Do you need a Skills Assessment for your visa subclass?
If you are planning to apply for a visa that requires a skills assessment, preparing for this requirement and the documents needed will help shorten your visa application timeframe. You might need a skills assessment if you apply for the following visas and streams: Candidates inside Australia can check their registered assessor via Trades Recognition Australia. Assessors will […]
What is Skills Assessment for Australian Migration?
Skills assessment is a document evaluating your qualification/s and employment experience. It checks if your skills meet the standards that skills assessing authority set to work in your nominated or relevant occupation. Unlike other certificates, a skills assessment is a separate requirement that an applicant for a work visa needs to apply for and an independent organisation in […]
Health insurance requirement for TSS 482 visa holders
If you are in Australia on a work visa such as the 482 visa, you are required to have a health insurance policy that meets the Department’s requirements for ‘adequate’ coverage – unless you are exempted or you currently have (or have at least applied for) Medicare. All Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) visa holders are subject […]
Is health insurance required for your Australian visa?
Evidence of adequate arrangements for health insurance while in Australia is usually required. The public health system, Medicare, covers most Australian residents for health care. Eligibility under Medicare is governed by the Health Insurance Act 1973, is generally restricted to people who are permanently residing in Australia, and are either: Since most visitors to Australia do not have […]
Things to know about aviation security screening and your rights at the airport
Did you know that Government staff can check your mobile phone and laptop to confirm that there is no unlawful or inappropriate material stored there? Visitors to Australia have been denied entry due to photos or videos that were stored on their personal devices suggesting that the individual may be a risk to Australia. Aviation […]
Support available for domestic violence victims regardless of visa status
Domestic and family violence is unacceptable and is a crime in Australia. Any behaviour that threatens you, your family, pets or property can be considered domestic and family violence including: physical violence sexual assault verbal or emotional abuse controlling behaviour stalking technology-facilitated abuse financial abuse abuse of the elderly forced isolation or economic deprivation, including […]
VETASSESS releases update on Technical Interviews
VETASSESS has announced that all technical interviews for trade occupations are now being conducted at approved VETASSESS venues since July 25th 2022. This does not affect the arrangements for interviews that have already been booked. VETASSESS has venues in Australia as well as in China, Fiji, India, Iran, Philippines, South Africa, Nepal, Vietnam, United Arab […]
What is the NAATI Credentialed Community Language (CCL) test?
The Credentialed Community Language (CCL) test assesses your language abilities at a community level through the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters or NAATI, the only certifying authority for translators and interpreters in Australia. This test is generally taken by applicants who need to get immigration community language points for points-based visa applications. These […]
Be taught English for free with the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
Improving your English skills will help you experience Australian life more fully! The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is now more accessible for eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants in Australia with no or low levels of English. If that sounds like you, the changes mean: you can now access unlimited hours of English classes until […]
Migration program changes expected following the jobs summit this September
The federal government will host a job and skills summit at the Parliament House in Canberra on September 1 and 2 before it releases its budget. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made this announcement on 11 Jul 2022, focusing on COVID vaccination; economy; COVID pandemic; Jobs and Skills Summit; Australia’s relationship with China; Pacific Islands Forum; […]