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parent visa grants

Government Focus on Parent Visa Grants To Continue In 2023/24

186 Visas, 482 Visas, 494 Visas, Australian Citizenship, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Migration Program, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 15 June, 2023 |

Parent Visa Grants | Australia   Australia allocated almost double the amount of placements to Parent Visas in 2022/23 (8,500 placements) compared to the previous year (4,500 placements), and another 8,500 places have again been allocated in 2023/24. But although the Government is continuing to focus on granting Parent Visas,… Read More »

Trade Agreements Result in New Visa Benefits for UK and Indian Passport Holders

186 Visas, 482 Visas, 494 Visas, Australian Citizenship, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Migration Program, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 15 June, 2023 |

Australia Trade Agreements | UK | India   UK and Indian passport holders are set to benefit from new visa and mobility arrangements that have been recently negotiated in Australia’s Trade Agreements. The Australia – UK Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) came into effect on 31 May 2023 and will soon… Read More »

Aged Care Labour Agreement Allows Greater Flexibility to Sponsor Visa Holders | Industry-specific Labour Agreements

186 Visas, 482 Visas, 494 Visas, Australian Citizenship, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Migration Program, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 15 June, 2023 |

Aged Care Labour Agreement Australia | Greater Flexibility to Sponsor Visa Holders   The Government has made an industry-specific Aged Care Labour Agreement immediately available to aged care providers across Australia. Recognising that the aged care sector is an essential industry experiencing persistent skills shortages, it allows aged care providers… Read More »

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Q&A’s on Raising the TSMIT / Minimum Salary for Skilled Visa Holders and New PR Pathways

186 Visas, 482 Visas, 494 Visas, Australian Citizenship, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Migration Program, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 18 May, 2023 |

TSMIT and New PR Pathways | Q&A’s with Interstaff   Significant changes in skilled migration were announced by the Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil last month, such as an increase in the TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Threshold) minimum salary for employer sponsored visa holders and new PR pathways, but what… Read More »

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A New Skilled Migration Program | The Government’s Vision – What Strategy Documents Reveal

186 Visas, 482 Visas, 494 Visas, Australian Citizenship, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Migration Program, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 18 May, 2023 |

New Skilled Migration Program | The Government’s Vision – What Strategy Documents Reveal    The Government aims to deliver a better targeted, more efficient and outcomes-focused migration system, as revealed in its recently released Migration Strategy Outline, ‘A Migration System for a More Prosperous and Secure Australia’. As part of… Read More »

What the Federal Budget Means for Migration to Australia

186 Visas, 482 Visas, 494 Visas, Australian Citizenship, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Migration Program, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 11 May, 2023 |

Federal Budget 2023 Immigration Australia | What the Federal Budget Means for Migration to Australia   The government’s first Federal Budget since it was elected in 2022 has revealed the size and composition of the migration program will continue to focus on skilled migration in 2023-2024. Here’s a summary of the main Budget… Read More »

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TSMIT increase – minimum salary for visa holders and PR pathways | Employer-sponsored visa changes

186 Visas, 482 Visas, 494 Visas, Australian Citizenship, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Migration Program, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 9 May, 2023 |

TSMIT increase – minimum salary for visa holders and PR pathways | Employer-sponsored visa changes   Following Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil’s announcements on changes to the skilled migration program a few weeks ago, here’s how some of the changes will be implemented. The minimum salary requirements known as the TSMIT (Temporary… Read More »

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Government Skilled Visa Changes | Interstaff’s Insights on ABC Radio Perth

186 Visas, 482 Visas, 494 Visas, Australian Citizenship, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Migration Program, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 2 May, 2023 |

Government Skilled Visa Changes | Interstaff’s Insights on ABC Radio Perth   Interstaff’s Managing Director, Sheila Woods was live on ABC Radio Perth on Thursday evening to discuss how Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil’s skilled migration announcements will impact businesses and visa holders. In case you missed it, have a listen… Read More »

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Major Skilled Visa Changes Announced

186 Visas, 482 Visas, 494 Visas, Australian Citizenship, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Migration Program, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 2 May, 2023 |

Skilled Visa Changes Australia 2023 | Announcements by Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil   Update on 27 April 2023:  Interstaff’s Managing Director, Sheila Woods was recently live on ABC Radio Perth on 27 April 2023 to discuss how the Government’s recent skilled migration announcements will impact businesses and visa holders.… Read More »

australia migration review

How Australia’s Migration Settings Should Change | The Productivity Commission’s Recommendations

Australian Citizenship, Migrating, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 20 April, 2023 |

Australia Migration Changes 2023 | The Productivity Commission’s Recommendations   How should the government change skilled migration settings? According to The Productivity Commission, immigration can play a significant role in maximising Australia’s productivity indicators, such as higher wages and economic growth. It can do so by attracting in-demand skills and… Read More »

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Administrative Appeals Tribunal To be Replaced | What This Means For Visa Cancellations and Refusals

Australian Citizenship, Migrating, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 20 April, 2023 |

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Replaced | An Update    The government has announced Australia’s Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) will soon be replaced with a new body to process reviews of adverse government decisions such as visa cancellations and refusals. Since the AAT was established in 1976, it has helped to promote… Read More »

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New Zealanders in Australia to Access Direct Citizenship

Australian Citizenship, Migrating, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 20 April, 2023 |

New Zealanders in Australia to Access Direct Citizenship   Update on 18 May 2023: Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil announced on 22 April 2023 that New Zealanders living in Australia will have a direct pathway to Australian Citizenship from 1 July 2023. New Zealanders on a Subclass 444 will be… Read More »

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How Australia ranks in the world’s most powerful passports for 2020

Australian Citizenship, Immigration News | 0 comment | 4 March, 2020 |

Australia Has One Of The Most Powerful Passports | The Australian passport has again ranked in the world’s top 10 most powerful passports for 2020 according to the Henley Passport Index, which measures the most travel-friendly passports across the globe. Australia ranked number 9 alongside New Zealand, Malta, Czech Republic… Read More »

Sheila Woods from Interstaff providing a keynote at the WA HR Leadership Forum in 2018

WA HR Leadership Forum | Reimagining skilled migration in Australia

Australia, Australian Citizenship, Australian Visas, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Jobs, Migrating, Perth, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 29 November, 2018 |

This week, Interstaff had the pleasure of presenting on the topic, ‘Reimagining Skilled Migration’ at the 2018 WA HR Leadership Forum. As you may know, this year’s replacement of the 457 Visa scheme with the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Subclass 482 Visa and broader changes in Australia’s migration arrangements have… Read More »

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Immigration Minister, David Coleman to focus on employer-sponsored migration

Australia, Australian Citizenship, Australian Visas, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Jobs, Migrating, Perth, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 7 November, 2018 |

Employer sponsored migration will be a key focus for Australia’s Immigration Minister, David Coleman according to his speech to the Migration Institute of Australia in October 2018. Mr Coleman stated Australia’s skilled migration policies should emphasise visa categories providing the highest economic benefits, such as employer sponsored migration and regional… Read More »

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Australia relaxes Working Holiday Visa program restrictions to assist businesses facing labour shortages

Australia, Australian Citizenship, Australian Visas, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Jobs, Migrating, Perth, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 7 November, 2018 |

The Government has announced it will relax Working Holiday Visa program restrictions relating to age limits, areas of work, employer flexibility and length of stay to help agricultural businesses struggling with labour shortages while the Government considers creating a dedicated agricultural visa for a long-term solution. The Working Holiday Visa… Read More »

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Age limit increase for Irish and Canadian citizens seeking an Australian work visa

Australia, Australian Citizenship, Australian Visas, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Jobs, Migrating, Perth, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 7 November, 2018 |

Last week, the Government announced Irish and Canadian citizens can now apply for a Working Holiday Subclass 417 Visa in Australia up to the age of 35. Prior to the change on 1 November 2018, people over the age 31 were ineligible for the program. The increased age limit therefore… Read More »

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Meet Interstaff’s New Registered Migration Agent, Melissa Phan

Australia, Australian Citizenship, Australian Visas, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Jobs, Migrating, Perth, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 1 November, 2018 |

Interstaff is pleased to welcome our new Registered Migration Agent to the team, Melissa Phan (MARN: 1808239). As part of our Registered Migration Agent team, Melissa advises clients on migration solutions for businesses and individuals according to current migration legislation and manages all aspects of the visa and/or sponsorship application process… Read More »

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Perth Lifestyle News | Lawn Bowls with WA Singapore Business Connect

Australia, Australian Citizenship, Australian Visas, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Jobs, Migrating, Perth, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 30 October, 2018 |

Interstaff had a great lawn bowls night recently with WA Singapore Business Connect. Have you ever tried your hand at lawn bowls? It was a first for a few of us in the Interstaff team at the South Perth Lawn Bowls Club. Trying lawn bowls for the first time and… Read More »

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Perth Lifestyle News | Top 3 Places for a City Riverside Walk

Australia, Australian Citizenship, Australian Visas, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Jobs, Migrating, Perth, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 11 October, 2018 |

One Fine Day There’s plenty of free things to see and do in Perth and they don’t have to cost you the Earth! We are lucky to have so many natural attractions to visit and with the weather beginning to heat up, we’re excited to start heading out for a… Read More »

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Australian Citizenship changes expected in late 2018

Australia, Australian Citizenship, Australian Visas, Immigration News, Interstaff News, Migrating, Perth | 0 comment | 10 August, 2018 |

Changes to Australian Citizenship eligibility requirements are likely to be confirmed in coming months as amendments to the legislation have now been scheduled for review in parliamentary sittings. If the changes proposed in the Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment Bill are passed into law, we can expect the eligibility requirements to… Read More »

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Citizenship processing delayed by months

Australian Citizenship, Immigration News | 0 comment | 27 June, 2018 |

If you have applied for Australian Citizenship and are waiting to hear if it has been granted, you may wish to know the average Citizenship times for government processing have blown out from 12 months in March 2016 to 16 months this financial year. Interstaff looks into three reasons why.… Read More »

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Australian Citizenship Changes | How tough will the new English language test be?

Australian Citizenship, Immigration News | 0 comment | 12 March, 2018 |

Australian Citizenship changes continue to be a topic of interest in the media, with Peter Dutton, Minister of the Department of Home Affairs continuing efforts to win the Senate’s support for changes to citizenship laws, after the changes that were originally proposed were rejected by the Senate in October last… Read More »

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Have your Australian Citizenship before July 2018

Australian Citizenship, Interstaff Home | Comments are Closed | 20 October, 2017 |

Have you been an Australian permanent resident for at least one year? You could be eligible for Australian citizenship before 1 July 2018. After months of parliamentary discussion on whether the proposed citizenship requirements will be retrospectively applied, the Government has decided that any citizenship applications received on or after… Read More »

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