Registered migration agents provide immigration assistance to those living locally and abroad. While study is a large component of qualifying as a migration agent, in order for a migration agent to become registered and be able to provide advice to clients, they must undertake the Capstone assessment.
Australian borders have been closed since March 2020. This is a long time in terms of being unable to travel for business or pleasure or when the impacts of a halt in the migration program are considered.
Like businesses in any industry migration agencies come in all types and sizes. There are small business and owner/operators, small and medium sized enterprises (SME) and large corporate agencies.
Last week, Josh Frydenberg delivered his second pandemic budget. While the federal budget covers the priorities of the Australian Government for the next financial year, of particular interest is how immigration will be affected.
Global mobility is considered a Human Resource function. It refers to a business’ ability to seamlessly move its people around globally or domestically. A niche industry, global mobility addresses key aspects or pillars for deploying a workforce.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) conducts independent reviews of administrative decisions made under Commonwealth laws. The AAT reviews decisions made by Australian Government ministers, departments and agencies prior to them going to Court.
Since their introduction in 2020, travel exemptions have undergone relevant changes to reflect the changing landscape as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Visa Solutions Australia puts out a quarterly newsletter addressing the latest visa, immigration, and border news, among a host of other topics. This issue focuses on COVID-19 requirements, travel exemption, and employer options during the pandemic.
Staffing needs vary for individual businesses. Depending on the type and size of the business or the industry the business is in, there may be a need to employ overseas workers.
When it comes to hiring overseas workers businesses can opt to sponsor eligible overseas workers on a subclass 482 via a Standard Business Sponsorship but where businesses have a constant need for overseas workers, an Immigration Labour Agreement may be a more viable option.
