Minimum Salary Increase from 1 July 2026 From 1 July 2026, the minimum salary for sponsored work visas (subclasses 482 and 186) will be, $79,499 for “Core Skills” cases (job list) $146,717 for “Specialist Skills” case (jobs list exempt)…
I am regularly asked “How can I get a bridging B visa for myself?” A bridging A visa does not come with international travel rights (if you leave, you don’t have permission to return).…
Things my cat didn't know about Immigration, Part 1. Everything my clients tell me is 100% confidential. If I need to talk about something I tell my cat. Cookie is a chill guy, and a great listener. He suggested I…
This is a copy of the Incoming passenger card currently being used on entry to Australia. The advent of electronic alternatives may mean this is the last edition published in hard-copy.
From today (1 July 2025) Minimum salaries for workers nominated under various scheme have increased. The salary bump only applies to new Nominations lodged on/after today. It does not mean Immigration requires employers to increase existing salaries. Details here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1308…
Bribes for Sponsors It is illegal to receive a benefit as a ‘bribe’ to sponsor someone for a visa. Details are here: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Busi/Empl/Empl/employing-legal-workers Sponsors and visa applicants are required to certify they have not been involved in that. Details are…
Caution! This page is general information only. It is a conversation-starter, not legal advice. It does not take your circumstances into account. Laws can and do change. If you are employing a student visa holder, or if you hold…
Every Australian employer has a legal obligation to only employ legal workers. Employing Legal Workers Every Australian employer has a legal obligation to only employ legal workers. You may employ Australian citizens. Special laws apply to non-citizens.…
Immigration have announced that the minimum salary for most sponsored work visas will be increased on 1 July 2025. The new minimum for the most commonly used visa (the 482 visa in the Core…