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10 Things About the Employer Sponsored RSMS Subclass 187 visa
2018 UPDATE Important changes affecting Queensland, Victoria and South Australia State Sponsorship for 190, 489 and 187 visas as migration year nears end! How to increase your points for Employer …
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 …
Great news for Working Holiday Visa holders and Parents of Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents born overseas
With the Australian Parliament back in motion, developments to the Australian visa programme have been announced in quick succession. Here are two recent news update that will be of interest to many. …
Australia Introduces the New Entrepreneur Visa
The new Entrepreneur Visa which was first mentioned in December 2015 will be open for applications before the end of 2016, according to the announcement by the Australian Government National …
South Australia announces School Fees for children of 457 visa holders
The South Australian (SA) State Government has introduced school fees for 457 visa holders starting on 1 January 2017. New 457 visa holders who arrive in South Australia from 1 January 2017 will have …
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) …
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 …
Priority Processing now available for Visitor Visa Applicants from China
On 15 March 2016, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) introduced new provisions that allow priority processing of visitor visa applications for Chinese nationals. This program …
Australia announces new Entrepreneur Visa to promote innovation
Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull has announced new visa pathways for innovative entrepreneurs under the new National Innovation and Science Agenda. Australia has recently been ranked low …
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 …