Australia’s main employer sponsored work visa, the Skills in Demand (SID) (Subclass 482) visa has replaced the previous Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) from 7 December 2024. In our recent webinar, we explored the key changes, eligibility criteria, business impacts, and compliance obligations. Here’s what you need to know: What’s Changed? New Visa Streams – Short-term and Medium-term streams replaced by... The post Key Takeaways from our Skills in Demand Visa Webinar appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration Lawyers ..read more

The New Zealand Family Relationship (Subclass 461) (461) visa is a 5-year temporary visa issued to Members of the Family Unit (MoFU) of New Zealand citizens. It allows family members of New Zealand citizens to live, work, and study in Australia. Who is eligible for the 461 visa? Generally, visa applicants must: be a MoFU of a New Zealand citizen;... The post What is the New Zealand Family Relationship (Subclass 461) visa? appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration Lawyers ..read more

Australia’s Parent visas offer a pathway for parents to reunite with their children who are living permanently in Australia. However, due to the limited number of parent visas granted each year, strict eligibility criteria apply. One of the key requirements of permanent Parent visas is the “balance of family test”, which ensures that only parents with a significant number of... The post Australia’s Parent visas: What is the “Balance of Family” Test? appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration Lawyers ..read more

Skills in Demand (SID) Subclass 482 visa holders are subject to condition 8607, which amongst other things requires them to work only for their sponsoring employer or an “associated entity” of the sponsor. The only exemption to this is if the SID 482 visa has nominated one of several exempt occupations. Employers who have applied for a “standard business sponsorship” to... The post Which entity should a SID 482 visa holder work for? appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration Lawyers ..read more

There are many reasons why an employer may need to terminate the employment of a sponsored Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa holder. This article does not deal with the legalities from an employment law perspective, but rather the immigration consequences of doing so, and steps that need to be taken. In an immigration context, should such a termination... The post What do I need to do if a Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) visa holder ceases employment? appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration Lawyers ..read more

On 14 May 2024, the Australian Government released the Federal Budget for the 2024/25 year, which included a raft of Immigration-related measures. Notably, it announced that a new National Innovation Visa (NIV) would be released in late-2024, to replace the Global Talent (Subclass 858) visa and the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP). On 6 December 2024, relevant legislation formally introduced... The post The National Innovation Visa (Updated: 27 February 2025) appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration Lawyers ..read more

A shortage of skilled workers is an ongoing challenge in Australia and globally. Businesses in Australia are able to consider the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa to hire foreign workers as a solution to local labour market shortages. Whilst businesses are entitled to hire foreign workers on both temporary and permanent visas, the process can be time-consuming. ENS... The post ENS visa processing times and in demand occupations (updated on: 24 February 2025) appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration Lawyers ..read more

The Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa allows businesses to sponsor foreign workers on permanent visas. Nominated workers can already be living and working in Australia as temporary residents or living and working outside Australia. Very broadly speaking, a successful ENS application requires a nomination and a visa application. For further information about this program, please refer to our... The post A brief guide to the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa (updated on: 24 February 2025) appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration Lawyers ..read more

The Skills in Demand (SID) and Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa are both employer sponsored visa programs which allow employers to bring skilled workers into Australia for selected occupations. Both visas are very similar in the sense that they allow the visa holder to reside in Australia, work full-time and have their family accompany them. However, there are some clear... The post What is the difference between the Skills in Demand (Subclass 482) (SID) visa and the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) (ENS) visa? (Updated: 24 February 2025) appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration ..read more

Biometric data collection is an important part of the Australian visa application process for certain visa types and applicants from / in specific countries. This blog post provides an overview of what biometrics are, how they are collected, and why they are required for visa processing. What Are Biometrics? Biometrics are unique physical characteristics used to verify a person’s identity.... The post Step-by-Step Guide to Biometrics for Your Australian Visa appeared first on Hannan Tew Immigration Lawyers ..read more