Can a TRT applications be on the last day of validity if it is a two year Subclass 457/TSS visa which is part of the transitional regulations? The answer is YES! The immigration regulations were not completely clear on this however the policy which is associated with the legislation…...
High Income Threshold increased
The High Income Threshold under the Fair Work Act increased on 1 July 2019 from $145,000 to $148,700. Applicants relying on meeting this threshold for an ENS or RSMS age exemption must ensure that the relevant threshold is met for each of the three requisite years. ...
Pearsons – English language test validity
Institutions that recognise the PTE Academic English language test, including the Department of Home Affairs, have access to test takers results for a period of 3 years and can verify those results online using the test taker's registration ID, or, as of 1 September, the test takers Score Report Code.…...
Are you an Australian Business Owner seeking to hire overseas skilled workers to grow your business?
The recent abolishment of the Temporary Work (Skilled) 457 Visa has seen in its place the birth of the Temporary Skills Shortage 482 Visa (TSS Visa). If you are an Australian employer seeking to hire foreign talent to improve your business, there are now many requirements that you must meet…...
What does the Skilling Australians Fund mean for Australian Employers?
Are you an approved Australian employer seeking to diversify your workplace with foreign talent and looking to improve your business by hiring skilled workers from overseas? Then the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy may apply to you. What is the SAF and how will it affect me? The Skilling Australians…...
