The State Government has dramatically reduced the ability for skilled overseas professionals to work in WA, with 160 occupations removed from the WA Skilled Migration List (WASMOL), however those in the health and medical field may find their occupation is still eligible for a work visa on the revised list. Only 18 occupations remain eligibleRead more
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CEO’s who had applied for permanent residency before 1 July and are awaiting approval from the Immigration Department will no longer be impacted by the retrospective application of the Government’s new permanent residency rules. Foreign executives and senior managers had expressed backlash from being excluded from permanent residency and the government has since backed downRead more
We received several great questions from HR professionals and business owners at our recent seminar on the 457 visa changes. Here’s a few of our Q&A’s regarding the new English requirements, which you may find useful. One question posed to us was: “Is the Government essentially saying that if you can’t pass the English testRead more
Are you a New Zealander seeking Australian permanent residency? The Government has recently approved legislative amendments to allow skilled New Zealanders to more easily access permanent residency through a separate ‘New Zealand stream’ for the Subclass 189 visa from 1 July 2017. Under the new stream, New Zealanders will have less eligibility requirements for aRead more