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Effective 1 July 2026, the Victoria - Great South Coast Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) has introduced new nomination fees for businesses sponsoring overseas workers.

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With 5 years of experience in assisting with skills assessments, Skill Direct has found that the rejection rate for CDRs is very high when applicants attempt to complete the SA process themselves.
One of the most common questions visa applicants ask is: If my Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) has expired, do I need to get a new one?
The pursuit of employment in Australia as a pathway to Permanent Residency and career transformation remains highly attractive to the Vietnamese workforce, from students to experienced professionals.
VETASSESS has just implemented two new updates to its Portal system to make the application process faster and more convenient: 1. Support for renewing and re-evaluating DAMA applications. Candidates participating in the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) can now submit their applications directly […]
With Australian migration policies from the Department of Home Affairs changing continuously year after year, keeping pace with the latest updates can be a significant challenge.
Completing your Provisional Skills Assessment early fast-tracks your pathway to the Job Ready Program and permanent residency in Australia
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