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Should you pay an initial consultation fee?
To many, an initial consultation does not seem worth spending any money on. However it is a highly necessary part of the process, which acts like a road map on your journey, where you receive the answers (maybe not all) you need to make decisions.
New Queensland Skilled Occupation List
Queensland Skilled Occupation List for state-nominated permanent resident visa and skilled regional sponsored visa came into effect on July 25th.
Offshore vs. onshore Migration Agent
ONSHORE AGENTS OFFSHORE AGENTS Have to be registered with the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA). Do not need to be registered. Only satisfactory persons are registered. Cannot by closely governed by any authoritative body including the office of...
Student Visa Program has changed!
As the aim of the Department of Immigration to consolidate requirements and “strengthen the integrity of the program”, from 1st July of 2016 the Student Visa Program has changed. Let’s have a look to the changes
3 Benefits of using a Registered Migration Agent
1. Up-to-date knowledge of Australian migration law
2. Time- and cost-efficient
3. Concentrate on what you do best, we do the rest
What is a Registered Migration Agent?
Registered migration agents are authorised to provide immigration advice and assistance, including lodgement of visa applications.
Australian partner visa is one of the most expensive in the world
If you’re an Australian citizen, planning to marry a person who isn’t an Australian citizen, be prepared to pay hefty partner visa fee. A partner visa in 2016 comes with an incredible $6,865 application fee, one of the highest in the world.
How Australia’s points-based immigration system works
Australia’s points-based immigration system is designed to meet Australia’s economic and social needs. The numbe of places is set annually following community consultation and ecomonic modelling.
Language class teaches new migrants Aussie slang
To an Australian, “g’day mate” is known as a genuine and friendly greeting, suitable for anytime of the day.
To a migrant, it can be a different story.
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China drives pace of Australia’s urban growth
The fortunes of Australia’s cities and towns are unusually connected to trends and events like a mining boom, an earthquake and Chinese investment.
New Occupation List for 2016-17 released
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has released the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17 which will take effect from 1st July 2016.
Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) 2016-17
The Department has also released the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) which is used for 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa), 457 (TemporaryWork Skilled Visa) and 186 (Employer Nominated Scheme) visa applications.
Occupations currently listed on the CSOL will continue to be listed from 1 July 2016.