The latest on Australian visas and immigration
Have you had your visa application refused or visa cancelled?
If you’re in Australia and you’ve had your visa application refused or your visa cancelled, you will face limits on what visas you can apply for while you are still…
Changes to DIBP Responsibilities
With the swearing in of the new ministry, there are machinery of government changes that affect the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and their responsibilities. DIBP will be…
From DIAC to DIBP – Department Name Change!
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is changing its name to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). The Department is expected to make a formal announcement about…
Changes to the Victoria State Nomination Occupation Lists
On the 10th of September 2013 changes were announced for the Victoria State Nomination Occupation List and State Nomination Occupation List for Graduates. These lists relate to skilled migrants and…
New Immigration Minister
Due to the recent change in Australian Government, this week Prime Minster Tony Abbott has announced his first Federal Government Ministry. The new Minister for Immigration and Border Protection is…
Are you including dependent children on your visa application?
If you have dependent children, you can include them on your visa application as long as they pass any required health and character regulations. Children aged 17 and under are…
Take note – Parent Visa Fee Confusion!
On the 1st of September 2013, the Department of Immigration increased visa application charges for most visa applications, including parent visa applications. It was published in Schedule 1 of the…
Are you working in Australia and looking for residency?
The Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa is an employer sponsored permanent visa – you can apply for this visa if you’re a skilled worker and you have an employer…
Are you considering lodging a Partner Visa in Australia?
When you lodge a visa application with the Department of Immigration & Citizenship, it is usual practise for an Immigration officer to request further information from you if they are…
Are you applying for a General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa?
The General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas include the subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa, subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa and the subclass 489 Nominated or Sponsored (Provisional) visa. This blog is…
Are you a Kiwi living in Australia? Are you facing a visa cancellation for your criminal record?
As a Kiwi, you’re able to come to Australia, live and work for an indefinite period of time. However, you are still technically a ‘temporary resident’ on a visa so…
A Political Push for the Rights of New Zealand citizens living in Australia
There has been a political push in the media recently towards more rights for New Zealand citizens living in Australia. Currently, if you are a Kiwi and enter Australia you…