Expat International Pty Ltd

As of December 10, Expat International is officially a Kent Group company! Read more about this exciting acquisition below.

https://www.expat.com.au/kent-relocation-group-acquires-expat-international/

Kent Relocation Group Acquires Expat International - Expat International Expat International is now a Kent Group Company, following a December 10 acquisition. CEO Margaret McCartney and Expat staff to stay on and continue the high quality of service Expat is renowned for.

Perth and Gold Coast added to the Regional Migration Program, taking effect on November 16 2019.

https://www.expat.com.au/perth-and-gold-coast-now-included-in-the-australian-regional-migration-program/

Moving with children, and don't know where to start? Read on for some great tips to help your children adjust well to their new environment.

https://www.expat.com.au/supporting-children-in-the-relocation-process/

Supporting Children in the Relocation Process - Expat International At Expat International, we support a great many families making their first international or domestic relocation. Moving with children can be daunting and stressful, and parents often wonder how their children will cope with such a big change in their lives. At Expat, we help families of all sizes m...

Expat's new live and instant technology makes Millennial moves too easy!



https://www.expat.com.au/generation-relocation-a-fresh-approach-to-millennial-moves/

Generation Relocation - A Fresh Approach to Millennial Moves - Expat International It’s no surprise that Millennials are relocating at a higher rate than ever before. They bring with them benefits such as eagerness to learn and advance in the workplace, open-mindedness, updated qualifications, and company diversity. Oftentimes, Millennials are also a more cost-effective addition...

New Zealand is set to implement a new electronic travel authority requirement, that may affect Australian permanent residents and visa holders.

https://www.expat.com.au/new-zealand-electronic-travel-authority-launch-october-1-2019/

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority Launch - October 1, 2019 - Expat International Effective October 1, 2019 Most travellers excepting Australian citizens will be refused entry to New Zealand if they do not hold a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) or other valid New Zealand visa prior to travel. Australian citizens will be exempt, but Australian permanent residents m...

Australia and Greece have announced a reciprocal Work and Holiday visa for young adults, between 18 to 30 years of age.

https://www.expat.com.au/australia-and-greece-announce-a-reciprocal-work-and-holiday-visa-agreement-effective-1-july-2019/

Australians now enjoy visa-free entry to Brazil!

https://www.expat.com.au/australian-visitors-to-brazil-can-now-enter-on-the-visa-waiver-program/

Your furry best friend is a full-fledged member of your family. If you're thinking about relocating your dog or cat to Australia, read on!



https://www.expat.com.au/so-buddy-or-kitty-want-to-be-an-expat-too/

Fee increase announced for popular visa types in July 2019

https://www.expat.com.au/increase-in-visa-fees-as-of-1-july-2019/

Increase in visa fees as of 1 July 2019 - Increase in visa fees as of 1 July 2019 Posted on May 17, 2019 by Expat in Blog, News - No Comments Most Australian visa types will face a 5.4% fee increase on the 1st of July 2019. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that these increases will take place annually, and it is estimated that t...

Election time down under once again!

https://www.expat.com.au/federal-election-fast-approaching/

Federal Election fast approaching - Federal Election fast approaching Posted on May 15, 2019 by Expat in Blog, News - No Comments It’s that time again. After many a leadership spill and a total of 5 Prime Ministers over the last 9 years, it’s time for the vote to be given back to the people of Australia. Next Saturday, the 18th of...

Back to the polls again!

https://www.expat.com.au/election-time-is-just-around-the-corner/

AFL Season - which team are you cheering for?

https://www.expat.com.au/its-that-time-of-year-again-footy-season-is-back/

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has released a new Skilled Occupation List, effective 11 March, introducing changes the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and Medium to Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

https://www.expat.com.au/updated-australian-skilled-occupations-list-revealed-march-2019/

Updated Australian Skilled Occupations List revealed - March 2019 - The Australian Department of Home Affairs has released a new Skilled Occupation List, effective 11 March, introducing changes to STSOL and MLTSSL.

With a great food scene, music scene, and art and culture, Time Out has ranked Melbourne as the world’s second-best city.

https://www.expat.com.au/melbourne-crowned-as-worlds-second-best-city/

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Ever thought about moving to Australia? If you have or you haven't, read on for a few reasons why you might want to seriously consider coming down under!

https://www.expat.com.au/why-a-move-to-australia-could-be-the-right-move-for-you/

Why a move to Australia could be the right move for you - Moving to Australia could be the best choice you'll make this year. Here's why --

Brexit -- what happens now? Read to find out.

https://www.expat.com.au/what-is-going-to-happen-to-eu-citizens-arriving-after-the-no-deal-brexit/

What is Going to Happen to EU Citizens Arriving After the No-Deal Brexit? - What is Going to Happen to EU Citizens Arriving After the No-Deal Brexit? Posted on February 7, 2019 by Expat in Blog, News - No Comments The necessary legislation regarding immigration and social security for EU withdrawal is subject to parliamentary approval. The proposed Immigration and Social Se...

Revisions announced for Australia’s popular Working Holiday (WH) Visa Program.

https://www.expat.com.au/australia-changes-to-working-holiday-visa-program/

AUSTRALIA – Changes to Working Holiday Visa Program - AUSTRALIA – Changes to Working Holiday Visa Program Posted on December 21, 2018 by Trish in Blog, News - No Comments Revisions have been released for Australia’s Working Holiday (WH) Visa Program. These changes were initially announced in September 2016. Of note are the following: · The upper a...

Expat International receives a coveted "People's Choice" Achievement Award at the 2018 Graebel Conference!

https://www.expat.com.au/expat-international-receives-achievement-award-at-the-2018-graebel-relocation-alliance-conference/

Expat International receives Achievement Award at the 2018 Graebel Relocation Alliance Conference -

At Expat, we are changing with the times, and always looking to give our clients the best experience possible.

https://www.expat.com.au/how-technology-can-aid-the-relocation-process/

How technology can aid the relocation process How technology can aid the relocation process Posted on October 17, 2018 by Trish in Blog, News - No Comments Throughout Expat International’s 35 year history, we have always worked hard to make the mobility process easier, reduce stress for the assignee, improve the efficiency of our team and sav...

The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy becomes effective August 12, 2018, payable for employer-sponsored nomination applications for temporary or permanent skilled work visas.

https://www.expat.com.au/skilling-australians-fund-saf-levy-to-commence-august-12-2018/

SKILLING AUSTRALIANS FUND (SAF) levy to commence August 12, 2018 - The Skilling Australians Fund levy effective August 12, payable for employer-sponsored nomination applications for temporary/permanent skilled work visas.

The most recent Department statistics show that there were 194,875 people in Australia on bridging visas, up by 41,066 on the same date last year -- is the immigration crackdown the whole truth?

https://www.expat.com.au/soaring-bridging-visas-in-sight-immigration-crackdown-may-not-be-the-whole-truth/

Soaring bridging visas -- is it really an Immigration crackdown? Soaring bridging visas in sight – Immigration crackdown may not be the whole truth Posted on July 25, 2018 by Trish in Blog, News - No Comments The most recent Department statistics show that on 31 March 2018 there were 194,875 people in Australia on bridging visas, up by 41,066 on the same date l...

New visa opportunity announced for Australia!

https://www.expat.com.au/global-talent-scheme-pilot-program-to-attract-the-best-global-talent-to-australia/

Global Talent Scheme to attract best global talent to Australia The Department of Home Affairs’ new visa pathway into Australia became effective July 1, 2018 for their new Global Talent Scheme (GTS) pilot program.

More information has been released on the Skilling Australia Fund that is to come into effect in the first quarter of Financial Year 2018/1019 -- details in the article

https://www.expat.com.au/updates-skilling-australians-fund-levy-and-labor-market-testing/

UPDATES: SKILLING AUSTRALIANS FUND LEVY and LABOR MARKET TESTING - UPDATES: SKILLING AUSTRALIANS FUND LEVY and LABOR MARKET TESTING Posted on June 18, 2018 by Trish in Blog, News - No Comments The Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy when legislated in the first quarter of Financial Year 2018 / 19 (July through September) will be used to fund training programs and....

Client testimonial: "We would like to express our gratitude to the three of you, for all of your help in getting our people down to Australia. You have provided us with flexible, fast, quality, important advice and exceptional service, which we have truly appreciated." - TOMRA
Comment: We truly have the best clients, and beautiful tokens of appreciation like this are just another reason we love what we do!

Employers must prepare to fulfil additional job advertising for Labour Market Testing requirements affecting TSS and ENS visas.

https://www.expat.com.au/new-labour-market-testing-requirements-to-come-into-effect-this-year/

Read up on the current processing timelines for the new TSS visa scheme!

https://www.expat.com.au/hooray-482-visa-processing-times-drastically-reduced/

482 Visa Processing Times Drastically Reduced 482 Visa Processing Times Drastically Reduced - Applications through in as little as 11 to 18 days!

Planning to work in Australia? To help avoid a little culture shock, this article sheds some light on the Aussie working culture — the great importance of work-life balance, speaking your mind, and having a good cup of coffee (or two)!

https://www.expat.com.au/24-things-expats-find-surprising-about-australian-work-culture/

24 things Expats find surprising about Australian work culture Planning to work in Australia? To help avoid a little culture shock, this article sheds some light on the Aussie working culture

Expat is hiring!

Current vacancies in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney for experienced Relocation Consultants.

Please send your resume to Trish Hansen at: [email protected]

457 visa holders who held or applied for the 457 visa on or before 18 April 2017 will not be subject to the March 2018 changes.

http://www.expatvisa.com.au/grandfather-provisions-announced-for-current-457-visa-holders-or-applicants-as-of-18-april-2017/

Grandfather provisions for 457 visa holders as of 18 April 2017 The government announces transitional provisions for Subclass 457 visa holders/applicants who had held or applied for the visa on or before 18 April 2017.