The latest on Australian visas and immigration
URGENT WARNING – DIAC Visa Fee Increases as of 1 September 2013
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship have announced that as of 1 September 2013 visa application charges will be significantly increased. The majority of visa application charges have been increased…
Have you received a Notice of Intention to Consider Refusal of your visa application on character grounds?
When you lodge a visa application, you will generally be providing information to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) about your character – including things like your criminal history.…
Occupations Removed for General Skilled Migration Visas
State and Territory Governments have been advised that they will no longer be able to nominate the occupations listed below for General Skilled Migration points tested visas. This includes subclasses…
Are you unlawful or on a bridging visa and looking to lodge a Partner Visa Application?
If you are the holder of a bridging visa or you do not hold any visa at all and then lodge an onshore partner visa application, you will be required…
Beware of the Australian Migration Scam
The Department of Immigration and SCAMwatch have discovered a popular migration scam aimed at people who have migrated to Australia or currently hold temporary visas. This particular scam is focused…
Are you engaged to your Australian partner? If yes, the Prospective Marriage Visa might be for you!
The main purpose of the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) is to allow you to come to Australia and then marry your future spouse and live as husband and wife.…
Changes to Public Interest Criteria for all Family Visas Stream
If you are applying for a Family Stream visa (including the Prospective Marriage visa) then you need to be aware of the new Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4020 being implemented.…
Changes to the way 457 Visa Applications are made
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) have announced a new version of the Australian New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). ANZSCO is used by DIAC case officers to…
457 Visa Changes Announced!
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) have announced new visa changes to the 457 program from 1 July 2013. The updated visa changes include; Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold…
New July 1, 2013 Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL)
As of 1 July 2013 there are changes to the occupations on the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL). If you are nominated by a State or Territory Government, a direct…
New Processing Arrangements for Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visas
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has advised that effective from 1 July 2013 the processing of all 485 visa applications that have already been lodged and undecided by…
Warning: Visa Application Fee Increases Coming Your Way!
If you are thinking about applying for a visa, or are in the process of a visa application, watch out for the fee increases starting on 1 July 2013. All…