The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) subclass 187 visa Direct Entry stream will no longer be available and new visas (subclass 491, 494, and 191 visas) will become accessible instead on the 16th of November 2019. My previous article talked about the 491 visa which replaces the 489 visa. See the Philippine Times August edition …
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On the 16th of November 2019, the Skilled — Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) subclass 489 visa will be replaced by the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (Class PS) 491 visa. This article intends to provide a comparison of these two visas as well as provide scenarios where it would be more favourable to apply for …
There are many reasons why people from many parts of the world would come to Australia. Some would come here to visit their relatives, some come to study, some to work, while some choose to live here permanently. People’s initial objectives can also change while they are here due to changes in their circumstances or …
Have you always wanted your mum or dad to stay with you longer when they visit you here in Australia? The Sponsored Parent (Temporary) subclass 870 visa might be the solution for you. This visa allows your sponsored parent to continuously stay here in Australia for up to five years. This visa has a two-stage …
There have been several changes in Migration legislation and the Victorian state sponsorship application procedures from the 1st of July 2018. I will only be discussing three key changes: Implementation of the Skilling Australian Fund (SAF), the VIC State Sponsorship application procedure changes for certain occupations, and the new passing mark for General Skilled Migration …
There were many immigration legislative changes which were implemented on the 1st of July 2017. I will not discuss all the changes in this article. I will only choose a few that I believe has most impact on future visa applicants. This article intends to explain five immigration law changes and how it affects visa …
Effective the 19th of April 2016, two more exemptions on the English capability requirement for 457 visa applications were announced. These are: Applicants who were required to demonstrate the same or better English language proficiency to gain occupational registration/licencing and have been granted occupational registration/licencing. Applicants who have completed a minimum of five years of …
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Good news! New Zealand citizens who are currently on a Special Category Visa (SCV) subclass 444 (about 60,000 to 70,000 New Zealanders in Australia), now have an easier pathway for applying for a Permanent Residency if the following can be satisfied: Arrived after the 26th of February 2001 and on or before the 19th of …
Employers or sponsors found to charge their potential employees fees in exchange for visa sponsorship will now be penalised. Effective 14th of December 2015, this conduct has been considered as a criminal act and will attract penalties ranging from paying a fine of $43,200 or two years’ imprisonment for individuals or paying a fine of …
Au pairs on 417 Working Holiday Visa can now work for more than 6 months per employer if they can demonstrate that they have worked for a family with young children. This is great news for au pairs and their employers because the Subclass 417 Working Holiday Visas attract condition 8547 limiting work for any …
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