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; […]
What is an Australian Resident Return Visa?
Why is it important to check the validity of your travel facility before flying outside Australia? That is because Australian Permanent Residents (PR) do not have an automatic right to return to Australia from overseas. PR visa holders are usually permitted a 5-year travel facility. A travel facility allows you to leave and re-enter Australia […]
Working visa holders in Australia are required to lodge a tax return
Tax time is here! The Australian Taxation Office has information in languages other than English to help people from non-English speaking backgrounds understand tax and superannuation (super) in Australia. A reminder that working visa holders also needs to lodge a tax return. Some people may even get some money paid back to them if they […]
Keep your emails secure #ActNowStaySecure
The Department of Home Affairs is reminding applicants to make sure they have strong email security in place. You must protect your data and avoid compromising your email accounts. Cybercriminals can use any information they can get to impersonate you or someone you know. They can get you involved in fraud, especially by using your […]
2022 VAC refunds for international students and backpackers now available
Early this year, the Australian Government announced a VAC Refunds Scheme in the hopes to attract around 150,000 students and 23,500 backpackers who are still outside Australia, to help fill critical worker shortages. Fully vaccinated Student (Subclass 500) or Working Holiday Maker (Subclass 417 or 462) visa holders who travelled to Australia within the specified […]
Government increases all Australian Visa application charges by 3%
Following Australia’s Migration Amendment Regulations 2022, the Government has also increased all Visa Application Charges (VACs) from their 2021‑22 baseline amounts by the 2022-23 forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 3.00 per cent. Visa applications lodged on or after July 1st 2022 are subject to higher charges. VAC is the amount of money in Australian […]
Government releases new 485 Visa Replacement Stream requirements
Another exciting news for Temporary Graduate (SC 485) visa holders! To clarify the new SC 485 Replacement stream requirements, the Department has introduced Migration Amendment (Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) Visa Replacement Stream and Other Measures) Regulations 2022 – F2022L00845. Applicants for the new SC 485 Replacement stream can now apply from inside or outside Australia […]