1/10/14 Due to the large volume of applications received, applications for State nomination for ICT occupations will not be accepted from 1 October 2014 to 5 January 2015. The temporary closure will allow for the processing of all outstanding applications, with the assistance of industry assessment panels, and will reduce delays for future applicants. The occupations […]
25/9/14 The successful passage of a Greens’ disallowance motion has overturned the government’s attempts to scrap a range of essential, affordable family and carer visas. “The Senate has voted to keep families living together and looking after each other in Australia,” the Greens’ immigration spokesperson, Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said. “The success of this disallowance motion […]
1/8/14 From 1 August 2014, electronic lodgement of the Subclass 600 (Visitor) visa has been extended to 66 additional countries and territories. The 66 additional countries and territories are: Angola, Anguilla, Armenia, Benin, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Cayman Islands, the Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, the Democratic […]
1/7/14 The following changes will apply to applications made for the above visas on or after 1 July 2014. The following occupations will be added to the SOL: Chef (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) 351311) Bricklayer (ANZSCO 331111) Wall and Floor Tiler (ANZSCO 333411) Occupations added to the CSOL: The following […]
30/5/14 The cessation of new applications under the Other Family and Non-Contributory Parent visas will take place from 30 May 2014. The visa subclasses affected are: Parent (subclass 103) Aged Parent (subclass 804) Aged Dependent Relative (114) Remaining Relative (115) Carer (116) Remaining Relative (835) Carer (836) Aged Dependent Relative (838)
14/5/14 Minister Morrison has announced the signing of a reciprocal work and holiday visa agreement between Greece and Australia. Each country will eventually grant 500 visas per year. Both countries are working to implement the necessary legal and administrative processes to allow the visas to come into effect. The one-year work and holiday visa differs from a working […]
Student Visa Subclass 482 Temporary Skills Shortage visa If you are looking to study in Australia and need assistance with your student visa please contact our office to discuss your situation. You need to enrol in a CRICOS registered course, have the required level of English proficiency, and arrange Overseas Student Health Cover for the […]
Skilled Visa General Skilled Migration The Independent Skilled Migration Visa programme is a suitable Australian migration pathway for potential applicants who: Are over 18 and less than 45 years of age Have good English language ability Are nominating an eligible occupation Have relevant skilled work experience Have a recognised qualification or trade and a valid […]
Partner Visa Partner Visas Are you in a relationship with an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen? If you are married or in a De Facto relationship and can demonstrate that you have a commitment to a shared life with the exclusion of all others you may be eligible for a Partner […]
Working Holiday Visa The Working Holiday (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa programs encourage cultural exchange and closer ties between arrangement countries by allowing young people aged 18 – 30 years to have an extended holiday supplemented by short-term employment. The programs generally enable the holder a one time opportunity to enter […]
Parent & Child Visas Parent Visas Temporary Sponsored Parent 870 Visa If you have children in Australia and would like to lodge an application to remain in Australia permanently you may be eligible for a parent visa. To be eligible to apply for a parent or aged parent category of visa you must be sponsored […]
Sponsored Workers Employer sponsored visas are a very important part of the Australian migration program as they allow for specific skills gaps in the Australian market to be filled quickly by overseas workers. Temporary Skills Shortage Visa – Subclass 482 The 482 visa programme commenced on 18 March 2018 and replaced the 457 visa. The […]