Australia's Bold New Migration Strategy (Dec 2023): A Comprehensive Overview Today, Australia's Minister for Home Affairs, The Hon Clare O’Neil MP unveiled the much-anticipated Migration Strategy. It's a substantial document, a full 100 pages, packed with insights and significant changes to the visa system in Australia. But, don't worry, we've got a brief overview to […] The post Australia’s Bold New Migration Strategy (Dec 2023): A Comprehensive Overview appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more

If you're considering immigrating to Australia, obtaining permanent residency (PR) is a major milestone. However, the cost of obtaining Australian PR can be significant. In this post, we'll explore the various fees and expenses associated with the Australian PR process. Visa Application Fees The visa application fee is the primary expense associated with obtaining Australian […] The post How much does an Australian PR cost? appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more

Key Takeaways Introduction Hey there! We wanted to share some of the latest announcements about Australia's permanent Migration Program for 2023-24. As you might've heard, there has been some major changes to the Migration Program Planning Levels for this year as compared to last. The 2023-24 migration program has been set at 190,000 places. This […] The post September 2023 Australian Migration Update – New Visa Planning Levels Announced appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more

Introduction Australia is one of the most popular destinations for immigrants across the globe. The country has a well-structured immigration system that aims to attract skilled workers, investors, and students from different parts of the world. The Australian government sets the annual Migration Program Planning Levels that determine the number of visas that will be […] The post Understanding the Migration Program Planning Levels appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more

It's that time of the year when applying for Australian visas gets more expensive. Every year on 1st of July, a number of changes are announced to the planning levels of various visas. Additionally, visa application charges (VACs) charged by the Department are revised up in line with the CPI forecast. This year, as per […] The post July 2021 Updates to FWHIT & Visa Costs For GTI Visa appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more

The Global Talent Independent Program is a fairly new visa program that was announced last year by the Australian Government. We have written a step-by-step guide for the GTI visa to help you learn more about the various eligibility requirements. One of the key requirements for the GTI visa is having a nominator who is […] The post What should you look for in a nominator for GTI Visa? appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered the Federal Budget 2022-23 on Wednesday 29 March 2022. The main changes announced in this year's budget have been about the migration planning levels for various visa subclasses. Keep reading for a summary of the major changes announced yesterday. FEDERAL BUDGET 2022-23 Net Overseas Migration International border restrictions have been lifted since February […] The post Federal Budget 2022-23: Latest Updates to Australian Migration Planning Levels appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more

We hope you and your family are enjoying a well-deserved break this holiday season, filled with fun, festivities and lots of delicious food! With everything that has happened in the past year, we all have a lot to be thankful for, especially the time we get to spend with our loved ones and those near […] The post ?Happy holidays from Wisekangaroo! appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more

Finding a nominator for the Global Talent Independent (GTI) Visa is often the biggest challenge for many applicants. If you are an Engineer then you can add a new nominating peak body to your list. Last week, Engineers Australia announced that the Department has accepted it as a nominating organisation for the GTI Program. EA […] The post Engineers Australia is now a nominating organisation for Global Talent Independent Visa appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered the Federal Budget on Tuesday 11 May 2021. I've been pouring over the Budget Documents to identify the changes to the Australian Visa rules. This year's budget has been surprisingly light on Immigration rule changes. Perhaps it's because the Australian Government expects 2021 to be a repeat of 2020 so not many significant […] The post Budget 2021-22: Latest Updates to Australian Visa Rules appeared first on Wisekangaroo ..read more