The latest on Australian visas and immigration
Are you applying for a Business Innovation and Investment Visa (sc 188)? Read This!
If you are thinking about applying for a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188), or if you are a temporary resident in Australia, you need to be aware…
Mapping Chinese Investments in Australia
An article in the Courier Mail on April 10, 2014 written by Nick Perry reveals the Federal Government has been using a new online database to map Chinese investments in…
Look Out for These Public Interest Criterion Changes
Changes have been made to the Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 in relation to identity proof in an attempt to prevent identity fraud in Australian immigration and citizenship programmes. PIC…
Employer Sponsored Visas – Can I leave before 2 years?
A very common question asked about employer sponsored visas is: “What happens if I need/want to leave my employer before the 2 year period is up?” Employer Nomination Scheme (sc…
Considering Australia’s Significant Investor Visa? Here is what you need to know!
The Business Innovation and Investment program is for migrants who have demonstrated experience and success in business or investment. The program attracts prominent business people and investors from across the…
Brisbane man Ali Choudhry facing deportation – A serious reminder to all visa applicants
ABC News has recently posted an article regarding Ali Choudhry, a gay man living in Brisbane who is now facing deportation. Mr Choudhry has been living in Brisbane for four…
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers 2014
We would like to congratulate Glenn Ferguson, managing director of Ferguson Cannon Lawyers, for making the International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers 2014. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has…
Regional Queensland Migrants to “Jump the Queue”
Late last year the Queensland Government made mention of a possible policy change that would see more migrants being allowed live and work in Australia if they chose to settle…
The British are flocking to Australia!
According to an article written by Lisa Cornish in The Australian, Australia is about to experience the biggest intake of British migrants since the 1970’s. This decade will see approximately…
The challenges faced in obtaining credit in Australia as a new migrant
Eastern Financial Solutions (EFS) specialise in looking after the financing needs of new migrants and immigrants who settle in all states of Australia. Borrowing money in Australia may be vastly…
Australia Needs Skilled Workers
If you are a skilled worker looking to migrate to Australia, 2014 might be the year to do it. A recent article by David Crowe from The Australian has outlined…
Important Announcement for NSW Nominations (sc190)
We have recently received notification from the Migration Institute of Australia that New South Wales (NSW) has stopped accepting nominations for subclass 190 Skilled Visas as of the 24th of…