Migration
Fragomen is recognised internationally as the leading worldwide immigration services provider. In Australia our team of 130 staff, including solicitors and registered migration agents, are located in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Operating as a law firm, we are dedicated to advising both corporations and individuals in all aspects of Australian immigration law.
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17/02/2012
DIAC are increasingly using infringement notices to penalise businesses for non-compliance with sponsorship obligations.
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19/01/2012
The Government has announced proposed changes to the tax treatment of living away from home allowances (LAFHA) that will have a significant impact on employers and temporary overseas workers.
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04/11/2011
Starting November 7, 2011, qualifying employers who have a positive history in their dealings with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), and an excellent record of compliance with workplace and migration laws may be able to apply for a new accredited sponsor status that will provide priority processing for subclass 457 nominations and visa applications.
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10/10/2011
Many Australian employers will need to hire foreign workers at some point, and understanding the rules around visas is vital. The English language skills requirements can be particularly confusing, and can lead to delays in recruitment and visa preparation. The information below explains these language requirements and the issues for some of the more commonly sponsored visas.
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14/09/2011
On 9 August 2011, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) created a new ‘Exceptional Talent’ visa category for those who are ‘internationally recognised as world-leading or potential world-leading talent in the fields of science and the arts’.
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10/08/2011
The Employer Nomination Scheme is an employer sponsored visa category designed for Australian employers wanting to nominate overseas workers for permanent residence or to retain skilled workers who are already in Australia on temporary residence visas.
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