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Crackdown on Partner Visa Applications – Australia Immigration Department gets tough!
Submitting a visa application is the first step in obtaining temporary or permanent residence in Australia. While most visa applications are finalised in 6-12 months, some visa applications such as …
Crisis for Accountants looking to migrate to Australia under Skilled Migration!
Accountants have traditionally formed a large part of the Australia skilled migration numbers. The ANZSCO Unit Group 2211 includes: 221111 Accountant (General) 221112 Management Accountant 221113 …
Ceased visa classes Reopened - Parent, Remaining Relative, Aged Dependent Relative & Carer visas
Ceased visa classes Reopened - Parent, Remaining Relative, Aged Dependent Relative & Carer visas Visa Classes Now Open Senator Hanson-Young’s disallowance motion against theMigration …
End of Australian Migration Program year on 30 June 2014 may effect visa criteria and eligibility
End of Australian Migration Program year on 30 June 2014 may effect visa criteria and eligibility The migration program year runs with the financial year, from 1 July 2013 to the 30 June 2014. When …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 …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 …Scott Morrison – the New Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
On the 16 September 2013 Prime Minster Tony Abbot announced his Ministry. He has appointed Scott Morrison as the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. This title is a change from what had …The Coalition’s approach to skilled migration, 457 visas and English testing – Scott Morrison in his own words!
Scott Morrison is likely to be announced as the new Minister for Immigration. He was the Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship from 8 up until the Federal election on the 7th September 2013. …