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 […]
READ MOREHow we helped sponsor a star UX designer
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 MOREHow we helped global steel manufacturer secure the key sales guy under changes to the 457 visa
The Migration Agency was engaged by global steel manufacturer, SSAB Swedish Steel, to sponsor a senior business manager to help establish a specialised product division in Australia. Following the changes to 457 visa* rules, the employee’s nominated occupation was no longer eligible for 457 visa sponsorship. The Australian business needed us to find a solution […]
READ MOREHow TMA helped Cover Genius manage 457 visa* changes successfully
Cover Genius wanted to hire a data scientist to leverage data insights and improve their products. They identified a candidate with a PHD in computer science and data engineering. With many “new economy” skills and occupations not on the skills list for 457 sponsorship, the challenge was to find a commercial solution within a traditional […]
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