Visa Compliance & Policy Updates | Mapien

Client Alert | Labour Market Testing Update

Immigration Client Update: From the 31st May 2023, the Australia – UK Free Trade Agreement (UKFTA) came into force. The two important changes from an immigration perspective are, Labour Market Testing (LMT) and Working Holiday Visa. Learn more...

FAQ | Migration Matters

While there will be multiple changes made to the skilled migration program prior to the end of 2023, one of the imminent confirmed changes relates to an increase in the minimum salary level for the Subclass 482 and 186 visas, effective from 1 July this year. Our Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) provide some further clarification on both changes.

Migration Reforms May 2023

Late last week Minister Clare O’Neil gave an address to the National Press Club, outlining the Government’s proposed changes to Australia’s skilled migration framework. The proposed changes will represent a once in a decade overhaul of a migration system that is currently failing to deliver for Australia and its skilled migrants.

January 24, 2023

Immigration Update January 2023

It is no surprise that 90% of businesses expect to be affected by the staffing shortages in 2023. We continue to hear from clients across a broad range of industry sectors that they are struggling to fill their vacancies. The Australian Government is focusing on improving the temporary and permanent skilled migration programs in support of industry and reduce the impacts COVID-19 had on skilled migration programs. Here are some immigration updates from the last few months.

September 4, 2020

Immigration alert | Labour Market testing changes and new PMSOL for travel exemptions

A new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) has been announced, designed to assist with priority processing of visa and travel exemption applications for key health workers and specified skilled migrants.

November 8, 2019

Immigration Matters | Grandfathering arrangements under Subclass 186 TRT Stream

Immigration Matters | Vol.4 | Grandfathering arrangements under Subclass 186 - TRT Stream

November 8, 2019

Immigration Matters | Regional Migration Program – new regional visa announcement

Immigration Matters | Vol.3 | Regional Migration Program – new regional visa announcement

November 8, 2019

Immigration Matters | Changes to skilled occupation lists – effective 10 March 2019

Immigration Matters | Vol.2 | Changes to skilled occupation lists – effective 10 March 2019

November 8, 2019

Immigration Matters | Indonesia Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement – Immigration outcomes

Immigration Matters | Vol.1 | Indonesia Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement – Immigration outcomes

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