The new visa will allow foreigners to work on Australian farms, but details on who and how many have not been confirmed.

The expanded eligibility criteria opens Victoria's subclass 491 visa program to skilled migrants living anywhere in Victoria.

Employers who lodge a nomination transfer for a 457/482 visa holder will only be liable to pay one year of the SAF levy.

This visa program is called the Workforce Skills Pathway, which aims to address skills gaps in the local workforce.

Changes focus on expanding the list of eligible occupations, lowering income thresholds &streamlining pathways to permanent residency.

Special welfare payments and visa extensions may be offered to non-residents who lose their job and are stranded here.

Proposed legislation to cap the number of students that can be enrolled by universities registered to teach overseas students.

The Australian government’s confirmation of the 2026-27 permanent Migration Program brings critical strategic clarity to corporate sponsors navigating the immigration landscape.

Businesses must ensure that employees have the legal right to work & maintain accurate records related to immigration status.

The employer nomination scheme, subclass 186, is a permanent residence pathway that supports retention for skilled hospitality staff. Which stream fits hospitality?

NZ will allow Australian travellers to enter their country without mandatory hotel quarantine from 19 April 2021.

State border closures could result in international arrivals in other states and duplication of quarantine periods.

Changes to GTI program prevent Masters & Honours students from receiving an invitation, based solely on academic qualifications.

In the agriculture sector, seasonal work demands mean that businesses engage temporary staff on a short term basis.

The IT sector is vibrant and dynamic, but Australia is a small market, so access to global skills and knowledge is vital.

The federal government has postponed the easing of border restrictions in response to the new Omicron COVID-19 variant.

Ballot aims to provide an equitable streamlined and transparent way to randomly select applicants from partner countries

This update contrasts and critiques the key immigration policies of both Labor and the Coalition in the 2019 election.

Departmental policy will not consider casual work experience, but the law does not prevent casual employment.

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) went directly to the Department of Home Affairs for clarification on what’s changed, and published the Department’s response to its members. Here’s what sponsors need to know.