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The WSP pathway aims to address the skills gaps in specific industries to support state or industry wide development.](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/3494-2) ###### [27/8/21, 9:02 pm • 4 min read ![](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Aus-PR-for-Tech-Talents-858-visa-370x260.png) The ultimate permanent visa pathway for tech professionals - Global Talent Visa (subclass 858) 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.](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/the-ultimate-permanent-visa-pathway-for-tech-professionals-global-talent-visa-subclass-858) ###### [8/7/21, 3:31 pm • 5 min read ![](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/White-Basic-Presentation-Template-1-370x260.jpg) Sports visa options for sponsoring a Sports Coach or Professional Athlete to work 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.](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/sports-visa-options-for-sponsoring-a-sports-coach-or-professional-athlete-to-work-in-australia) ###### [27/4/21, 4:48 pm • 4 min read ![](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/White-Basic-Presentation-Template-370x260.jpg) My visa is expiring. What visa can I apply to stay longer in Australia during COVID? 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.](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/my-visa-is-expiring-what-visa-can-i-apply-to-stay-longer-in-australia-during-covid) ###### [27/3/21, 2:31 pm • 3 min read ![](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/White-Basic-Presentation-Template-370x260.png) I need to extend my visa to stay in Australia due to COVID, but I have a No Further Stay condition. 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.](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/i-need-to-extend-my-visa-to-stay-in-australia-due-to-covid-but-i-have-a-no-further-stay-condition) [Prev](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/page/2) [1](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog) [2](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/page/2) [3](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/page/3) [4](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/page/4) [5](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/page/5) [Next](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/blog/page/4) [![logo high res white text no bg](https://www.agilelegal.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20high%20res%20white%20text%20no%20bg.png?width=352&height=100&name=logo%20high%20res%20white%20text%20no%20bg.png)](https://www.agilelegal.com.au) *Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation* L3/ 257 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 [info@agilelegal.com.au](mailto:info@agilelegal.com.au) [+613 9663 8818](tel:+61396638818)   ©2026 Migration Lawyer Melbourne | Agile Legal Consulting. 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