Visa Changes
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Queensland announces SUSPENSION of state nomination applications! Unfinalised applications AFFECTED!
If you currently have a paid application with BSMQ that has not been finalised, you can either choose to: stay in the queue to be processed once applications have been reopened OR request a refund …
Changes to the Student Visa Evidence Requirements! Immigration risk ratings for countries and education providers to be updated on 31 March 2017!
Key terms: Australian Student Visa - Subclass 500 - Visa application requirements - financial evidence - Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion The Department of Immigration and Border Protection …
Australian Immigration Changes – changes to skilled occupation lists, 457 visa list, 2-stage Australian visas, character and criminal records, integrity checks
In an earlier blog published in June this year, it was mentioned that the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has been getting tougher in relation to the processing of visa …
Work and Holiday 462 visa available for second year! Great for those from eligible countries including USA, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Malaysia and more!
Effective from 19 November 2016, subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa holders will be eligible to apply for a second Work and Holiday visa if they have worked for at least 88 days or 3 months in the …
Changes announced for the Temporary Activity Visas for Australia
A new Temporary Activity Visa Framework for Australia will commence on 19 November 2016. With effect from 19 November 2016 there will only be four temporary activity visas, namely: - Subclass 400 …
Australian Migration News 1 July 2016! News for SOL, CSOL, Accountants, Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Student Visas and more!
Happy New Australian Migration Programme Year 2016-17!News for Accountants, Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Student Visas and more! The 1st of July each year ushers in the new migration programme year …
Australian Student Visas to be Reduced to TWO Subclasses in July 2016!
From 1 July 2016 the Australian student visa programme will be amended to having just two visa subclasses (currently there are EIGHT subclasses). The two visa subclasses will be Subclass 500 (Student) …
The 10 Things You Need To Know for 457 Visas - 2015 November Update
What is the Australia 457 Work Visa? The Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), popularly referred to as the “457 visa” is the most common temporary work visa for Australia. You can apply for …
Occupation Ceilings Announced - Accountant places reduced by more than half!
More news in relation to the Australian migration programme in the new fiscal year! Here is an overview: Occupation Ceilings for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year Released – Bad news for Accountants and …
Changes for the Migration Programme in the New Fiscal Year 2015-16
The new fiscal year has arrived! Historically the Department of Immigration and Border Protection introduces changes to the Australian migration programme on the 1st July each year. Below is a list of …