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482 Visa Salary Increase from 1 July 2026: New CSIT and SSIT Explained for Employers

Mar 3, 2026

By Cathrine Burnett, Principal Migration Agent Ferntree Migration Employer-sponsored visa salary thresholds will increase from 1 July 2026, following the latest wage data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This change will impact businesses...

485 Visa Application Charge Increased to $4,600 from 1 March 2026: Implications for Graduate Pathways and Skilled Migration

Mar 2, 2026

By Cathrine Burnett, Principal Migration Agent Ferntree Migration The Department of Home Affairs, from 1 March 2026, has increased the visa application charge for the Temporary Graduate 485 visa (Subclass 485) to AUD $4,600. This is a significant cost increase to...

🇦🇺 How to Migrate to Australia for Work — Free Live Seminar in São Paulo

Oct 14, 2025

Dreaming of a better life in Australia?Australia urgently needs skilled professionals — and people under 45 from Brazil now have more opportunities than ever to live and work legally in Australia. Join us for a free, live seminar in São Paulo and discover exactly how...

Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa: What You Need to Know

Jan 14, 2025

Australia’s immigration system underwent a major transformation with the introduction of the Skills in Demand (SID) 482 Visa. Replacing the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS subclass 482) visa on 7 December 2024, this revamped program aims to streamline skilled migration,...

Navigating the Australian Skills in Demand Visa (Formerly 482 Visa) for Hospitality Businesses

Jan 6, 2025

Hospitality employers and skilled migrants, take note! On 7th December 2024, the Australian Government announced significant changes to the 482 Visa, now rebranded as the Skills in Demand Visa (SID). These updates to the 482 visa regime represent a shift that directly...

Australia Immigration’s New Skills in Demand (SID) Visa and Core Skills Occupation List: What Applicants Need to Know

Dec 6, 2024

On December 7, 2024, the Australian Government will implement the Skills in Demand (SID) visa program, replacing the existing Temporary Skill Shortage (Subclass 482) visa. Central to this change is the introduction of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), which...

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"Cathrine Burnett-Wake is a highly professional migration agent with in-depth knowledge of the visa application process. She was prompt in her replies and always available to chat via phone, email or Skype. She answered all questions, clearly explained visa policies and managed expectations along the way. She also helped adapt my application to changing scenarios, reviewed the necessary materials on time, and sometimes worked outside of business hours to minimize delays in document submission. I am grateful for her help."

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Skilled Nominated Subclass 190

"Thank you for all the help and direction you have given us in attaining such a great result. Likewise to all your staff who tirelessly worked behind the scenes to make this happen. After a long and enduring journey of hopefulness, heartbreak, elation, hardship this will be truly a blessing not only for me but also for the future of my family. Positive result would not have been achieved without your legal expertise, dedication and hard work. Again, thank you! With much appreciation."

Zimwock, Kelsang, Lhazom, Khando, Chime
Successful MRT application - Distinguished Talent Visa - Remitted

"Charlie Bears is a family run business owning offices in the UK and Australia and we wanted to expand our business operation in Australasia with the assistance of one of our family members. What seemed like a daunting process was made very simple by Cathrine not only to assist the company to gain sponsorship status but also to assist with a personal business visa. I would recommend Cathrine to any prospective client wishing to gain assistance with what could be a very tricky process."

William Morris
Business Sponsorship and personal visa

"Given that our situation was quite complex (previous visa refused), Cathrine's knowledge and guidance during our PMV application gave us great peace of mind. We also valued their sense of humour and reassurance throughout the process. Her understanding of our situation, attention to detail and instinctive ability to offer the right advice was extremely valuable. As a result, our visa was granted without any complications. Without hesitation, we would thoroughly recommend their services to anyone seeking migration advice."

A Lynch & T Orfanos
Subclass 300 - Granted

"Cathrine assisted me with the Migration Review Tribunal application for my elderly mother’s Visitor Visa from Afghanistan. It was rejected by the Department and I understand how difficult it is for a successful application. Cathrine drafted the application for review days after my initial appointment. Cathrine and her staff wrote statements for myself, my mother and my family. She also provided clear guidance as to what documentation I would need and was very helpful at the Tribunal Hearing. I highly recommend her services."

ABadshah Taniwal
Visitor (subclass 600) visa:Sponsored Family Stream - MRT appeal - remitted

""Cathrine and the team made the complex process of applying for a prospective marriage visa manageable, and were very responsive throughout the entire process. The assistance they provided in completing the mountains of paperwork for the visa application was very handy. Our visa was approved in three and a half months when the standard processing time is twelve months because our application was completed very thoroughly and very professionally. We couldn't have done it on our own. Engaging Cathrine as our migration agent was worth every cent."

Rudolf Conradie & Anelia Heese
Prospective Spouse Visa (subclass 300)

"After having our previous visa application rejected, I turned to Cathrine and with her expertise in this area she carefully navigated her way through the red tape and idiosyncrasies of the Immigration Department and succeeded in overturning the Departments initial rejection and securing the visa."

Angelo Covelli
CPA, Medium sized public accounting practice

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