The Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa is a neat little visa that allows Australian employers, and eligible overseas businesses, to sponsor skilled workers from overseas.  The skilled worker could be living and working overseas (when they are sponsored) or in Australia, for example, on a working holiday visa or other type of visa. The TSS visa is also called the subclass 482 visa. We prefer to call it the 482 visa! For those familiar with the old 457 visa, the 482 visa is essentially a revamped, rebranded 457 visa and the fees payab ..read more

The Department of Home Affairs has announced changes that will make many international students around Australia very happy. As of 10th May 2021, there is no longer a 40-hour per fortnight work restriction for primary visa holders employed in the tourism and hospitality sectors. In response to the pandemic, and to assist a labour shortage due to the significant drop in people currently allowed to enter the country to take up jobs, the government has temporarily relaxed its approach towards the work limitation condition for eligible individuals on a Subclass 500 visa. This means that if you are ..read more

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, there has been an extraordinarily high demand for items such as toilet paper, tissues, hand sanitiser, rice and pasta in all the major supermarkets like Coles and Woolworths. Many shoppers are ‘losing their heads’ and fighting in the supermarket aisles over basic products. It’s not a pretty sight and a poor reflection on Western society.  Australia is not short of food and we are certainly not short of toilet rolls! Our toilet rolls are mostly manufactured in Australia and there is a massive supply. The shortage is being caused by crazy people stripping ..read more

Download your FREE Australian Partner Visa Guide. Just remember, if you intend to apply for an Australia partner visa, having a great visa strategy and planning well ahead will set you up for success.   “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” – Alexander Graham Bell  (who invented the telephone in the 1870s) Here’s to your success ! The post The Australian Partner Visa Guide appeared first on EasiVisa ..read more

Why study in Australia? Studying in Australia may provide a pathway to Permanent Residence Seven Australian universities are ranked among the world’s Top 100 (QS World University Rankings) The majority of international students are allowed to work 20 hours per week while their course is in session and unlimited hours during breaks! PhD and Masters students are allowed to work full-time. There is no age limit when it comes to applying for a student visa! Anyone who meets the eligibility requirements can apply to study in Australia. International students may be eligible for scholarships of up t ..read more

Higher Education   Edith Cowan University (ECU)   International Undergraduate Scholarship  The International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to international students from selected countries who are applying for a bachelor degree at ECU. The scholarship offers a 20 per cent reduction in your tuition fees for the duration of your course at ECU. The scholarships are open to future international students seeking enrol at Edith Cowan University in a bachelor degree. You can view the full list of eligible countries here. Australian Alumni International Scholarship The Australian Alumni Inter ..read more

Although you should always only apply for a visa when you know you meet the requirements, sometimes, due to circumstances outside of your control you might find yourself in a situation where you need to withdraw your visa application. If you find yourself in this situation you might have a few questions: how do I withdraw an application? What will happen when I withdraw my application? Can I do anything else? Can I have my money back? Some of these questions have an easy answer and some do not. How do I withdraw my visa application? There is one withdrawal form for all visa applications and it ..read more

What can I study in Australia? Everything – well, almost everything! Australian colleges and institutions offer a wide range of subjects to international students. It is important to do the research and ensure the course you are considering is accredited and approved for overseas students. Courses available to international students include: Nursing, Trades, Engineering, I.T, Tourism and Hospitality, Management, Education, Teaching, Agriculture, Arts, etc. Can I work on a student visa? Students are allowed to work 40 hours a fortnight while their course is in session and unlimited hours during ..read more

Learn more about Australia’s New Regional Visas! The Federal government has recently introduced three new regional visas to encourage migrants to consider living and working in rural and regional Australia. Want to find out more? Download Regional Visa Fact Sheet ..read more

Are you planning to leave Australia on a permanent basis? Want your super to move with you? If you’ve just answered yes to the above questions, the following information might be of interest to you. WHAT IS SUPERANNUATION? Your superannuation is your money. It is a way of saving for your retirement. When you are working in Australia, you are entitled to receive superannuation contributions from your employer on top of your salary. Your employer pays those contributions during your employment. SUPERANNUATION ENTITLEMENT: You are entitled to receive super contributions from your Australian emplo ..read more