Getting a positive result for your application isn't always going to happen the first time around. Refusals can occur if you make simple mistakes in your application form, and fail to provide sufficient data or evidence to support any claims. Mistakes can also be made from the government's end if a decision maker mis-interprets your […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With all the recent news of occupation list changes, the abolished 457 and limited routes to permanent residency, there still remains a migration program for skilled professionals and vocational trades to obtain permanent residency. That is the Regional Sponosored Migration Scheme (RSMS Subclass 187). This visa subclass, by and large, and remained unchanged amidst all […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme is a program designed to attract international talent to low-population areas which have been labelled as “regional”. The truth is, there are a lot of “regional” classified areas that are not remote and are in fact within or close to major business centers and major cities. Below are the regionally […]

As you already know, the 457 still exists and will do so until March 2018. The 457 program, however, is slowly morphing with various changes being implemented until the new TSS visa comes into effect next year. The first set of changes were the occupation lists that affect all new applications from the 19th of […]

Many people and businesses believe that the 457 is now abolished, since the Prime Minister (Malcolm Turnbull) made a surprise announcement of the 457 abolishment. This is the number one visa myth today. Contrary to popular belief, the 457 still exists. It is still the primary visa mechanism to allow Australian businesses to sponsor and […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Below are some of the new restrictions introduced by the Department of Immigration in line with the Prime Minister’s announcement on the 18th of April. The following restrictions are effective from the 19th of April onwards for all new and pending 457 nominations and visa applications.   Accountant (ANZSCO 221111) Accountants cannot be nominated under […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The new Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) can be mainly used to nominate occupations for the following visa subclasses: Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) (if nominated by a relative; the STSOL applies if you are being nominated by a State or Territory Government) Temporary Graduate visa (subclass […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Occupations relating to regionally located employers (and place of work) only:   The following post codes in the table below have been defined as ‘Regional Australia’ for the purposes of the new 457 regional occupation specific restrictions (which basically excludes Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne Metropolitan, the Greater Brisbane area, and most of the Gold Coast) […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The new Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) can be used to nominate occupations for the following visa subclasses: Employer Nominated Scheme (subclass 186) – Direct Entry Stream Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - if nominated by a State or Territory Government Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) Training […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Occupations removed on Wednesday the 19th of April 2017: Occupation ANZSCO Code Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker 411511 Actor 211111 Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers NEC 211199 Aeroplane Pilot 231111 Air Traffic Controller 231112 Air Transport Professionals NEC 231199 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 323111 Amusement Centre Manager 149111 Antique Dealer 142112 Apparel Cutter […]