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New Designated Area Migration Agreement for Western Australia

A new state-wide Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for Western Australia came into effect on 1st July 2024. The WA …read more

02/07/2024

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Student Visa Application Fee Increases

As of 1 July 2024, the fee for international student visas will increase from $710 to $1,600. Visit our VAC …read more

01/07/2024

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Ending ‘Visa Hopping’ in the Migration System

Australia’s migration system is facing significant changes as the government introduces stricter visa regulations aimed at curbing exploitation and improving …read more

13/06/2024

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Increase in the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) to $73,150

​​​​​Raising the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold From 1 July 2024, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) will increase …read more

29/05/2024

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Migration Program 2024-25 Planning Levels Announced

On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government announced that the planning levels for the 2024–25 permanent Migration Program (Migration Program) …read more

16/05/2024

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Migration Queensland Closes State Nominated Skilled Program for FY23-24

Migration Queensland has officially concluded its state nominated skilled program for the financial year 2023-2024, as announced on Friday, 10th …read more

10/05/2024

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Increase to the Financial Capacity Requirement for Student Visa

The Australian Government is increasing the financial capacity requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas. The increase was announced today …read more

08/05/2024

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Changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa program

Overview The Australian Government announced changes to the Temporary Graduate visa programs in its recent Migration Strategy. These changes should …read more

26/04/2024

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New English Language Requirements

The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas. This change was announced …read more

05/04/2024

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Genuine Student (GS) Requirement Being Implemented on 23 March 2024

Genuine Student Requirement As announced in the Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023, the Australian Government is replacing the …read more

15/03/2024

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Navigating New Horizons for International Students in Australia with TIA Lawyers

Navigating New Horizons for International Students in Australia with TIA Lawyers  For international students in Australia, March 15th, 2024 is …read more

07/02/2024

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Closure of the WA State Nominated Migration Program applications for 2023-24

The number of WA applications received under the State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) has now exceeded the available allocations for …read more

05/02/2024


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