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Skills in Demand (SID) Visa The SID visa is a temporary skilled work visa tailored to address Australia’s critical workforce shortages. It enables skilled professionals to work in Australia for up to four years and provides a clearer pathway to permanent residency through the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186). The visa aligns closely with Australia’s labour market needs as analysed by Jobs and…

A Guide to Australia’s Pathway for Rare Talent The Subclass 858 visa allows individuals with an internationally recognised record of achievement in their field of expertise, or those who have provided specialised assistance to the Australian Government in matters of security, to migrate permanently to Australia. You must be nominated by an eligible individual or…

Australia Farm Work Visa Updates | Industry labour shortages Australia is renowned for its vast agricultural industry, and working on a farm can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Whether you’re interested in fruit farming, crop or horticultural farming, livestock farming or even winemaking, Australia offers a wide range of farm work opportunities. So, if you’re…

Designated area migration agreements (DAMA)  DAMA is a five-year labour agreement between the Federal Government and certain Regional Governments. DAMA has been negotiated to provide Australian employers a specific tool to sponsor skilled overseas workers in specified industries in a region that is currently experiencing critical skill and labour shortages.  The concessions available under DAMA…

Diesel Motor Mechanic (Mobile Plant) (ANZSCO: 321212)   Mobile Plant Mechanics maintain, test and repair diesel engines and the mechanical parts of mobile plant equipment such as dozers, loaders, excavators, graders, drill rigs, cranes, haul trucks and compactors.   Diesel Motor Mechanic (Heavy Commercial Vehicle) (ANZSCO: 321212)  Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanics maintain, test and repair diesel engines…

Skilled Migration Australia The Skilled Migration Program in Australia offers a pathway for skilled workers to gain permanent residency and contribute to the country’s economy. With the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program and the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), individuals can apply for visas based on their skills, work experience, and language ability. Purpose and benefits…

Visa options for working in Australia If you want to spend time working in Australia you will need a visa with work rights, the type of visa you may get will stipulate on how long you can stay (see visas below as example):

Visa review | Appealing Australian visa decisions How do I apply for a visa review? If you are in Australia and your visa has been refused you typically have 21 days to apply for a review of the department’s decision with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. And if this is also unsuccessful you can consider appealing…

For a student visa, an applicant must be enrolled in a course of study that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas for Overseas Students (CRICOS). If you are applying from outside Australia, you must include a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each intended course of study with your visa application.…