Victorian State Nomination Focusing on Construction

Today I received notice that, for the remainder of the 2024-25 Victorian skilled nomination program, a selection of construction trade occupations are being prioritised for Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) and Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa state nominations. There seems little doubt that this is a reflection of skills shortages in these occupations in Victoria,… Continue reading Victorian State Nomination Focusing on Construction

Skills in Shortage Series – Developer Programmer

This is the first in a planned series of posts about skills in shortage in Australia. Please remember that skills in shortage do change over time – so it is important to always check the status of your occupation with a registered migration agent, before starting along any migration or visa application journey! The occupation… Continue reading Skills in Shortage Series – Developer Programmer

Have you lost Permanent Residence?

I often hear from people who have been an Australian Permanent Resident, but have ‘lost’ their Permanent Residence. Generally speaking, there are two parts to a permanent visa. The first part allows the holder to live in Australia ‘permanently’. The second part allows the holder to travel to Australia, for a certain period of time.… Continue reading Have you lost Permanent Residence?