Important Dates for Visa Changes
We have outlined some of the important changes being implemented over the next year that affect 457, 186 and 187 visa holders and future applicants. Changes from April 19th 2017: The Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) was replaced with the Short-term...
Government Abolishing 457 Visa
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnball has announced today in a video posted on Facebook that he will be abolishing the 457 Visa, and replacing it with new temporary visas. The Federal Government will replace the 457 Visa with the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa:...
Lodging Your Own Application?
Should I lodge myself or through a Registered Migration Agent? The single most commonly asked question in our consultations with first-time clients is whether there is any benefit to lodging their visa through a Registered Migration Agent rather than lodging it...
Working Holiday vs Work and Holiday
We have discussed Working Holiday and Work and Holiday visas in some of our earlier blog posts. A question we often get is people asking us what the difference is between the two different types of visas. Many people get confused and often use these names...
WHV Update
The Australian Federal Government are still reviewing the age limitations for the Working Holiday visa subclass 417. They are currently discussing the possibility of extending the age limitation to 35 years old. Although the legislation is under review, the age...
Changes to Partner and Prospective Marriage Visas
Partner and Prospective Marriage visas. These changes are as a result of the Australian government’s commitment to reducing violence in the Australian community, including family and sexual violence. As part of this commitment, DIBP will ask sponsors of Partner...
Changes to Working Holiday Visa
Click here for the latest update on the Working Holiday Visa age limit increase. Click hereSeptember 29, 2016 / in Immigration News / by admin Changes to Working Holiday Visa From 1 January 2017, changes to the Working Holiday Visa program may come into effect that...
New Parent Visa
On Friday morning, the Australian Coalition Government announced that it will be introducing a new Temporary Parent Visa. This new Parent Visa will allow Australian citizens, permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their parents to live in...