From August 7, the Department of Home Affairs introduced changes to the English test for Australian visas, and the test scores required to satisfy the English language requirements for certain visa subclasses. What are the new English tests for Australian Visas? New test providers were added to the list of organisations whose tests can be… Continue reading English Tests for Australian Visas – Accepted Tests and Scores
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Most QLD 2024/25 State Nomination ROIs Closed!
On 27th May 2025, Queensland closed its 2024/25 State Nominated Migration Program for new registrations of interest, under the onshore, graduates, offshore, and regional small business owners pathways. The Queensland Government will continue to process the applications for the 2024/25 program that are currently under assessment. You can see the official announcement on the Migration… Continue reading Most QLD 2024/25 State Nomination ROIs Closed!
ATO and DHA Data Exchange
According to a recent Government Gazette, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) will exchange data, relevant to approximately 58,000 people, with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). The purpose of this Data exchange is to ‘identify whether business sponsors are complying with their sponsorship obligations (eg, paying visa holders correctly) and whether temporary skilled visa holders… Continue reading ATO and DHA Data Exchange
So, what is an RMA?
If you are on this website, and reading my post, you may be wondering what a Registered Migration Agent (RMA) is. In Australia, it is illegal to provided immigration related assistance (except in a small number of circumstances) unless you are a Registered Migration Agent or a lawyer who holds a current practicing certificate. Why… Continue reading So, what is an RMA?