Australian Visa
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Government announces ceasing of Family visa categories by 2 June 2014 –Parent ( non-contributory), Remaining Relative, Aged Dependent Relative and Carer visas
It has recently been announced that the Parent, Remaining Relative, Aged Dependent Relative & Carer visas will be ceased on 2 June 2014. This is following on from the Australian Budget in which it …
Australia is ranked first on social and economic indicators
This is an interesting article contrasting Australia’s ranking on social and economic indicators which is very high and the perceptions of Australian’s in relation to life in Australia, which is …
MRT waiting times are dropping fast – if you have lodged with the MRT- Are you ready for a hearing?
MRT waiting times are dropping fast The Migration Institure of Australia, the peak migration industry body, has released the following information from the April April MRT RRT Community Liaison: “The …
ANMAC announces new Resources available to assist with the skills assessment process for enrolled nurses that preparing to apply for Australian PR
New Resources are available on the ANMAC website to assist applicants and Registered Migration Agents to prepare skills assessments for Enrolled Nurses. This is in response to the large number of …
Closure of ACT nomination program to overseas applicants for 2013/14 for Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa – Closure of ACT nomination program to overseas applicants for 2013/14 The ACT government has released to following information today: “The Australian …
Australian Students visa holders – changing courses can lead to visa cancellation
The DIBP has embarked on a campaign to inform students of the risks of changing from a streamlined course to a lower course. “Changing course advice for streamlined visa holders If you want to change …
New Investment options for the Significant Investor Visa SIV to attract more Investors
On her website Senator Michaela Cash, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, has announced new investment options for the Significant Investor Visa: ‘New investment options include …
Partner Visas are Number 1 for Christmas!
Why are Partner Visas Number one for Christmas? Every year I notice that in the weeks leading up to Christmas there is a dramatic rise in the number of visa enquiries about Partner Visas. There may be …
Australian ICT Graduates – one day could cost $12,000 and one year of your life! Get your ACS skills assessment in before the 15 January 2014!
The ACS has announced changes to skills assessments that will effect Australian ICT graduates! The skills assessment criteria up until the 14 Jan 2014 does not require any experience for Australian …
SA Opposition leader Steven Marshall to lobby for more Migrants
The comments of opposition leader Steven Marshall are reported by Journalist Liam Mannix. On 27th September at the Urban Development Institute of SA lunch at the InterContinental in Adelaide Steven …