Amendments to the Migration legislation have commenced on the 1st of July 2022. Most of the changes are favourable to temporary visa holders who are currently in Australia especially for current Student Visa or Graduate Visa holders. This article focuses on the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) updates, and examples are provided below to showcase …
“Where will your English take you?” This question is based on the belief that studying English should get you somewhere. English is essentially a foreign language (others call it a second language) in the Philippines. I thought at one time there’s little use for it in the country on a daily basis. When the BPO …
A few months ago, the Department of Home Affairs announced changes which are favourable to work visa holders. These changes include access to permanent residency pathways for work visa holders under the short-term stream, access to a third TSS 482 visa under the short-term stream, and age exemption for legacy 457 visa holders. Permanent residence …
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In celebration of Mother’s Day this month of May, I will discuss below the common questions that mothers’ may have about Australian visas. Can I visit my child in Australia who is on a temporary visa? It is not a mandatory requirement that your child should be an Australian citizen or holds an Australian Permanent …
First Take PTE Test Date: October 16, 2017 Report Issue Date: October 18, 2017 Overall Score= 62 Skills Profile Listening=67 Reading=57 Writing=61 Speaking= 72 Enabling Skills Grammar=79 Oral Fluency=64 Pronunciation= 65 Spelling=66 Vocabulary=47 Written Discourse=63 Anecdotal Notes Maria took PTE the first time on October 16, 2017, in Manila. She …
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In Read Aloud, you should make sure you don’t leave out words nor add new ones. You need to know where to pause as well: And by this I mean pausing at clauses, verb phrases, and key words for emphasis. If you speak in a low voice (while others speak like a rock star), you …
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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 …
To most second language learners, getting on with spoken and written sentences is a struggle. Using a language we learn outside of our own home has its quirks. We are caught up between what we are taught at school and what we learn on our own through exposure to friends, social media, music, and real …
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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