Bridging visas are some of the most complex visas out there.  It is not because they are difficult to apply for, but because of how they operate. Understanding how each one relates to another will depend on your situation. In most situations you can get a bridging visa if you are applying for a validRead more

Question: How do I know if my business is eligible to sponsor? This is one of the most common questions that employers ask when they enquire about sponsorship, and there seems to be a perception that turnover, profit and the size of the business (number of employees) is important. While these are important measures in determining businessRead more

Yes. Start up businesses can apply to become an approved 457 Sponsor and employ skilled workers on a 457 visa. In fact, new businesses that have been operating for less than 12 months do not need to have an established training record, unlike established businesses. They have a leeway of making a commitment to training,Read more

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has just updated their website with the occupation ceilings for the 2015 – 2016 programme year. You can find the occupation ceilings information here: SkillSelect and click on “Occupation ceilings” tab. The list already includes Cabinetmakers and Panelbeaters which were recently added on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL). TheRead more

To view the Skilled Occupation List, click here. The following article is sourced from minister.border.gov.au​: Joint media release – Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection and Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, Assistant Minister for Education and Training Panelbeaters and cabinet makers will be added to the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) forRead more