More than 18 months after Australia closed its borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our world is finally opening up again with Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently announcing a fast-tracked plan to “take our lives back” and reopen the international borders. However, the borders will only open for Australian citizens, permanent residents and their parents, […]
READ MOREWhy a Labour Agreement may be the answer to your staffing needs
The Labour Agreement is a fascinating topic in the world of immigration. As Australian businesses continue to experience fierce competition for global talent, they are exploring more bespoke, out-of-the-box solutions. Labour Agreements have grown in popularity to hire occupations not clearly defined in the ANZSCO occupation dictionary or listed on the Skilled Migration Occupation Lists, […]
READ MOREEmployers can access to global talent despite the critical skills shortage in Australia
Recent reports and our own TMA findings have shown a major skills shortage in Australia that could have detrimental effects on the country’s economic recovery. More than half-a-million skilled migrants have left Australia due to the COVID pandemic, and a lack of skilled migrants and low unemployment means there are major skills shortages in many […]
READ MOREFuture of work: The impact on immigration if companies move to remote work
As global teams become more remote and dispersed, the question on everyone’s lips is: What is the future of immigration? COVID-19 has disrupted workforces the world over, as companies moved quickly to have their teams work remotely as the pandemic spread and lockdowns began. While many companies still have employees working from home, other organisations […]
READ MOREOur TMA values: We pride ourselves on trust, integrity and “being WOW”
At TMA, people are at the heart of everything we do – and as a values-based company we pride ourselves on trust and integrity; from every customer we choose to work with, to every person we hire, to every decision we make as a business. As a purpose-driven company, we are here to achieve a […]
READ MORETMA launches in India with In-Country Director appointed to help companies bring talent to Australia & New Zealand
The Migration Agency has expanded to India and Yudhi Mapara has been appointed The Migration Agency’s new company director and will spearhead the opening of the firm’s new office, headquartered in Bangalore. Recognising the need for an in-country presence for The Migration Agency, Managing Director Sarah Thapa said the proposed trade agreement between Australia and […]
READ MOREUPDATE: New Zealand pauses new Accredited Employer Work Visa until 2022
New Zealand’s overhaul of its employer accredited work visa program has been postponed until 2022. The Minister of Immigration recently announced the abandonment of the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework and associated mandatory accreditation standards that were due to come into effect on 1 November 2021. While this may come as a relief […]
READ MORETravel exemptions and visas for businesses: What’s happening now?
The most recent covid outbreak in Australia and the reduction in international travel caps has seen an increase in the level of scrutiny placed on travel exemptions and visas for business travellers by the Australian Border Force. Travel exemptions that were once readily approved are not being approved as easily and the evidentiary burden is […]
READ MORETravel exemptions for spouses and families: What you need to know now
Travel exemptions for spouses and immediate family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents have been hard to get compared to some of the other travel exemption categories, and even more so in recent months as the Government cracks down on border restrictions. While The Migration Agency (TMA) has been successful in securing travel exemptions […]
READ MOREWhy TMA is a “different” place to work, according to immigration professional Marianne Bateman
At TMA, we design and deliver strategic and innovative immigration solutions for businesses and everyday people – but that wouldn’t be possible without our talented team of professionals. In this blog, we are shining the spotlight on our Senior Immigration Business Partner, Marianne Bateman. A valued member of the TMA team, Marianne heads our legal […]
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