TL; DR The Subclass 186 visa has two main employer-sponsored streams: Direct Entry (DE) and Temporary Residence Transition (TRT), each with distinct eligibility criteria. The TRT stream requires the nominee
Agriculture plays a major role in Australia’s economy. As a global producer and exporter, Australia’s agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector is diverse – producing a wide range of crop and
The Department of Home Affairs is set to introduce an Australian Business Sponsor Register as part of the Migration Amendment (Combatting Migrant Exploitation) Bill 2025. This will be a public
Australia has long relied on skilled migration to fill labor shortages in sectors critical to the economy. Over the years, visa programs have evolved to reflect changing workforce needs. Replacing
Jim Chalmers has delivered his fifth federal budget. Focused on resilience and reform, this budget aims to get Australia through the global oil shock and ease cost pressures on Australians
A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a regional, state or territory authority. It provides access to more occupations than the standard
As the conflict in the Middle East develops, questions have been raised regarding the impact on immigration. Visa holders and Australian employers may be affected by the Iran-Israeli conflict, particularly
International students were blindsided earlier in March when the cost of graduate visas doubled overnight without warning. The application fee for the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) increased from AUD$2,300
The Australian Government has changed the validity requirements for the Subclass 407 Training Visa. Before lodging a Subclass 407 visa application, new applicants need to wait for the following: Their
