Amber Migration

09/12/2024

The long awaited changes to both the Subclass 482 and 186 visas were released late Friday 6 December 2024. These changes are generally quite positive and see a return to many of the legislative settings in place prior to the major 2017 overhaul. These changes will provide greater access for younger professionals and direct paths to permanent residence for all eligible employees.

These changes are effective immediately, but applications that were already lodged, but not yet decided as at 7 December 2024 will continue to be assessed against the pre-7 December requirements under transitional arrangements. Check out our newsletter for more information!

Monique Ly

In this Newsletter, we summarise the changes to Subclass 482 (Skills in Demand) Visa and Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa that were announced on 6 December 2024.

02/07/2024

On 1st July, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold has increased from $70,000 to $73,150.

There are changes to visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 9608 apply to subclass 457, 482 and 494 visa holders respectively. They specify how long these visa holders may lawfully remain in in Australia after ceasing work for their sponsoring employer.

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Monique Ly

In this first Newsletter for FY 2024-25, we summarise the Immigration changes that have become effective from 1 July 2024. We also touch on a couple of major changes that should be introduced in November 2024.

07/11/2022

Amber Migration has moved to our new office!
We are now based at Suite 1106, Level 11, 109 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000.
All our other contact details remain the same.
Please get in touch with us to discuss your visa options or any queries you may have in relation to migration to Australia.

27/07/2022

Amber Migration is moving!
From 15 August 2022 we will be temporarily relocating to Level 4, 283 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000.
All our other contact details remain the same.
Please get in touch with us to discuss your visa options or any queries you may have in relation to migration to Australia.

22/03/2022

Following our last report on the subject matter, the Minister for Immigration finally signed off a legislative instrument last Friday 18 March 2022 which will no doubt be a welcome relief to many of your sponsored employ...

19/08/2021

At the Federal Government’s request, a Joint Standing Committee on Migration was formed last year to investigate and report on Australia's Skilled Migration Program. A key focus of the Committee was on Visa Subclasses 482 Temporary Skill Shortage and 186 Employer Nomination Scheme. We are pleased to report that the Committee has released its final report and made a number of recommends that would benefit both employers and their sponsored employees, should they be accepted by the Government.


Monique Ly

At the Federal Government’s request, a Joint Standing Committee on Migration was formed last year to investigate and report on Australia's Skilled Migration Program. A key focus of the Committee was on Visa Subclasses 48...

30/06/2021

In our latest newsletter, we cover migration and border related announcements made by the Federal Government in relation to the coming Migration Program year.



Monique Ly

In this Newsletter, we cover migration and border related announcements made by the Federal Government in relation to the coming Migration Program year.

25/06/2021

Good news for Working Holiday Makers! Australian Government has announced changes to support the tourism and hospitality sectors still recovering from the disruptions of COVID-19.

​Upcoming changes to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program will provide more support to the tourism and hospitality sectors still recovering from the disruptions of COVID-19.

24/06/2021

Australian Government announced the latest Covid Recovery Initiatives: More occupations have been added to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List.

Check it out! Accountants, Auditors, Engineers and IT programmers are on the priority list.

​The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP has today announced the inclusion of a range of skilled occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). 

20/05/2021

In this special Budget Newsletter, we cover migration and border related announcements made by the Federal Government in the 2021 Budget.

With our international borders expected to close for another 12 months, it appears our sponsored employees may still be kept away from Australia for a while, unless they are coming to work in an occupation on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List or they have critical skills or are coming to work in a critical sector.

Around 50% of our 2021-2022 migration program will be dedicated to skills visas, with a continued focus on applicants already in Australia, and priority given to , and .

If you have any questions concerning the information provided in this newsletter, please contact Monique Ly.

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In this special Budget Newsletter, we cover migration and border related announcements made by the Federal Government in the 2021 Budget. With our international...

21/01/2021

GLOBAL TALENT VISA PROGRAM - Subclass 858 visa: Is this for you? Can we help?

The Global Talent Visa Program, also known as the Global Talent Independent Program, is a streamlined visa pathway for highly skilled professionals to work and live permanently in
Australia. Australia is after the brightest and best global talent to work in seven future-focused sectors. Through the program, talented individuals will be given permanent residency to make their new lives in Australia. In 2020-2021, there are 15,000 places available under the program.

To be granted a visa under the Global Talent Visa Program, a candidate will be highly skilled in one of the target industry sectors (including AgTech, Space and Advanced Manufacturing, FinTech, Energy and Mining Technology, MedTech, Syber Security, Quantum Information, Advanced Digial, Data Science and ICT).

Candidates must meet a high standard and show an exceptional track record of professional achievement.

(Source: Department of Home Affairs 23 Dec 2020)