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Australia’s Skills in Demand Visa: Core Skills Pathway Overview
Australia's new Skills in Demand visa is a four-year temporary work permit designed to attract and retain skilled workers. Replacing the current Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482), it offers greater flexibility for job changes and clear pathways to...
Australia’s Skills in Demand Visa: Specialist Skills Pathway Overview
The new Skills in Demand Visa is a four-year temporary skilled worker visa designed to replace the current Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) 482 Visa. It offers greater flexibility for workers to change employers and provides clear pathways to permanent residency. The...
How to pass a Carpentry Skill Assessment
In order to apply for any permanent work visa to Australia, you must first pass a skill assessment. The carpentry skill assessment is done through an organisation called Trades Recognition Australia.Please note the information contained in this article are general in...
Path to Permanent Residency After Studying Electrical or Plumbing in Australia
If you're pursuing a career as an electrician or plumber in Australia, it's essential to understand that these are licensed trades, which means they follow a unique pathway to permanent residency (PR). Unlike many other trades, electricians and plumbers cannot use the...
Working as a Painter and Decorator
WORKING AS A PAINTER AND DECORATOR IN AUSTRALIA How to work as a Painter and Decorator in Australia?Check out what it takes to work as a Painter and Decorator in Australia and the steps you need to take to work in the industry.Painting and Decorating The Painting and...
How to work as a Plumber in Australia
Working as a Plumber in Australia How to work as a Plumber in Australia?Check out what it takes to work as a Plumber in Australia and the steps you need to take to work in the industryFind out the state-specific licensing requirements for plumbers and electricians in...
How to Talk to your Employer about Sponsorship?
How to Talk to Your Employer About Sponsorship We often hear from applicants who are unsure about how to approach their employers regarding sponsorship. It can indeed be a challenging conversation, but this guide will give you some pointers on how to navigate it...
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...