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Temporary skilled visas 482

While it is permissible to apply for a subsequent 482 visa whilst in Australia, it is important to understand that this is not a simple matter of applying for an “extension”. An entirely new application needs to be made against current legislation which may well be different to that required for the first visa.

Regional visas

New visas were introduced in late 2019 designed to attract skilled workers to regional/rural areas of Australia, rather than the majority settling into the crowded major cities of Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane. Unfortunately, the threshold criteria for these visas is set so high that few skilled workers have been able to meet requirements. We are hoping that more […]