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COVID concession period has ended

On Thursday the Australian government announced that 25 November 2023 marks the end date of the ‘COVID-19 concession period’ introduced by the former government on 19 September 2020, which allowed concessions in relation to visas as a response to the...

Permanent residency pathway changes now in effect

Over the weekend changes to the subclass 186 visa were implemented, providing a new pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers holding 482 visas.

Visa grant – Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)

We are celebrating a subclass 190 visa grant for a Victorian based client in the occupation of Systems Analyst. Congratulations to Nubil Ahamadon for your terrific work on this matter!

Changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) transition to Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) Temporary Resident Transition Stream eligibility

From 25 November, all Temporary Skills Shortage (subclass 482) visa holders will have the opportunity to access Permanent Residency under the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa.

Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) now open to metropolitan Melbourne applicants

Applicants who live in Metropolitan Melbourne are now eligible to apply for a Skilled Regional visa (subclass 491), which was previously unavailable to Metro Melbourne applicants.

COVID visa critical sectors expanded

From Friday 14 May the criteria for the ‘COVID visa’ (subclass 408) has been expanded so that tourism and hospitality are now considered ‘critical sectors’.

Firm News

Tony Tran recognised as a finalist in the 30 Under 30 Awards

Tony Tran is named as a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards 2024 for Migration Law.

Simon Leske recognised as an accredited specialist in immigration law

Congratuations to Simon Leske for being recognised by the Law Institute of Victoria as an accredited specialist in immigration law.