The special category visa subclass 444 allows an eligible New Zealand citizen to live, work and study in Australia. A New Zealand citizen with a valid New Zealand passport generally does not need to apply for a visa before travelling. If they meet the entry requirements, the Special Category visa, or SCV, is granted when […]
The aged parent visa subclass 804 is a permanent visa for an eligible older parent who is already in Australia and has a settled child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Applicants must meet the age, sponsorship and Balance of Family Test requirements. They also need to plan for […]
The temporary graduate visa subclass 485 lets eligible international graduates stay in Australia temporarily after completing their studies. You may be able to apply if you recently finished an eligible Australian course, held a Student visa within the required period and meet the rules for the stream that matches your qualification. The visa allows you […]
The 143 visa, formally known as the Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 143), allows eligible parents to move permanently to Australia to join their children. It is available to eligible parents of settled Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens. Unlike temporary parent pathways, Subclass 143 provides permanent residence. Applicants need to consider […]
The 870 visa, formally known as the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 870), allows eligible parents to spend an extended period with their family in Australia. Parents can apply for a stay of up to three or five years at a time. Unlike permanent Parent visas, Subclass 870 does not form part of the capped […]
The MATES visa Australia pathway allows eligible Indian graduates and early-career professionals to live and work in Australia for up to two years. MATES stands for the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme. Although applicants commonly call it the “MATES visa,” it is not a separate visa subclass. Applicants use the MATES stream of the […]
The Subclass 400 visa, formally known as the Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa, is designed for people who need to travel to Australia for certain short-term work or activities. It is particularly relevant where an Australian business needs someone with specialised skills, knowledge or experience for temporary, non-ongoing work. It is not intended as […]
The 407 visa, formally known as the Training visa (Subclass 407), allows eligible people to come to Australia for workplace-based occupational training or certain professional development activities. Unlike a standard work visa, the 407 visa is designed around training and skills development rather than ordinary ongoing employment. It can be used to improve occupational skills, […]
If you have been researching regional work opportunities in Australia, you may have come across the term “DAMA visa.” Despite the common name, a DAMA is not a separate Australian visa subclass. DAMA stands for Designated Area Migration Agreement. It is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and a state, territory or regional authority […]
An ACWA skills assessment may be required for community and welfare professionals who want to use an eligible occupation for skilled migration to Australia. The Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) assesses whether an applicant’s qualifications and, where relevant, employment meet the requirements for their nominated occupation. For applicants such as community workers, the assessment is […]
AHPRA registration is an important requirement for many healthcare professionals who want to practise in Australia. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works with National Boards to regulate registered health professions under Australia’s National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. For overseas-qualified professionals, registration requirements depend on the profession, qualifications, training and individual circumstances. Nurses, doctors, […]
A CPA Australia skills assessment can be an important step for accountants and finance professionals considering skilled migration to Australia. CPA Australia is a designated assessing authority for several accounting, auditing and finance occupations. The assessment considers whether your qualifications meet the required educational standard and competency areas for your nominated occupation, as well as […]
