On the 24th of August 2023, the Department of Home Affairs published the visa category and state allocations for the Permanent Migration Program for this financial year (2023-2024). Although the total allocation for this financial year at 190,000 is just 5,000 places lower than the previous year, on-hand and undecided Permanent Resident (PR) visa applications …
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On the 31st of August 2023, the Department of Home Affairs announced that the 408 Covid Stream visa will be completely closed by February 2024. Its closure comes in two stages. The first stage of its cessation process was abrupt, which gave eligible applicants only two days (31st of August on the day of the …
Some people get the opportunity to switch careers. Some are planned and some are unexpected. Here’s a summary of my interview with Charmaine Marto, originally from Legazpi city in the Bicol region who started in the hospitality industry and later became a Registered Nurse in Australia. This article intends to inspire those who are from …
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Most people are treading their way through working from home for the first time. Under this condition, there is no shame in admitting struggle and difficulty. It is tough to make a decision to quit the physical workplace for good. It is even fearful. When asked, how to face this unconventional setup, highlight your flexibility. …
In the past few months, there have been updates on Australian visas which mostly bear great news to existing visa holders, or to those who are about to apply for their visa. This article intends to provide an overview of each of the six recent visa changes. 1. Temporary Activity Visa (subclass 408) Covid stream …
To many English language users, grammar can make or unmake good communication. Good grammar use has become an absolute measure of one’s English language proficiency. No questions asked. It has become a fixation that borders on the pathological. What gives? Good grammar is an unwritten rule in the workplace. It is thought that office workers consider …
Besides changing the way we traditionally communicate (that is, by word of mouth and body language), social media platforms have also bred new and often times virulent forms of sign systems. These online platforms and apps have altered the way we talk and write and engage with each other. Whether that’s for ill or good, …
Migrating to Australia entails many steps and it can take a long time to get a Permanent Residency visa granted. The first step of the application process is to apply for skills assessment. Pastry Cooks who are Philippine passport holders go through the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) with Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). This can …
The Department of Home Affairs started sending out invitations for the Skilled Independent subclass 189 visa Expression of Interests (EOI) in August 2022. Of the 32,100 places allotted for this visa for this financial year, 23,617 (12,200 in August 2022 and 11,417 in October 2022) applicants from various roles who are onshore and offshore have …
The after-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are still evident with many Australian businesses shutting down due to staff shortage. Many Australian companies reach out to us to understand their options in sponsoring foreign workers. This article intends to provide information about work visa options for potential sponsoring companies by answering some frequently asked questions on …