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Job Ready Program Australia for International Students

by Muditha Mahanama

Most of the trade skills assessment programs require relevant trade qualifications and minimum of 3 years of full-time paid employment experience in related field to be eligible for full skills assessment for skilled migration visa purposes. However, the Job Ready Program Australia(JRP) is designed for the international students who studied in Australia with less relevant experience to gain a skills assessment through work-based training and experience with an Australia business entity.

Upon successful completion of the Job Ready Program, candidates may obtain the final skills assessment outcome report from Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) which they can use for skilled migration purposes. The skills assessment outcome report is required to apply for most of the skilled visa categories for permanent migration.

The Job Ready Program consists of 3 stages as stated below. Each stage must be completed to move to the next stage. The JRP may take approximately 12 months or maybe longer to complete and depends upon successful completion of each stage.

  1. Job Ready Employment (JRE)
  2. Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA)
  3. Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA)

The candidates must obtain Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA) as pre-requisite to start the JRE application and PSA outcome letter must have been issued within the last 3 years. You can apply for PSA application by creating an account through TRA online Portal via TRA website. (This TRA account is required to lodge and complete each stage of your Job Ready Program application).

To apply for PSA, your qualification must have been completed in Australia at an education provider that is registered under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to deliver the training and meet other pre-requisites for PSA.

Stage 1- Job Ready Employment (JRE)

At this stage you will be able to develop your skills and experience in an Australian working place.

Requirements for JRE

  1. Valid PSA and an Australian visa with sufficient validity period and work rights.
  2. Employment arrangement to develop skills in an occupation where TRA is the relevant skills assessing authority.
  3. It may take 6 months (with full-time paid equivalent employment) to complete from the start date of JRE.

Stage 2-Job Ready Workplace Assessment (JRWA)

In this stage, assessing authorities will determine whether you are meeting the required skill level in nominated occupation in your workplace.

Requirements for JRWA

  1. The applicant’s workplace must be approved by TRA
  2. Completion of 6 months full-time (or equivalent part time) employment from the start date of JRE
  3. TRA will invite you to apply for JRWA

An assessor of a TRA-approved RTO will do the assessment based on your job duties perform in your employment as per the agreed forms at your current workplace and provide feedback to TRA.

TRA will advise whether you have been assessed as Job Ready or Not yet Job Ready for your nominated occupation and further action required based on your outcome.

Stage 3-Job Ready Final Assessment (JRFA)

This is the final stage of JRP.  JRFA final assessment can be used to meet one of the compulsory requirements of having positive skills assessment to apply for skilled migration visas.

Requirements for JRFA

  1. Complete a minimum of 12 months of full-time paid employment or equivalent within a TRA-approved workplace within 3 years from JRE start date.
  2. Successful completion of Stage 1 (JRE) and Stage 2 (JRWA).
  3. TRA will inform you when you are eligible to apply for JRFA

The Job Ready Program is one way of meeting skills assessment requirements for permanent migration. However, it may be time consuming process and require candidates to actively participate in the program. The candidates must lodge a “decision-ready” application on each stage to avoid any delays or unsuccessful outcome.

Additionally, before starting the Job Ready Program, the applicant must check whether the JRP outcome letter is suitable for their skilled migration visa process. Therefore, the applicant must have thorough understanding of the visa requirements and complete the skills assessment through JRP process/steps or seek advice from an immigration lawyer/registered migration agent who has expertise in this area.

At Longton Migration, our team of immigration lawyers and migration agents can render the necessary support throughout the Job Ready Program Australia (JRP) process. Contact us today to discuss your circumstances.

*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*

Aus-Indo Skills Exchange Program

by Anne Nguyen

In March 2019, the Australian and Indonesian Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding

(“MOU”) to encourage a skills exchange and development between the two countries. The MOU allows eligible workers to travel to Australia or Indonesia to develop workplace skills, economic, intercultural and business connections in the other country but long and behold, the global Covid-19 pandemic hit and the world stood still (and so did the MOU).

Fast forward to August 2023, the Australia and Indonesian governments signed an amended MOU allowing each eligible employee an opportunity to work in the other country for up to 12 months and, there will be a total placement of 1,500 across 5 years.

So what does it exactly entail? Read on to find out more.

  1. Placements schedules.

An allocation of:

  • 100 places are available up to 30 June 2024,
  • 200 places are available from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025,
  • 300 places are available from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026,
  • 400 places are available from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027; and
  • 500 places are available from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028.
  1. General eligibility for applicants (coming from Indonesia to Australia).

To be eligible, the applicant must be:

  • Over 18 years old at the time of application,
  • Be currently employed on a full-time basis by the sending employer,
  • Meet the skill level in an occupation that is defined in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANSZCO) Skill Level between 1-3, other than where Australian citizenship or permanent residence is a pre-requisite for employment)
  • Satisfy any licensing, registration or certification if the workplace placement is undertaken in a regulated ANZSCO Occupation,
  • Have adequate language proficiency for the position.3. Eligible sectors

The MOU has defined that applicants should be contracted to work in the following eligible sectors:

  • Tourism and travel related services,
  • Mining, engineering and related technical services,
  • Financial and insurance services,
  • Information media and telecommunications services
  • Green economy,
  • Creative economy; and
  • Agri-business and food processing.
  1. Requirements from Sending and Host Organisations.

There are many documents required from the Sending Organisation (the Indonesian Business) as well as the Host Organisation (the Australian Business) to ensure that the applicant has a smooth transition from one employer to another and across the country.

For instance, this would be a letter from the Sending Organization confirming the applicant’s details and current position or a written permit from the Indonesia Ministry of Manpower to send the applicant to name a few things.

On the other hand, the Host Organisation will be responsible for health insurance, any informal or formal trainings, workplace insurance (where applicable), remuneration and travel. The applicant is also required to submit an application to the Department of Foreign and Trade Affairs and once approved, only then is the applicant able to proceed with the visa application.

This is where Longton Migration can provide you with the support you need to ensure that the last leg of the process (especially the skills exchange visa application) is a smooth one. Tired of this lengthy so far? Then let one of our expert professionals assist you.

*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*

Recent Changes to Subclass 491 State Nominations announced by the NSW Government

by Krishlyn Chetty

Stay updated with the 491 visa NSW latest update, reducing the employment requirement for prospective applicants in regional NSW.

What does the subclass 491 visa allow you to do?

The subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa allows skilled migrants to live, work and study in a designated regional area in New South Wales.

There are two pathways which can be used by visa applicants to apply for the subclass 491 visa as follows:

  1. Prospective applicants who satisfy the employment requirement and demonstrate the work history requirements with a regional New South Wales-based employer can apply.
  2. Prospective candidates are selected by Investment NSW based on the need for their skills in New South Wales.

What are the new requirements announced by the NSW State Government?

The key change announced by the NSW State Government relates to prospective applicants who wish to apply for this visa based on their employment with a regional New South Wales-based employer.

Previously, the New South Wales State government required applicants to demonstrate that they were working for 12 months with a single regional New South Wales based employer. On 3 April 2024, the State government announced one key change to this requirement, which is reducing the employment duration from 12 months to 6 months.  This change came into effect immediately.

This change implies that visa applicants aspiring to apply for the subclass 491 visa in New South Wales must now show only 6 months’ employment experience with a regional New South Wales-based employer to satisfy the eligibility criteria.

What are the other general eligibility requirements visa applicants must satisfy?

  1. Visa applicants must be employed with a single regional New South Wales based employer working from established business premises in regional NSW.
  2. The position must be in the applicant’s nominated or closely related occupation and the occupation must be on the NSW Skills List.
  3. Visa applicants must have a valid positive skills assessment.
  4. Visa applicants must be paid a minimum of the TSMIT salary level of $70,000 from their qualifying employed in the nominated (or closely related) occupation in the 6 months immediately before applying.
  5. Visa applicants must provide evidence of meeting the required English skills.

If you want to apply for a subclass 491 visa following the NSW latest update, our expert team of Immigration Lawyers and Migration Agents can assist. Please contact us today to book a consultation.

*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*

Section 48 Bar on visa applications

by Zoe Wu

Section 48 bar of the Migration Act 1958 establishes restrictions for individuals whose visas have been refused or canceled while in Australia (other than a visa refused under the s.501-character provisions).

If you are subject to Section 48, your options for applying for a new visa will be limited. The intention behind Section 48 is to prevent individuals from repeatedly lodging visa applications that are unlikely to be approved.

Does Section 48 Apply to You?

Section 48 of the Migration Act 1958 applies if:

  • You are currently in Australia.
  • You do not hold a substantive visa (i.e. a visa other than a bridging visa).
  • Your application for a substantive visa has been refused or canceled (other than a character refusal or cancellation).

Note: If you still hold a substantive visa and have had another visa application refused, you need not be concerned about the application of s.48.

What is a Substantive Visa?

A substantive visa refers to any visa except for:

  • Criminal justice visas
  • Enforcement visas
  • Bridging visas 

Exceptions to Section 48 Bars

While being subject to Section 48 may limit your visa options, there are still some onshore visa options available, these include:

  • Partner Visa 820/801
  • Protection Visa
  • Medical Treatment Visa
  • Special Category Visa (subclass 444 for NZ Citizens)
  • All Bridging Visas
  • Child (Residence) Visa
  • State sponsored permanent residence visa – Subclass 190
  • State sponsored regional temporary visa – Subclass 491
  • Regional employer sponsored temporary visa – Subclass 494

It is important to note that Section 48 does not prevent somebody from leaving Australia and applying for another visa offshore.

Can I Circumvent Section 48 with a Bridging Visa B?

A Bridging Visa B allows individuals to exit and re-enter Australia while their substantive visa is being processed. Some individuals have queried whether they can bypass Section 48 by leaving Australia with a Bridging Visa B and submitting a new visa application upon re-entry. However, Australian laws stipulate that if you hold a Bridging Visa B, the Department of Home Affairs may consider you to be continuously residing in Australia regardless of international travel.

In summary, if your visa has been refused or canceled under Section 48 and you do not currently hold a substantive visa, applying for another visa may prove challenging. Nonetheless, avenues for appeal and review may still be available.

Can I Appeal a Section 48 Decision?

You may have the right to lodge an appeal with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) if your visa has been canceled or refused. The Migration Review Division of the AAT can hear most appeals related to migration matters. However, it is crucial to be aware that there is often a limited timeframe (sometimes only 7 days) within which to lodge your appeal with the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Failure to submit your application within the permitted timeframe may result in the loss of your appeal rights.

If you are barred by Section 48 bar of the Migration Act 1958 and wish to appeal it or investigate alternative visa options, please contact us at Longton Migration on (02) 8355 9999.

*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*

Critical Studies, Critical Technologies and a Critical Visa Condition

by Anne Nguyen

Beginning from the 1st of April 2024, international students will be subject to:

  • 8208 visa condition – ‘No study change related to critical technology without approval’ and
  • Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4003B – ‘The Minister for Home Affairs can refuse to grant certain visas if there is an unreasonable risk of unwanted transfer of critical technology by the visa applicant’.

Even though the above was introduced in 2002 as part of the student visa legislative framework.

So, why are there additional visa conditions and PIC and, which students are they mainly applicable to? Read on to find out more.

With new technology advancing at a rapid pace in the 21st century, the Australian Government (and any foreign government) seek to protect their national interest from cyber and security attacks from:

  • computer crime,
  • interference of foreign government or
  • just cyberhackers.

As such, the Australian Government aims to eliminate cyber risks and/ or theft of intellectual property by tightening the controls on students studying certain courses who may transfer the knowledge or intellectual property during the course of their studies elsewhere.

Due to the above, the Department of Home Affairs may impose condition 8208 which requires for student visa holders to obtain approval from the Minister of Home Affairs before commencing a new ‘critical technology-related course’ in the postgraduate research sector and couple it with PIC 4003B.

I guess by now, you’re wondering what a ‘critical technology-related course’ is and in conjunction with the Migration (Critically Technology – Kinds of Technology) Specification (LIN 24/010) 2024, it defines what these courses are, namely:

  • Advanced manufacturing and materials technology
  • Artificial intelligence technology
  • Advanced information and communication technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Clean energy generation and storage technology
  • Quantum technology
  • Autonomous systems, robotics, positioning, timing, and sensing technology
  • artificial intelligence

Essentially, such courses outline the technologies that can impact Australia’s national interest and may affect our economic prosperity, national security and social cohesion and therefore PIC 4003B may be applicable to a range of other visa subclasses that goes beyond the student visas such as various employer sponsored, skilled and global talent visas to name a few.

Further, what is an ‘un/reasonable’ risk? There is no definition, and it will depend on one’s circumstances and assessed on a case-by-case basis. However, the assessment will be made in the context of the appreciable risk of:

  • harm or prejudice to the security or defence of Australia, including the operations, capabilities or technologies of, or methods or sources used by, domestic or foreign intelligence agencies
  • harm or prejudice to the health and safety of the Australian public or a section of the Australian public;
  • interfere with or prejudice to the prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution or punishment of a criminal offence against a law of the Commonwealth;
  • harm or prejudice Australia’s international relations:
  • enabling critical technology to be used in a way that is contrary to Australia’s international obligations or commitments

How can Longton Migration help you? If you’ve been issued a natural justice letter addressing PIC 4003B or need assistance in seeking approval from the Minister for 8208 visa condition contact Longton Migration for expert advice. There are short timeframes to respond to contact us ASAP!

*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*

Sponsorship Limitation Partner Visa – Part I

by Nutchaya Chaweepat

Most people are familiar with the partner/fiancé(e) visas. In short, the partner/fiancé(e) visas are for a person who is in a partner/married/engaged relationship with an Australian citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or an Eligible New Zealand Citizen, and are sponsored by their loved one to come to Australia and reunite with them in Australia permanently. However, it’s crucial to understand the sponsorship limitation partner visa rules, which dictate how often and under what conditions a person can sponsor their partner.

Sponsorship’s limitation

Generally, most people assume that only the visa applicants need to meet the requirements of a visa. However, when it comes to partner and prospective marriage visas, this is not the case. There are requirements that the sponsor needs to satisfy and in turn, there are limitations that apply to the number of sponsorships a sponsor can provide in their lifetime.

One of the limitations is that each sponsor can only have two sponsorships that have lead to the grant of a partner or prospective marriage visas to two different persons. In other words, each sponsor can only sponsor two partners in their lifetime, unless a waiver is obtained.

Another limitation is that each application sponsored by the same sponsor needs to be five years apart between the date of making the first visa application and the date a decision is made on the second visa application, unless they were for the same person, or a waiver was made available.

More interestingly, if the sponsor themselves were sponsored as a partner into Australia, they cannot sponsor another person as a partner/fiancé(e) unless five years have passed between the date when their initial application was made and the date the new application is decided. Once more, a waiver is possible depending.

Another one of the limitations is that if the sponsor was granted a partner visa before, the sponsor cannot sponsor another person on a partner or a prospective marriage visa unless 5 years has passed between the date that their first partner visa application was lodged and the date their new fiancé(e)’s or partner’s visa application.

How to count the sponsorships?

It does not always mean that every time the sponsor submits a sponsorship application that a sponsorship has been “used up”. Generally, a sponsorship is considered as used only when such sponsorship leads to the grant of the visa.

Additionally, multiple sponsorships for the same person, do not count as more than one sponsorship, even if it leads to multiple visas being granted.

Therefore, there are some circumstances where sponsorship is not counted against the limit, although a sponsorship application is lodged. The circumstances below are some examples: –

A sponsorship does not deem to be used in the following situations-

  • The sponsor submits a sponsorship application, and the applicant submits a visa application, but the visa application is subsequently refused or withdrawn. Where a visa application is refused, the sponsor still has not used their sponsorship.
  • A person who was initially granted a temporary/provisional partner visa/prospective marriage visa and the same person is subsequently granted a permanent partner visa (subclass 100 or 801). These are not deemed as multiple sponsorships.
  • The sponsor can sponsor the same person several times (assuming they were granted a visa, then later on the visa ceased for whatever reason, and later on re-sponsored them), such sponsor would have utilised only one sponsorship. 

What if I have sponsored someone less than 5 years ago and/or sponsored two partners?

Depending on the circumstances of the sponsor, their members of the family unit, and other factors, there may be a scope for waiving the sponsorship limitation (whether the limitation is the 5-year limitation, the two-sponsorships limitation, or both).

Such compelling circumstances must affect the interest of the sponsor or their dependents. The compelling circumstances that affect solely the applicant may not be relevant or have much weight.

These are some examples of the compelling circumstances:

  • The sponsor and the applicant have a dependent child together.
  • The death of the sponsor’s previous partner
  • The sponsor’s previous partner abandons the sponsor, and the sponsor needs their support to care for their child(ren).
  • The new relationship is longstanding relationship.

Are there any other limitations on sponsorships?

The short answer is “Yes”. The long answer would be covered in Part II of this article, so stay tuned.

How can we help?

At Longton Migration, we have professional immigration team of experienced immigration lawyers and migration agents to help you resolve your complex visa issues. We can discuss your case and explore the prospects of a successful waiver of the applicable sponsorship limitations as well as preparing the waiver submissions for you and advising you on the necessary evidence for a potentially successful waiver.

Contact us today to learn more about the sponsorship limitation of partner visa, and discuss with our immigration lawyers about your visa issues.

*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*

Surrogacy Laws Australia | Citizenship by Descent for Surrogacy

by Ahmad Shady (Migration)Paul Blake (KPT), Jason Neo (LL FamLaw)

This article is a collaboration between our immigration law, family law, and criminal defence divisions

There’s an old expression that success has many fathers and failure is an orphan. This rings especially true in the complex realm of surrogacy laws in Australia, where legal intricacies abound.

This observation applies in a couple of senses for those wishing to start a family but unable to conceive and finding international surrogacy to be the only way to have a child of their own.

The confusion and uncertainty that can ensue between the varied requirements of more than one country can only add so much trouble and pain to those heading off down this route with the best of intentions.

Surrogacy is one of those complicated areas of law in which not only are there territorial jurisdictional overlaps between two or more countries, and sometimes several state/provincial jurisdictions, it also spans   several legal practice areas, dragging in considerations of family law, criminal law, and – when done internationally – immigration and citizenship law.

Surrogacy can be done by using the genetic material from both parents, by using a combination of genetic materials from one of the intended parents and donated genetic material from a donor, either due to one of the intended parents being sterile, or in the case of same-sex couples.

In most Australian jurisdictions, the gestating mother can be compensated for reasonable costs incurred (e.g.: medical, transport, lost wages, etc.) but cannot be paid above that, otherwise it would be considered commercial surrogacy, which is a criminal offence.

Even more interestingly, it is a criminal offence for the residents of the ACT, NSW, and QLD to engage in commercial surrogacy (whether as intended parents or gestating parent) anywhere in the world, due to the extraterritorial provisions in the criminal codes in these three states/territories. Extraterritorial criminal law is unusual and seen in only a limited range of offences. This is one of those areas where you can offend an Australian domestic law outside of the territory of Australia.

For a child born under surrogacy arrangements to be considered a child of one or more persons, the Family Law Act 1975 requires the Court of a State or Territory to make an order under a prescribed law of the State or Territory. In the context of the State of New South Wales, section 12 of the Surrogacy Act 2010 authorises a Court to make a parentage order in relation to a child of a surrogacy arrangement.

In considering as to whether to make a parentage order, the Court must be satisfied that the mandatory preconditions to making of a parentage order detailed in division 4 of the Surrogacy Act 2010 (NSW) have been met, and one of these preconditions  is that the surrogacy arrangement must not be a commercial surrogacy arrangement.

Hence, in the context of the State of New South Wales, there is no opportunity for a child born under a commercial surrogacy arrangement satisfy the requirements of section 60HB of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).

As one would imagine, finding a volunteer who is willing to undergo the process of pregnancy and birth on behalf of someone else altruistically is quite a big ask and not readily available for most people. Therefore, a lot of Australians aspiring to become parents seek surrogacy elsewhere where commercial surrogacy is legal.

Having said that, international surrogacy – commercial or otherwise – is a complicated affair that spans family law in the overseas jurisdiction, potentially criminal law in Australia (if one or both intended parents are ACT/NSW/QLD residents), and citizenship law.

Contrary to the popular belief, having an Australian Citizen parent (or even two Australian Citizen parents) does not confer citizenship automatically on the child if the child is born overseas. This confusion stems from the fact that for some other countries, the doctrine of jus sanguinis is an operation of law one.

Australians having a child born overseas whether by surrogacy or otherwise must apply for Citizenship by descent for the child AND receive the approval before they can even apply for an Australian Passport.

For children born without the use of a surrogate parent, it is usually a much simpler process, where the criteria have to be met, which is:

  • At least one parent was a citizen at the time of birth (if a parent dies before the child’s birth, their status at the time of their child’s birth is deemed to be the same as their status at the time of their death).
  • If the parent passing down citizenship by descent is a citizen by descent themselves, one of the following two criteria must be met:
    • The child is stateless, or
    • The parent had lived in Australia as a citizen or a visa holder for periods adding up to two years.

An application needs to be prepared, along with all the required documents, lodged, and approved before the child becomes a citizen. Unlike citizenship by birth where a citizenship certificate will show the child to have been retroactively a citizen since their birth date regardless of the certificate issue date, Citizenship by Descent takes effect only from the date of approval.

There is plenty of documents that have to be prepared beforehand to streamline the process, as often the parents need to fly back as soon as possible.

With surrogacy, things get a bit more complicated. The paperwork required for citizenship by descent is considerably and significantly more than other cases.

In some cases, if the country of birth is a jus soli country (birthright citizenship, e.g. USA, Canada, etc.) it might be faster to obtain a passport from the country of birth and an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) if said country is ETA-eligible. This way the family can fly back home while the citizenship application is processed.

Unfortunately, not all passports are born equal, and this may not be readily available for most countries, and not all ETA-eligible countries are birthright citizenship countries, and if we add the additional filter of countries where surrogacy is legal that list gets much smaller.

There are also a lot of considerations that you must watch for, such as the importance of obtaining a parentage order from the courts in the other jurisdiction, the critical nature  of the time of such orders, where getting it one day too late may preclude your child from eligibility for citizenship by descent and make their pathway to Australia

How can we help?

Your best bet before considering international surrogacy is to consult our multidisciplinary team so we can advise you on what documents and information you will need, pitfalls to avoid, and potential issues you may come into.

Also, although we cannot advise on the family or criminal law in the overseas jurisdiction where you are considering surrogacy, we will be able to tell you what exactly we would require from the lawyers in that jurisdiction, so you can ask the right questions and have a better understanding to surrogacy laws Australia, preferably before engaging the surrogate as well.

*Disclaimer: This is intended as general information only and not to be construed as legal advice. The above information is subject to changes over time. You should always seek professional advice before taking any course of action.*

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