A Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is an agreement between the Australian Government and a designated area. This enables businesses to address specific labour shortages within said area.
New to DAMAs? Start with our Designated Area Migration Agreements overview. If you are an employer, read the Employer Sponsorship 5-Step Guide and check the 2025–26 visa fees and charges.
New Hong Kong Pathways To PR Two new permanent residence visa streams for Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders have been introduced as part of the Australian…
Sec 48 Bar Removal Subclass 190, 491, and 494 visa holders affected by the Section 48 bar will be able to lodge applications onshore from 13 November 2021 If you…
Free Translating Services The free translating services allow holders of certain types of visas to get key personal documents translated for free. You may be eligible for Free Translating Services. The Free Translating Service can be…
Biosecurity Amendment Bill 2020 (Traveller Declarations and Other Measures) The Australian Government recently passed Biosecurity Amendment Bill 2020. According to the new legislation, there be massive fines issued and visas potentially canceled…
Partner Visa Applications – Functional English Language Requirements According to the recent 2020 Australian Budget, the functional English language would be a requirement for partner visa processing. The Department of…
Update to the Partner Visa Applications For full partner visa steps, see the current 2025–26 visa fees & charges. The 2020 Australian Budget has an update to the partner visa applications.…
Condition Update 8504 The Department of Home Affairs has provided information for the holders of skilled and business visas who are offshore at the time of grant and are subject…
Australian Visa Arrangements for Hong Kong Citizens The Department of Home Affairs has announced a range of special Hong Kong Australia Visa arrangements for Hong Kong citizens on 9th July 2020. These new…
ACS Migration Skills Assessment Changes Assessment changes have made to the ACS migration skills 1st July 2020. Changes have been made in the following areas If you’re doing the ACS assessment for…
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