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On 17 March 2022, the Minister of Immigration announced changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme ('ENS') subclass 186, that will now allow certain subclass 482 and 457 visa holders in Australia, working in occupations on the Short Term Occupation List, to apply for permanent residency.

On the 1st September 2021, the Victorian government commenced their Workforce Skills Pathway for their 491 and 190 State Nomination program. The WSP pathway aims to address the skills gaps in specific industries to support state or industry wide development.

If you are highly skilled and have outstanding achievements in the tech industry, you may be qualified for the Global Talent Independent Visa to live and work permanently in Australia.

With the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, ongoing AFL season, as well as upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, as a sports club you may wish to consider the number of Australian temporary sports visa options to bring in overseas sports talents.

If your visa is about to expire or has expired, you should consult with an immigration specialist lawyer to explore your visa options. You may be eligible to apply for the new COVID-19 Pandemic Event visa to stay longer in Australia temporarily.

Before applying for any visa, you should ensure that your current visa does not have a No Further Stay condition, as it means you cannot apply for most visas to stay longer in Australia.