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At Australian Immigration Associates we specialise in Australian migration law. We have helped people from all corners of the globe with immigration advice and lodgement of visa applications.

We research and prepare Australian visa applications and provide legal advice for companies and individuals.

Our understanding of Australian migration law and Australian immigration policy allows us to be leaders in this forever changing and complex legal industry.

Do you meet the requirements to make a valid visa application to enter or remain in Australia?

We do not wish to see you make a visa application that is not valid or have your application refused.

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13/11/2024

November 13, 2024 Invitation round today Victoria’s Skilled and Business Migration Program will be conducting an invitation round today.
11/11/2024

Key Changes to the 482 Visa: One-Year Work Experience Requirement The work experience requirement for applicants will be reduced from two years to one year of full-time work in your occupation or a related field. This is a significant change that makes it easier for applicants to meet the eligibility criteria. For those with shorter professional histories, this presents a valuable opportunity to apply now under the existing criteria. Casual and Part-Time Work Now Counts The government has broadened the definition of acceptable work experience. Casual and part-time employment will now be counted towards the work experience requirement. This gives applicants with more flexible employment arrangements greater flexibility to qualify for the 482 visa. Longer Gaps Between Employment The new visa will provide applicants with extended time (up to 365 days) to secure a new sponsor, apply for another visa, or arrange their departure from Australia if they face employment gaps. This is a significant shift from previous policies, which required applicants to find a new sponsor more quickly. No Time Limit on Work Experience Previously, applicants needed to demonstrate that their work experience had occurred within the last five years. Under the new regulations, older work experience can now be included in your application, meaning applicants can submit a more comprehensive work history, even if it was gained many years ago.
06/11/2024

ANZSCO to OSCA Australia is poised to revolutionise its occupational classification system by replacing the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) with the new Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). This significant transition, effective from Friday, 6 December 2024.
29/10/2024

Migration (Daily Maintenance Amount for Persons in Detention) Determination (LIN 24/017) 2024 Effective 1 July 2024, the Australian Government has enacted the Migration (Daily Maintenance Amount for Persons in Detention) Determination (LIN 24/017) 2024. This regulation specifies a revised daily cost for the maintenance and care of individuals in immigration detention, now set at $538.79. This determination replaces previous instruments and ensures uniformity across all immigration detention centres, including the newly designated centres in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne. The updated amount, which will remain effective until 30 June 2026, reflects the current minimum cost to the Commonwealth.
29/10/2024

Migration Amendment (Work Related Visa Conditions) Regulations 2024 Effective Date: 1 July 2024 Purpose: The Migration Amendment (Work Related Visa Conditions) Regulations 2024 introduce significant changes to the Migration Regulations 1994 to enhance the labour market mobility of temporary migrants holding certain employer-sponsored visas. These amendments aim to reduce dependency on a single employer, address power imbalances, and provide greater flexibility for visa holders to change employers without risking their lawful status in Australia. Key Changes: Extension of Work Cessation Period: Temporary migrants under Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)), Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage), and Subclass 494 (Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visas can now cease working for their sponsoring employer for up to 180 consecutive days, increased from the previous 60 or 90 days. The total period during which a visa holder can cease to work in accordance with their visa conditions must not exceed 365 days during the validity of their visa. Increased Flexibility: During the 180-day period, visa holders may work for employers other than their sponsoring employer and in occupations other than those specified in their nomination. This flexibility allows visa holders to seek new employment opportunities, report exploitation, and leave exploitative work environments without the immediate threat of losing their visa status. Implementation and Transition: The amendments apply to visas granted on or after 1 July 2024 and to existing visas for the remaining validity period after this date. Any period of ceased employment before 1 July 2024 does not count towards the new 180 consecutive day or 365 total day limits.

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