2022 Todas announcement by the Federal Government. Coronavirus and Temporary VISA holders. https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au//Coronavirus-and-Tempo

01.01.2022 Here is a great Webinar for employers trying to understand how the JobKeeker initiative works!