The fastest, least-expensive way to receive a parent visa
After receiving permanent residence or citizenship in Australia, some people want to bring their parents to Australia, particularly to help working parents raise children. Until recently, the options were very limited. There is the 804 Aged Parent Onshore visa, but […]
Read MoreUpdate opens up regional permanent residence visa in its final weeks
Visa applicants with less employment experience now have greater access to the permanent residence visas through a last-minute policy change in the final weeks of the 187 visa before it closes forever on 16 November 2019. Previous policy incorrectly interpreted […]
Read MoreRegional permanent residence visa window to close on 23 Oct 2019
The window for employees on a temporary visa to gain immediate permanent residence through the 187 employer-sponsored visa will slam shut very soon. Employees on a temporary visa need to have arrangements in place by Wednesday, 23 October 2019 in […]
Read MorePR through employer-sponsorship still possible
There is still a large number of occupations for PR in regional areas The Australian government changed the occupation lists for employer-sponsored visas again on 1 July 2017. The new occupation lists apply to 457 temporary employer-sponsored visas as well […]
Read MoreMinister passionate on $5m investor visas
Australia’s visa policy minister, Scott Morrison, said that he was passionate about the new $5 million investor visa and positive about skilled visas. He also said that Australia was arguably the most successful immigration nation in the world today at […]
Read MoreAustralia details labour-market testing on some temporary work visas
The Australian government has announced which jobs require labour marketing testing for temporary work visas after 23 November 2013. Labour market testing means the employer sponsoring the visa application must show it was unable to fill the job through advertising […]
Read MoreAustralia to streamline student visas
The Australian government announced changes to cut red tape on student visas. The government claims the changes will benefit the education system, create jobs and stimulate the economy. The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Scott Morrison and Minister for […]
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