Episode Summary: In today’s episode, we discuss the recent changes to the student visa program. As part of the new measures being introduced to the Australian Migration System one of the changes recommended was to bring in reforms that would directly impact International Students and Temporary Graduate Visa holders. For all applications lodged on and after the 23 March 2024, the government is now raising the English language requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas. The...

Episode Summary: The Temporary Skill Shortage visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill. There are many pathways available to someone on a 482 visa for permanent residency. Amitava begins the conversation by discussing how an employer in Australia can nominate an overseas worker for a TSS visa when they are unable to fill the position locally. He touches upon the eligibility requirements of an applicant...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we have a conversation about the great Kiwi exodus. Amitava reveals why so many New Zealanders are flocking to Oz. Many young professionals in the critical sector and health care industry from Wellington, Christchurch, or Auckland are keen to make the move from NZ. They find that wages in Australia are higher, the cost of living is lower than in NZ and the real estate market is more suitable to many who are first home buyers. Amitava explains why his...

Episode Summary: Every visa, except a PR, comes with certain conditions when granted. Some conditions always apply, and some may apply depending on a range of criteria. These visa conditions apply not only to the primary applicant, but also to all the secondary applicants as well. A breach of any of the conditions that are imposed on an applicant's visa may result in the visa being revoked. One must be cognizant of what these conditions are and where one can find more information about the...

Episode Summary: There are many ways for skilled migrants to work and live in Australia and make it their permanent home. Regional Migration is one such way to make this move a possibility. The regional migration program consists of: • 2 skilled regional provisional visas that provide a pathway to permanent residence. • a skilled regional permanent resident visa (from November 2022) – subclass 191. • additional points under the Skilled Migration Points Test for skilled migrants nominated...

Episode Summary: When you lodge an EOI within a nominated occupation, your skills must meet the standards set by the DHA to work in that occupation. To prove your eligibility, an applicant must get their skills assessed by a skills assessing authority. If you don't get a positive assessment result you cannot apply for a skilled migration visa. Obtaining a suitable skills assessment is mandatory for some visa subclasses (and streams) and may be requested for others. A skill assessment is...

Episode Summary: The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) is a section within the Department of Home Affairs. Under the Migration Act, this body is granted certain powers and responsibilities for registering and overseeing over 4500 migration agents who provide immigration assistance. In this episode Amitava talks in detail about their role in registering & overseeing migration agents who provide migration assistance, CPD of migration agents, managing providers...

Episode Summary: One of the objectives of the Migration Strategy is to streamline the temporary skilled migration.  It makes up 9% of Australia’s total temporary migration system. For the system to work more efficiently for both employers and overseas workers, the back-to-front system needs to be overhauled so that Australia can attract highly skilled workers from a rapidly growing pool of young skilled talent. In this podcast Amitava touches upon why action is needed, what are the existing...

On 23 May 2023, Australia and India entered into a Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA). The MMPA is a bilateral framework that supports and promotes two-way migration and mobility between our two countries while addressing issues pertaining to illegal and irregular migration. The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme or (‘MATES’) is a new scheme, established under the MMPA, to enable the temporary mobility of Indian university graduates and early...

When you apply for a visa, ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​you and family members who apply for a visa with you might need to have health examinations to prove you meet the health requirement. If you fail to meet the health requirement, a visa processing offer may consider exercising a health waiver, if it is available for your visa subclass, and contact you to advise you of this and seek further information from you. In this podcast, Amitava clarifies which visa subclasses are eligible for a...

In this episode, Amitava compares and contrasts key features about the Working & Holiday Visa (417) and Work & Holiday Visa (462). This visa is for young adults who want an extended holiday in Australia and be able to work there to fund their stay. Australia's reciprocal Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program has been fostering stronger links between young people from Australia and around the world since 1975.  It allows young adults to have a 12 month holiday, during which they can...

If you have the business acumen to operate a new or existing business or have the resources to make a significant investment in Australia, then now would be the time to make the move. The Business Innovation & Investment Provisional Visa let's you stay in Australia for up to 5 years if invited to apply, bring eligible members of your family and apply for a permanent residency if certain requirements are met. Listen to Amitava break it down for you in this episode, and help you explore...

Are you confused about what the right Skilled Occupation would be for you when it's time for your skills assessment? Can you relate your work experience with one of these: 1. You could have a Bachelors in Commerce or a Degree in Engineering but not Computer Science, and you have been working in IT for a few years. 2. You never went to culinary school but you have years of experiencing working as a chef. 3. You have been a Business Development Manager or Account Manager all your life. 4....

A partner visa allows the partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa. You apply for the temporary and the permanent partner visas together. In this episode Amitava and Arun discuss the various partner visas available, their eligibility criteria, cost of application and other complexities that my arise during the application. Amitava also...

In this episode Amitava answers the most frequently asked questions about the PR process. We cover a range of topics: Skilled Migration, Regional Migration, Employer Nomination, Partner Visa, Business Visa, & Refugee Visa. - Links - For Amitava on LinkedIn: ⁠Amitava LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠  For Debika Migration Services: ⁠⁠DMS Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DMS Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠DMS Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠DMS YouTube⁠⁠ If you have any feedback or suggestions on future topics you'd like us to explore, contact us...

In today's episode, Amitava and Arun are joined by Irene Ramsey - PMO at DMS -, and our guest Subhavana Arora. Amitava discusses how professionals from overseas with experience in providing essential mainstream and community services to individuals, families, groups, or communities can qualify for a Permanent Residency or a Pathway to PR. Our guest - Subhavana Arora, is a Human Resources and Payroll Manager at HHCC (a NDIS Service Provider in NSW), who is responsible for assessing and...

Amitava and Arun discuss how International Students can maximize their stay and improve their work experience in Australia and ultimately secure pathway to Permanent Residency. - Links - For Amitava on LinkedIn: Amitava LinkedIn⁠⁠ For Debika Migration Services: ⁠DMS Website⁠ ⁠⁠DMS Facebook⁠ ⁠DMS Instagram⁠ ⁠DMS YouTube⁠ If you have any feedback or suggestions on future topics you'd like us to explore, contact us at ⁠[email protected]

Moving to Australia is a podcast for skilled workers, students, or business investors who are keen to migrate to Australia. In this weekly podcast our founder, Amitava Deb, brings to you valuable insights on the Australian Immigration system and guides you on how to successfully migrate to the land down under.

In this episode, our host Arun Belur talks to the founder of Debika Migration Services, Amitava Deb, and discusses why Australia has become a home for so many from around the world. Amitava, an IIT graduate who moved to Australia in 1989, talks about his roots and why he started his company back in 2004. He even gives his insight into how DMS helps skilled migrants, students and business owners pick the right pathway to make Australia their permanent home. - Links - For Amitava on...