The Migration Agency was engaged by tech startup, Airteam to sponsor a talented UX designer and web developer in the business. Airteam was an early stage startup but its founders had strong credentials and they had a solid sales pipeline. TMA worked with the client to create a detailed business plan, sales forecast, profiled the […]
READ MOREOverview of key changes to Skilled Occupation Lists
The Department of Home Affairs has announced changes to the eligible occupations for permanent and temporary visas, with effect from 13 March 2019. Changes to the Short-term Skilled Occupation List, Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List, and the Regional Occupation List have been made following consultation with the Department of Jobs and Small Business based […]
READ MOREBogus employer reference letter results in PIC 4020 visa refusal
The recent Federal Court appeal case of Fati v Minister for Home Affairs examined issues relating to an employment reference letter prepared by an employee of a business in the context of an Australian visa application, and whether that letter was a bogus document or information that is false or misleading in breach of public interest […]
READ MORENew onus of proof on employers facing underpayment allegations
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has commenced the first legal action utilising new reverse onus of proof laws that require employers to disprove underpayment allegations in Court when they have failed to keep adequate time and wages records or issue pay slips. The FWO has instituted proceedings in the Federal Circuit Court against A & […]
READ MORETop 5 tips for lodging a successful partner visa
Diversity arising from people moving around the world and the relationships that form across borders means that The Migration Agency’s partner visa practice is on the rise. We work with many clients to bring them closer to the people they love. In our experience, a partner visa application can be a significant milestone in a relationship […]
READ MOREMigration Outlook for 2019 – Sunny with periods of rain
The time has arrived again for the Australian Government’s annual consultation with key stakeholders and the public, to submit their views on the 2019/20 Migration Program. The main areas being discussed are the geographic distribution of migrants in regional areas, the current composition (skilled, family and humanitarian) and rate of visa approvals, in order to […]
READ MORECould a Labour Agreement give your business a competitive advantage?
Sometimes a business needs an “out of the box” solution to secure a key talent into their business, outside of the standard visa sponsorship rules. In such instances, a Labour Agreement can provide a customised pathway for a business to sponsor someone into a position which would otherwise be unavailable to that person. What is […]
READ MOREEmployer Guide – Checking Work Rights of Employees
The Employer Sanctions Act requires that all employers verify that their employees have the right to work…
READ MOREFact Sheet – 190 Skilled Nominated Visas
The General Skilled Migration programme enables highly skilled workers to migrate permanently to Australia with sponsorship from a state or territory.
READ MOREFact Sheet – 482 TSS Visa
The TSS visa program enables employers to sponsor foreign workers to perform skilled roles in Australia…
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