Article on Subclass 491 and 189 Visas – 10/2/20

by admin | Feb 11, 2020 | Migration, Skilled Work and Business Visas

Complex visas or not?  Two of the most complex and competitive visas one can apply for are the Subclass 189 visa and the Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored stream) visa. Both these visas fall under the General Skilled Migration visa scheme. Under this scheme, one must...

Introduction of new skilled regional visas

by admin | Apr 2, 2019 | Migration, Skilled Work and Business Visas

On 20 March 2019 the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman MP announced the introduction of two new skilled regional provisional visas which will come into effect in November 2019. These visas are the: Skilled Employer Sponsored...

Subclass 407 Training Visas

by admin | Feb 1, 2019 | Migration, Skilled Work and Business Visas

The Subclass 407-Tranining visa is a temporary visa available to be granted for up to 2 years. This visa allows you to complete workplace-based or professional development training in Australia. The Subclass 407 visa is ideal for persons who: do not satisfy the 2...

Brand-new Graduate stream for WA State Nomination

by admin | Nov 1, 2018 | Migration, Skilled Work and Business Visas

Brand-new Graduate stream for WA State Nomination On 25 September 2018, the State Government of Western Australia announced the much-anticipated Graduate Occupation List (aka GOL), which brought a variety of occupations now eligible for WA State Nomination via the...

Skilling Australians Fund

by admin | Aug 2, 2018 | Migration, Skilled Work and Business Visas

When will the Skilling Australians Fund be implemented? The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy is expected to be implemented in the first quarter of 2018-19, i.e. before 30 September 2018. Once implemented, a nominating employer will be required to pay a training...

Interview: Rothstein Lawyers Principal Sophie Manera Interviewed by Nifnex CEO Zeeshan Pasha

by admin | May 16, 2018 | Appeals, Citizenship, Employment, Family Visas, Migration, Skilled Work and Business Visas

Shortly prior to her recent appearance at the Perth Small Business Expo, Sophie Manera principal lawyer at Rothstein Lawyers was interviewed by Nifnex about her work in the field of migration and employment law. The interview is here.  Rothstein Lawyers is one of the...