VETASSESS has issued over 360 verified migration digital badges to applicants who achieve a successful skills assessment outcome, expanding its credential recognition system for qualified professionals. Successful applicants will continue receiving official outcome letters confirming their assessment results. They will also be granted a VETASSESS digital badge linked to their assessed occupation. Some occupations may…
From 2 March 2026, VETASSESS will require multifactor authentication (MFA) for its Agent Login Portal to strengthen data security and protect sensitive client information from unauthorised access. The change forms part of the organisation’s ongoing efforts to safeguard externally accessible systems and enhance protection of personal and professional data. The new security measure will apply…
The main difference between a registered migration agent and a migration lawyer in Australia is legal authority and scope of representation. A migration lawyer is a qualified legal practitioner with training across broader areas of Australian law, including criminal, family and employment law, enabling them to consider how these areas may interact with a client’s…
A registered migration agent has been suspended for six months after the migration regulator found failures in client communication, regulatory compliance and professional conduct. The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) imposed the suspension on 18 February 2026. The Authority confirmed the suspension will remain in place until the agent meets specified conditions.…
Investment NSW will invite skilled migrants to apply for the Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa in early March, urging candidates to update SkillSelect profiles by 1 March 2026. The invitation round, scheduled for the first week of March, will target eligible applicants seeking nomination from NSW under its Skilled Migration Program. Authorities said invitations will…
Australian Border Force officers have detained four high-priority unlawful non-citizens in Far North Queensland during a major operation targeting migrant exploitation, visa fraud and criminal syndicates profiting from illegal labour. The operation, led by the Department of Home Affairs, focused on immigration non-compliance and the abuse of vulnerable migrant workers, particularly those engaged under the…
If you’re applying for a Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) to work in Australia, it’s natural to wonder if your family can come with you. The good news is that, in many cases, family members can be included in your visa application. Understanding who can be included, how it works, and what happens if…
If your business needs skilled staff and you cannot find a suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident for the role, Australian immigration law allows you to sponsor a skilled worker from overseas. At SALIA Lawyers & Associates, we guide employers through this process from start to finish. You do not need to understand immigration law…
Australian employers facing skills shortages now have several visa options to lawfully hire overseas workers. Choosing the right pathway is crucial because each visa has its own requirements, work rights, and limitations on how long a worker can stay and work for your business. This guide explains the most commonly used visas — Subclass 482,…
The government has passed a bill allowing visa reviews to be decided ‘on the papers’ without oral hearings. The changes aim to speed up tribunal processes and formalise paper-based decision-making. The Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 amends two key laws to streamline decision-making. The Bill expands the Administrative Review Tribunal Act…