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Which State is the Easiest to Be Invited for?
Which State is the Easiest to Be Invited for Any General Skilled Migration Visa? Australia's General Skilled Migration (GSM) program offers pathways for skilled workers to migrate to Australia permanently. Receiving an invitation varies significantly by state,...
Which trade earn the most in Australia?
It is official! Trades professionals in Australia earn more than many office jobs. According to recent industry figures, the average earnings of a tradesperson are significantly higher than those of many other professions. As of 2024, trades professionals in Australia...
Massive Skilled Independent Visa Invitation Round Boosts Housing Trades Workers
On the 13th of June 2024, Immigration released a large invitation round for Skilled Independent 189 Visas. Here at Pathway to Aus, approximately 50 of our clients received invitations under the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189). Notably, all recipients are...
Visitor and 485 Visa Holders, no longer able to apply for Student Visa Onshore
Australia is set to implement significant changes to its immigration policies in 2024, marking the end of a practice known as "visa hopping." This change will impact many travelers, digital nomads, and temporary residents who have relied on this strategy to extend...
Start a Business on a Student Visa
Can I Start a Business on a Student Visa? The answer is Yes! International students on a student visa can start a business in Australia. But they must ensure that their business activities do not conflict with their visa conditions and study commitments. Conditions of...
Australia Significantly Raises Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) to $73,150 Starting 1 July 2024
Australia has announced a significant update to its immigration policy, specifically concerning the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT). Effective July 1, 2024, the TSMIT will be raised from $70,000 to $73,150. This change aims to ensure that the...
How to Lodge an Appeal
When do you need to apply: If you have been unfortunate to have a visa refused (when you are onshore), you can look to appeal the decision. You will usually have have 21 or 28 days from date of refusal to apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). So be sure...
Sporting Activities Visa – Subclass 408 Temporary Activities Visa
Sporting Activities Visa – Subclass 408 Temporary Activities Visa. This visa allows you to play, coach, instruct or adjudicate for an Australian team, or with high level sports training in a sporting organization. You and your family can stay in Australia for up to 2...
Recent Student Visa Changes to Australia
Recent Student visa changes to Australia There were several changes to student visas introduced in 2024. The media hyped up a lot of these changes as they were coming into play, however, from what we have seen, are not as dramatic as they were made to be. This video...
My Visa is Expiring and I haven’t received an Invitation, what are my options?
What Are My Options If My Visa Is Expiring and I Haven't Received an Invitation Yet? The financial year of 2023 was the best year to receive an invitation for General Skilled Migration. Almost all of our applicants received an invitation who were onshore....
Can my employer Sponsor my Visa? – Show this to your Sponsor
Can my employer Sponsor my Visa? - Show this to your Sponsor We are often asked what the requirements are for an employer to sponsor a visa. Is there a specific size the business needs to be? How many employees does a company need to have? Does the business need to be...
I Studied Business, Do I have a path to PR?
I Studied Business, Do I have a path to PR? A Bachelor's or Master of Business is not the best course to study in Australia if you intend to gain PR in Aus. However, this course does allow you to gain a graduate work visa when you finish the course. The issue is it...