Visa Condition 8503
Visa Condition 8503 It is important to take a close look at your visa grant letter. Is your visa subject to Condition 8503 – No further stay? If so, you are generally prohibited from lodging a valid visa application whilst in Australia. This means that, to lodge a subsequent visa, you would be required to […]
Resident Return Visas
Resident Return Visas 30 August 2016 Only Australian citizens have automatic right of entry into Australia. That is, all non-Australian citizens require a visa to lawfully enter and remain in Australia. The Resident Return Visa (RRV) is a permanent visa for current and former Australian permanent residents. It allows you to maintain or regain your […]
Federal Government backs down on plan to introduce backpacker tax hike
Federal Government backs down on plan to introduce backpacker tax hike 28th September 2016 Good news for working holiday visa holders and applicants. In recognising the importance of backpackers to the tourism industry and agricultural sector, the Federal Government will introduce the following changes to the working holiday visa Subclasses 417 and 462 on 1 […]
New Consolidated Skilled Occupation List 2016/2017
New Consolidated Skilled Occupation List 2016/2017 3 July 2016 The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) recently released the updated Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL) for 2016/2017, which came into effect on 1 July 2016. This list will impact skilled workers wanting to migrate to Australia using one of the various visa pathways. In […]
2 Year Work Requirement to Avoid Visa Cancellation
Relocation to Australia seems like a wonderful idea for many immigrants. It represents a new start; perhaps a new career if the migrant is able to secure a work sponsor or an employer in Australia. But just like everywhere else, career or job security depends on many factors some of which are beyond your control. […]
New Citizenship Pathway for NZ Citizens
If you contracted the services of a Migration Agent in Australia ask him or her about the Australian government’s new option or pathway for holders of New Zealand Special Category visa (SCV) to gain permanent residency status in Australia. Relocation to Australia is now possible assuming the visa holder meets the following requirements: Arrived in […]
English Requirements for Subclass 457 Visas
Effective last 18 April 2015, Australia changed its guidelines on English – language testing requirements for visa applicants of primary Subclass 457. The change in guidelines included an adjustment in the required minimum scores for English testing and allowed providers to implement their own tests. For immigrants who are in the process of planning relocation […]
5 Benefits of Using a Migration Agent
5 Benefits of Using a Migration Agent Many immigrants have this misconception that relocation to Australia is not a complicated matter. They believe it is a process they can manage on their own. Like most first time ventures, everything is conjecture until they actually undergo the migration process. Then they realize it’s not as simple […]
Relocating to Australia
Australia has been consistently ranked as one of the most expensive to live. Australia is also consistently ranked as the most popular country for relocation and immigration. The truth is a number of the studies done on the most expensive countries are severely flawed and limited because there are many variations of the same product […]
Housing in Australia for Migrants
For migrants having their immigration papers for Australia approved represents a major turning point in their lives. It is an opportunity to start fresh and build a new life in one of the most progressive economies in the world. Once the euphoria of victory and success has set in, the focus now shifts to an […]
