The latest on Australian visas and immigration
You will now have to pay a fee to obtain a visa label!
As we have previously discussed in our blogs ‘Do you need a visa label to travel to Australia?’ and ‘Do I require a visa label?‘ the Australian Government does not require…
Are you an overseas student studying in Australia? What are your plans for after you graduate?
Overseas students studying in Australia need to start considering their options about what they want to do once they finish their course while they are still studying. If you have…
Do you want to study in Australia? What are your options?
If you’re looking at studying in Australia, there are a number of visa options available. There are currently 8 subclasses of student visas. The subclass that you should apply for…
Do you need a visa label to travel to Australia?
As outlined in our previous blog ‘Do I require a visa label?’, people do not require a visa label to, travel to, enter and remain in Australia. This is part…
Australian Immigration Book – An invaluable resource for all migrants
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has released a new ‘Australian Immigration Book’. This book is a highly recommended resource for anyone considering moving to Australia. It is packed…
Warning – Visa Application Charges are Increasing!
As part of the Government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook the Visa Application Charges (VACs) for some visas that are in high demand have been increased. The Government is trying…
Significant Investor Visa – How it works
The Australian Government has recently announced eagerly awaited information on how the new significant investor visa will work. It is expected the visa will commence on the 24 November 2012.…
Resident Return Visas – Information you need to know
Although Australian permanent residents have the right to remain in Australian indefinitely, they do not have an automatic right to re-enter Australia if they travel overseas. Permanent residents need to ensure that…
Changes to Temporary Work Visas from 24 November 2012
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship have announced that, on the 24 November 2012, 12 current temporary work visa Subclasses will be repealed, three new temporary Subclasses will be introduced…
What is ANZSCO?
Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is a system that collects, publishes and analyses occupation statistics across government agencies. It is used by the Department of Immigration…
Ferguson Cannon Lawyers/Visa Australia farewell John Gibson
We are saddened to hear Barrister, refugee and immigration law expert and good friend of Glenn Ferguson, John Gibson passed away last week in Melbourne following a long illness. The…
What is a training benchmark and who has to meet it?
If you are an Australian business wishing to sponsor an overseas national for employment in your business in Australia, for example under a subclass 457 Business (Temporary) Long Stay visa,…