More than 60 per cent of skilled migration visas were delivered within the employer sponsored (47 450 places), business innovation and investment (6160 places) and state and territory government nominated… read more →
If you are a citizen or passport holder of United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, United States of America and Republic of Ireland, you no longer need to provide an English… read more →
Given the importance of subclass 457 visa programme in supporting Australian employers in industries and regions which are experiencing skills shortages and its potential to contribute to productivity growth in… read more →
With the signing of a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement today at Parliament House between Australia and Spain will give young people from both countries a unique opportunity to… read more →
There was a recent report in The Australian newspaper which stated that 457 workers hired under the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) would be paid less than award wages paid… read more →
This is a message to all temporary visa holders – be mindful of your visa expiry date, and allow time to apply for a new visa or visa extension. Leaving… read more →
The New South Wales (NSW) Government announced a change to its Significant Investor Visa (SIV) requirements to make it easier for applicants to seek NSW nomination and invest in a… read more →
A new visa arrangement with Poland, effective 1 August 2014, now allows young people from Australia and Poland the opportunity to experience a slice of each other’s culture. Now open… read more →
Australia’s Significant Investor visa (SIV) programme is a pathway to provide for significant migrant investment into Australia. As of 31 July 2014, 46.2% of primary visa applications have been on… read more →
From 2015, Western Australian Government has decided that all 457 Visa holders will contribute to the cost of educating their children in public schools and for the first child they… read more →
Western Australia’s skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL) for 2014-2015 has been released by WA Department of Training and Workforce Development on 8 August 2014. http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-wa/occupations-in-demand Applicants for the General Skilled… read more →
As one of Australia’s leading migration consultants, the Perdaman Global Services receives numerous calls from employers stating that they have attempted to make applications for their employees transitioning from the… read more →
In line with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s focus on increasing competition in the English language testing market for visas, visa applicants will have more choice in English… read more →
Dear Readers I am glad to see the end of financial year 2013/2014 and look forward to some new projects coming onstream in 2014/2015. 2013 to-date has been an exciting/challenging… read more →
From 28 July the provision of visa medical examinations and assessments to clients in Australia will commence with Bupa Medical Visa Services. The current Onshore Medical Services Contract between the… read more →
Effective 1 July 2014, the professions of chefs, bricklayers and tilers are now added to Australia’s Skilled Occupation List (SOL) paving the way forward for foreign workers with qualifications or… read more →
2014 – 2015 Australia Migration Programme
http://www.immi.gov.au/gateways/agents/news/2014/may/2014-15_migration_programme/
The migration programme for 2014-2015 has maintained the same level of 190,000 for the last 3 years. There are still shortages in certain occupations and the program addresses this shortage… read more →
Moving towards expanding our global footprint, Perdaman Global Services opened a branch in the United Kingdom in April 2014. “Our UK branch forms part of Perdaman Global Services’s growth strategy… read more →
I have been working as a Registered Migration Agent since 2010 – so just 4 years. From the onset of my tenure with Perdaman Global Services I was thrown into… read more →
With a strong track record of providing visa and immigration solutions to Australian business that need to recruit skilled workers into Australia, Perdaman Global Services can also provide visa services… read more →
Labour Market Testing for sponsors Labour Market Testing (LMT) refers to the process whereby employers demonstrate that they have been unable to find a suitably qualified Australian resident to fill… read more →
457 Labour Market Testing (LMT) to commence on Saturday 23 November 2013 Perdaman Global Services encourages you to work closely with your account manager to discuss any 457 visa applications… read more →
Foreign workers, backpackers and migrants hoping to come to Australia face higher visa charges which have been announced as part of the government’s release of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal… read more →
Sir David Brand Medal winner, Margaret Wilson joins Perdaman Global Services to assist in increasing our profile in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Margaret has undertaken many roles over the… read more →
The Premier of Western Australia, Mr Barnett has announced that families of 457 visa holders won’t have to pay school fees to send their children to a Government school until… read more →
Temporary to Permanent Residency Do you still sponsor 457 visa holders? If the answer is yes, you may wish to consider the option of encouraging your workers to convert their… read more →
The Western Australian government has recently announced that subclass 457 visa holders whose children attend public schools in Western Australia will pay an annual fee of $4,000 per child from… read more →
At a recent industry breakfast, Peter Dyball said that WA’s labour shortage isn’t over as the need for staff to operate major resources projects grows. Australia is destined for further… read more →
DIAC impose 15% fee increase The Department of Immigration and Citizenship have announced that on 1st September 2013 visa application charges will again be increased – significantly. A 15% increase… read more →
School fees of $4,000 per annum per student will apply from January 2014 for children of 457 visa holders. The number of dependents of 457 visa holders attending government schools… read more →
A recent report on the Economic outlook of Western Australia indicates that the economy is heading into a period of consolidation. “CCI’s latest Outlook publication predicts that economic growth in… read more →
From 1 July 2013 the high income threshold increases to $129,300 Why is the high income threshold important? The high income threshold is one of the few exemptions that a… read more →
As some businesses sectors continue to do it tough during the current economic climate. If this is the case for your business, careful thought and due process needs to be… read more →
May Figures from DIAC for 457 Visa Grants for Technical and Trades Workers The graph above tracks visa grants for Technicians and Trade Workers from May 2012 to May 2013.… read more →
The TSMIT has been increased to $53,900.00. Before 1 July 2013 – The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold was $51,400. After 1 July 2013 – The TSMIT has been increased… read more →
Important Changes affecting our clients Additional key reforms as follows: TEMPORARY RESIDENCY 457 Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) From 1 July 2012 TSMIT will be set at $51,400. This… read more →
ATEC is pleased to welcome WA based migration firm, Perdaman Global Services, to the ATEC Corporate Partner program. Perdaman Global Services is one of Australia’s leading providers of immigration and… read more →
Perdaman Global Services would like to advise our clients that new visa pricing arrangements will be introduced by the Department of immigration & Citizenship on 1 July 2013. The main… read more →
457 Visa Application Fees Double The 2013-14 budget has announced that application fees for the Temporary Work (Skilled) – Subclass 457 visas are nearly doubling. As of 1 July this… read more →
Communication is key when it comes to applying for business and skilled-labour immigration visas. Businesses need to convince the Department of Immigration and Citizenship that the foreign employees they wish… read more →
