Registered Migration Agent in Sydney, Australia

Australian Visa Guide and Why You Need a Registered Migration Agent

October 29, 2020 by Charbel Nehme

Migration Agents use their knowledge of immigration law to offer advice or assistance to a person wishing to obtain a visa to enter or remain in Australia. They can also give assistance to people or businesses who are nominating or sponsoring visa applicants and their family members. Migration agents help reunite families and facilitate the migration of those people with the qualities and skills we need to shape our community, grow Australian business and support Australian jobs. Migration agents provide an essential service in assisting migrants navigate Australia\\\'s visa system. Anyone who practices as a Migration Agent must be registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority. People who practice as unregistered Migration Agents are investigated and prosecuted by the authorities.

Permanent Residence Pathway for Hong Kong Passport Holders

November 7, 2021 by Charbel Nehme

The Australian government announced that the new and extended visa options made available to Hong Kong SAR skilled workers and students last July 2020 will be extended to British National Overseas (BNO) passports holders starting March 5, 2022.

Removal of Section 48 Bar for Qualifying Applicants

November 4, 2021 by Charbel Nehme

Foreign nationals who have been refused a visa or had a visa cancelled, and are prevented by section 48 of the Migration Act from applying for any visa other than a prescribed visa while remaining in Australia. The operation of this bar is intended to prevent non-citizens from lodging repeat applications to delay their departure …

Agricultural Worker Visa

October 4, 2021 by Charbel Nehme

The Australian Agricultural Worker stream of the subclass 403 visa will provide opportunities for people to work in Australia\’s primary industries, including horticulture. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will manage the Australian Agricultural Worker Program (AAWP), and will negotiate bilateral agreements with foreign governments for the program. Only citizens of countries that are …

Latest Changes in Australian Immigration – July 2021

July 8, 2021 by Charbel Nehme

Here are the latest changes in Australian Immigration for July 2021 Migration Program Planning Levels for 2021 – 2022 The 2021-2022 Migration Program Planning Levels remain unchanged from the previous year at: Skilled – 79,600 Family – 77,300 Special Eligibility – 100 places Child – 3,000 places Administrative Appeals Tribunal Migration Division The cost of …

Family Violence and Immigration

July 4, 2021 by Charbel Nehme

A FAQ sheet on Family Violence has been distributed by the OMARA to all Registered Migration Agents explaining the role played by the Department of Home Affairs in supporting migrant victims of family and domestic violence.

The Australian Government has zero-tolerance for family and domestic violence against anyone in the Australian community, including permanent and temporary visa holders.

Data from the Australian Institute of Criminology suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has coincided with the onset or escalation of violence and abuse for many women.

22 Occupations added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

June 24, 2021 by Charbel Nehme

22 Occupations added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) to aid post-COVID economic recovery Australia\’s Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) identifies a total of 41 priority occupations to fill onshore skill gaps and aid in job creation by attracting critically-important workers to Australia. The PMSOL is based on expert advice from the …

Tourism and Hospitality Added to Critical Work Sectors

May 15, 2021 by Charbel Nehme

Tourism and hospitality has been added to the critical sectors for eligibility for the Subclass 408 COVID-19 Pandemic Event visa. Temporary visa holders employed in the tourism and hospitality sector can now access the Subclass 408 COVID-19 stream for a period of 12 months. Condition 8105 (I.E the 40 hour per fortnight work limitation) applied …

Australian Immigration News

May 1, 2021 by Charbel Nehme

Here is a summary of what has been happening in the complex world of Australian Immigration. Global Talent Independent student eligibility changes New student eligibility requirements for the Global Talent Independent program were introduced on 20 January 2021. The following changes are to attract the highest calibre of Global Talen to support the creation of …

Will Australia Stop Permanent Migration?

January 27, 2021 by Charbel Nehme

Will Australia Stop Permanent Migration? Australian visa processing has not been suspended because of COVID-19. Permanent migration will not stop. Migration Program Planning level will remain at 160,000 for the 2020-21 program year. The distribution of places will change with an increase from 47,732 to 77,300 for Family and Partner Visa\’s. Employer-Sponsored, Global Talent, Business …