Since the pandemic broke out in March 2020, we have relied on the 408 Covid Stream Visa to extend the stay of temporary visa holders who were stuck in Australia and could not return to their country of origin; or to enable employees to continue working in the critical sectors. There have always been doubts …
Some international students have embraced the Australian culture and are considering living in Australia permanently. However, they usually do not know where to start and they are unaware of their possible options. This article intends to provide an overview of Permanent Residency (PR) visa options for international students in Australia. PR visas under the General Skilled(GSM) …
Many clients ask me this question: Why would I get assistance on my visa application when I can do it on my own? My usual answer is, yes, the applicant themselves can prepare visa applications. However, you should be aware of the advantages and risks of applying for a visa on your own. In the …
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With Djokovic’s high-profile two visa cancellation cases, current visa holders or current and future visa applicants might be asking what the grounds for visa cancellation are. This article intends to provide an overview and examples of reasons where visas can be cancelled and offer some tips to ensure that visa holders don’t get to a …
Multimedia Specialists are highly sought after in Australia especially during this pandemic. Face-to-face classes were replaced by online classes due to the numerous lockdowns in Australia. This led to a surge in education providers’ requiring skills for providing online multimedia learning materials. This article intends to provide basic information about the Multimedia Specialist role and …
Since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns started in March 2020, most applicants who were granted state sponsorship in support of their Permanent Residency (PR) visa application under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) stream were already in Australia holding a temporary visa at the time of lodging their application. Potential applicants who are still outside of Australia …
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It has been over 18 months since the world went on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic brought many repercussions, these include the difficulties of bringing family members to Australia on a temporary visa and the challenges to Australian visa holders to regularly visit their loved ones who are overseas. This article …
Skills assessment is a mandatory requirement when applying for Permanent Residency (PR) visas under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) stream and select employer-sponsored visas. The applicant’s ability to satisfy the skills assessment criteria for his/her nominated occupation can affect the applicant’s eligibility for the visa that he/she plans to apply for. This article intends to …
The 2021 financial year has just ended, and we now look ahead to what this new financial year will bring. This article intends to discuss the updates in relation to Australian visa matters. Price increase effective 1 July 2021 Visa fees have increased within 1-2%, while the citizenship fee has increased 72%. Here’s a table …
When applying for a visa, one may ask, what should I do to increase my chance of getting my application granted? Based on my years of experience as a Registered Migration Agent, I recommend the following key attributes that can help in placing your application in the best light. 1. Purpose At the planning stage …