Resetting the Government’s Migration Strategy

Andrew Woo (LPN 5511494), an experienced Immigration Lawyer at Taylor & Scott, shares his insights on the recent positive developments in Australia’s migration system. Following the publication of the “Review of the Migration System” report, led by Dr. Martin Parkinson AC PSM, the Department of Home Affairs outlined the Government’s Migration  Strategy, emphasising significant policy…

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The Impacts of Migration Post-COVID-19.

2020 was most certainly a devastating year that will leave a significant mark in our history books. For so many individuals and families the world over, if their health wasn’t directly impacted by the deadly virus, their livelihood was severely impacted by the repercussions of it; there’s been an unprecedented number of job losses and…

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Will Canberra, Wollongong and Newcastle be classified as designated regional areas under the Migration Amendment (New Skilled Regional Visas) Regulations 2019?

Andrew Woo (Lawyer and Migration Agent) discusses anticipated benefits of the changes to the General Points Test for General Skilled Migration visas, especially for those considering a new Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa that is to commence on 16 November 2019.  “If you are an overseas student studying in one of the above regions and…

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