The demand for registered nurses has skyrocketed due to new care time mandates. In regional areas, a limited local supply of qualified individuals means the only way for aged care providers to fill staffing gaps is with agency staff. However, this comes at three times the standard hourly pay rate, and this is pushing budgets […]
READ MOREHow Medtech and Tech Organisations Leverage International Talent
Global medical technology companies positively impact millions of patients around the world through cutting-edge medical technology. At The Migration Agency (TMA), we help these companies expand to new geographic markets by designing and delivering corporate immigration for individuals with highly specific qualifications. The challenge: Shortage of talent in Australia, limited visa pathways for critical roles […]
READ MOREVisa cancellation: What to do if your visa is cancelled
Visa cancellation: The government is cracking down on visa holders who breach the conditions of their visa – whether intentionally or unintentionally. As a visa holder, it’s vital that you understand the conditions associated with your visa so you don’t risk your visa being cancelled. In this blog, we outline the reasons why your visa […]
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 & Case Studies: What Travellers Should Know
Australia has been restricted to international travellers for more than a year. However, many people don’t realise that inbound travel for skilled workers and families separated due to Covid-19 is still possible with a travel exemption. Here we’ll discuss what businesses and individuals need to know about travel exemptions along with case studies of those […]
READ MOREHow TMA got a Global Talent Visa approved in two days: Case Study
Obtaining a global talent visa is no small feat. Right now, competition is stronger than ever, with many excellent candidates waiting months to receive invitations and some left waiting indefinitely. Despite these challenges, The Migration Agency continues to quickly and effectively help individuals acquire visa invitations. The innovative medical technology and life sciences business that […]
READ MORETop 5 Tips to Maintain PR After Approval
Achieving permanent residence (PR) in Australia can be a long journey, for many it involves numerous years of studying in Australia, working for an Australian employer for a qualifying period, being in a committed relationship and deciding to live with your partner in Australia, or undergoing a competitive process to receive an invitation based on […]
READ MOREHow to sponsor top talent under a company-specific labour agreement
With the current economic challenges, immigration restrictions, and skills shortage in the labour market, companies need to ensure that they have a strategic immigration program that meets the future workforce needs of the business. Now is a good time to review your organisation’s immigration program and identify opportunities to optimise it. Your immigration program should […]
READ MOREHow TMA helps clients fast-track permanent residency with Global Talent Visas
Many non-employer sponsored permanent visa types have been put on hold by Australian Immigration during COVID-19. However, applications lodged under the Global Talent Program are still being processed as a top priority. In fact, The Australian Government has just created 15,000 places for global talent visa applicants this immigration year – up from 5,000 last […]
READ MOREHow we obtained a PIC4020 waiver for a star sales person
The Migration Agency worked with a client whose key employee applied for a permanent visa through her partner. In the previous application, the partner had provided false and misleading information to the Department of Home Affairs and therefore was refused the visa as his dependent family member. The employee was also refused under the “one […]
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