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Breaking the Silence: The Nixon Review Unveils Key Findings on Australia’s Visa System
In a groundbreaking move, the Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, the Hon Clare O’Neil MP, has unveiled the findings of the Rapid Review into the Exploitation of Australia’s Visa System, aptly known as the Nixon Review. This release, which took place on October 4, 2023, signifies a critical step towards addressing the…
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Becoming an Australian Permanent Resident: A Comprehensive Roadmap
Australia’s vast and captivating landscapes, thriving urban centres, and exceptional quality of life have long lured people from across the globe. If you’re eager to join the ranks of Australian permanent residents, this article serves as your comprehensive guide, outlining the steps and requirements to turn that dream into reality. Step 1: Select the…
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Empowering Skilled Migrants: Visa Changes for Australia’s Economic Revival
In a bid to facilitate Australia’s post-pandemic resurgence and to acknowledge the vital contributions of highly skilled migrants, the Morrison Government is rolling out significant visa changes. These measures are tailored to make it more feasible for skilled migrants to not only remain in Australia but also actively participate in pivotal sectors that are…
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Employers Rate JCU Graduates as Best in Australia
James Cook University (JCU) graduates are leading the way in employer satisfaction, according to a national survey. JCU graduates topped the list in the Australian Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching 2017 ‘Employer Satisfaction Survey’ (QILT ESS) receiving the highest percentage of favourable ratings from employers. They outranked graduates from all other universities across Australia.…
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Spouse Visas Are Impossible To Obtain Unless You Have a Joint Bank Account
Not strictly true, as some couples nowadays prefer to keep their finances independent. Overseas partner visa applicants who do not have these important documents – joint bank accounts – can still succeed. We can show you how to compensate with other evidentiary documents from yourselves, friends and family. Evidence for partner visas covers many…
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Spouse Visa Applications Are Easy – My Friend Did It Him/Herself
That may be true for your friend but, if your friend was jumping off a high cliff and over rocks into the ocean, would you jump too? None of us do everything our friends do – we need to make our own choices, especially in matters as important as love and migration where the…
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Visa Overhaul to Slam Door on 55,000 Skilled Migrants
The government’s Visa crackdown is estimated to slash Australia’s annual skilled immigration intake by more than 55,000, or about a quarter of the total. The Australian Population Research Institute’s study suggests this could ease congestion and house price growth. The government’s amendments have put an axe through the two pillars of the past immigration…
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Australia May Introduce Mandatory Provisional Visas Before Permanent Residency
The government is discussing plans to introduce mandatory provisional Visas before migrants are allowed to live in Australia on permanent Visas. Migrants coming to Australia may have to spend a certain period of time on mandatory provisional Visas before they are granted a permanent residency. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (now the…
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Working Holiday Age Raised to 35
Some welcome news for working holiday travellers wishing to visit Australia to work and holiday. Applicants can now be up to 35 years of age at the time of making an application. A Subclass 417 Working holiday Visa is a temporary Visa for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for…
Read More
Visa Application Charges to Rise
Visa Application Charges to rise – as part of the 2017-18 Budget, the Australian Government announced a number of changes to existing Visa Application Charges (VACs). From 1 July 2017 all current VACs payable to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) will be indexed annually in line with the forecast Consumer Price…
Read More
Breaking the Silence: The Nixon Review Unveils Key Findings on Australia’s Visa System
In a groundbreaking move, the Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security, the Hon Clare O’Neil MP, has unveiled the findings of the Rapid Review into the Exploitation of Australia’s Visa System, aptly known as the Nixon Review. This release, which took place on October 4, 2023, signifies a critical step towards addressing the…
Read More
Becoming an Australian Permanent Resident: A Comprehensive Roadmap
Australia’s vast and captivating landscapes, thriving urban centres, and exceptional quality of life have long lured people from across the globe. If you’re eager to join the ranks of Australian permanent residents, this article serves as your comprehensive guide, outlining the steps and requirements to turn that dream into reality. Step 1: Select the…
Read More
Empowering Skilled Migrants: Visa Changes for Australia’s Economic Revival
In a bid to facilitate Australia’s post-pandemic resurgence and to acknowledge the vital contributions of highly skilled migrants, the Morrison Government is rolling out significant visa changes. These measures are tailored to make it more feasible for skilled migrants to not only remain in Australia but also actively participate in pivotal sectors that are…
Read More
Employers Rate JCU Graduates as Best in Australia
James Cook University (JCU) graduates are leading the way in employer satisfaction, according to a national survey. JCU graduates topped the list in the Australian Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching 2017 ‘Employer Satisfaction Survey’ (QILT ESS) receiving the highest percentage of favourable ratings from employers. They outranked graduates from all other universities across Australia.…
Read More
Spouse Visas Are Impossible To Obtain Unless You Have a Joint Bank Account
Not strictly true, as some couples nowadays prefer to keep their finances independent. Overseas partner visa applicants who do not have these important documents – joint bank accounts – can still succeed. We can show you how to compensate with other evidentiary documents from yourselves, friends and family. Evidence for partner visas covers many…
Read More
Spouse Visa Applications Are Easy – My Friend Did It Him/Herself
That may be true for your friend but, if your friend was jumping off a high cliff and over rocks into the ocean, would you jump too? None of us do everything our friends do – we need to make our own choices, especially in matters as important as love and migration where the…
Read More
Visa Overhaul to Slam Door on 55,000 Skilled Migrants
The government’s Visa crackdown is estimated to slash Australia’s annual skilled immigration intake by more than 55,000, or about a quarter of the total. The Australian Population Research Institute’s study suggests this could ease congestion and house price growth. The government’s amendments have put an axe through the two pillars of the past immigration…
Read More
Australia May Introduce Mandatory Provisional Visas Before Permanent Residency
The government is discussing plans to introduce mandatory provisional Visas before migrants are allowed to live in Australia on permanent Visas. Migrants coming to Australia may have to spend a certain period of time on mandatory provisional Visas before they are granted a permanent residency. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (now the…
Read More
Working Holiday Age Raised to 35
Some welcome news for working holiday travellers wishing to visit Australia to work and holiday. Applicants can now be up to 35 years of age at the time of making an application. A Subclass 417 Working holiday Visa is a temporary Visa for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for…
Read More
Visa Application Charges to Rise
Visa Application Charges to rise – as part of the 2017-18 Budget, the Australian Government announced a number of changes to existing Visa Application Charges (VACs). From 1 July 2017 all current VACs payable to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) will be indexed annually in line with the forecast Consumer Price…
Read More