The latest on Australian visas and immigration
Visa Cancelled or Refused – What do I do?
When your visa is cancelled or refused you often have limited time to decide how to move forward so it is important to get the right advice early. From 1…
Do you qualify for the new Entrepreneur visa? Australia is encouraging entrepreneurs
There is a new visa available for entrepreneurs who want to develop or commercialise their ideas in Australia. If you have funding of $200,000 from a specified party, you can…
De facto Partner Visas – How do we prove it?
One of the most common questions that people ask me is; How do we prove we are in a de facto relationship? Whether you apply onshore or offshore for a…
Failed the Health Requirements for a visa – Can you get a Health Wavier?
There are certain visas where a person can apply for a waiver when they fail the health requirements. You do not actually apply a health waiver. The Department of Immigration…
Visas for Sportspersons, coaches and officials to come to Australia
There are a range of options when it comes to sponsoring sportspersons, coaches or officials either for a short or long stay in Australia. Temporary Activity visa (Subclass 408) From…
Changes to the Australian Student Visa Framework
Are you considering coming to Australia to study? Are you unsure about which subclass of student visa is correct for the studies you will be undertaking in Australia? On 16…
Entrepreneur visa – Supporting Innovation through visas
The Department of Immigration and Border Patrol department has announced the new Supporting Innovation through Visas measures that will be launched on 10 September 2016. Entrepreneur visa The Entrepreneur visa will…
New Business and Skilled Migration Queensland BIIP Criteria
The Queensland Government welcomes successful business investors who wish to invest and live in Queensland, Australia. Migration Queensland seeks nominations for business migrants through Australia’s Business Innovation and Investment Program.…
Fraudulent visa immigration permanent residency scam
Earlier this year nearly 90 migrants paid thousands of dollars each in order to obtain Australian permanent residency through the scheme offered by a Melbourne-based cleaning company, Clinica Internationale Pty…
South Australia releases new State Nominated Occupation List
Are you wanting to migrate to Australia? It seems South Australia may be a realistic option now with the State Government releasing a new State Nominated Occupation List (SOL). The…
Australia to start fast-track visa service for Indian nationals
The Australian Government says it will test changes to current visa arrangements in key markets in a bid to boost visitor and investor numbers to Australia. The announcement has been…
New Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17
Recently the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) released the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17, which will have a great impact on the future of Skilled workers…