HealthMatch, a clinical trial recruitment platform that connects patients with clinical trials, has made significant contributions to healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. They developed and released a robust COVID-19 clinical trial tracker that’s accessible to everyone at no cost, and have made their clinical-trial matching services free to all organisations engaged in researching the virus. […]
READ MOREHow to remain immigration compliant during COVID-19
The way the world works has changed drastically due to Coronavirus. The current climate has forced significant changes in many businesses which include downsizing, redundancies, standing down workers, and changing employees’ duties due to work from home arrangements. Companies are making rapid decisions, but need to remember the fundamentals of immigration compliance to avoid a […]
READ MOREHow a national urban design firm used the Global Talent program to create a new category of skilled worker
Innovative companies need specialised talent to convert their ideas and innovations into reality – but sometimes, people with niche or emerging skillsets are more well-developed in overseas countries and need to be brought to Australia to easily facilitate the transfer of new skills aren’t conveniently located down the street. This was the challenge for a […]
READ MOREUnderstanding the Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491) Visa – family stream
For individuals who hope to live permanently in Australia, there are multiple paths to permanent residency. However, many people are unaware of the family sponsored stream of the subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa. It’s attracted little attention since it was introduced in 2019, but in light of the recent downturn in invitations for other […]
READ MORERelocating global talent just got a whole lot easier as TMA and K2 combine forces
Thanks to a strategic partnership between The Migration Agency and K2 Corporate Mobility (a global mobility and relocation provider), Australian and New Zealand businesses and their global talent now have personalised and streamlined immigration and global mobility solutions at their fingertips. The partnership between these organisations aligns a strong ethos of bespoke, distraction-free services that […]
READ MORETravel exemptions for foreign nationals working in critical sectors or with critical skills
The Australian Border Force has broadened the travel exemptions available for foreign workers with critical skills or who are required to work in critical sectors in Australia. These changes were announced today, and are effective 28 July 2020. Until now, travel exemptions for non-citizens were largely limited to individuals assisting in the COVID-19 response. However, the announcement today means that business […]
READ MOREVisa and immigration success: It’s business as usual at TMA
The world has been a different place this year with international and state border closures, reduced movement and migration, and new considerations and limitations surrounding immigration. However, one thing that’s remained the same is the impact The Migration Agency (TMA) is having for businesses that are navigating immigration in the current climate. We are open […]
READ MOREAttracting top talent with the Global Talent Visa
The entrepreneurial desire to innovate and grow remains strong, despite the uncertain climate created by COVID-19 and challenges it has posed for business owners. Immigration and global talent are top-of-mind topics, and it is still possible for innovative companies and entrepreneurs to take advantage of Australia’s visa programs, despite current limitations. TMA founder, Sarah Thapa […]
READ MORECoronavirus: What’s next for Australian businesses and skilled workers
More than four months ago, lockdowns began in Australia and abroad due to Coronavirus – but now, with case counts levelling out in many places and people needing to return to work, restrictions are slowly lifting. And while international borders aren’t likely to open in Australia until 2021, there is still a lot businesses can […]
READ MOREVisa Pathways Offered to Hong Kong Nationals
In a joint statement with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Immigration Minister Alan Tudge on 9 July 2020, the Government has committed to providing visa pathways to Hong Kong nationals to extend their stay if already located in Australia, or to relocate their families and businesses to Australia. In summary, the key announcements included: Temporary […]
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