Visa Pathways

Easier PR visa pathway for New Zealand citizens

On the 19th of February 2016, the Australian government announced a simplified pathway for New Zealand Citizens to gain Australian Permanent Residency. New Zealand Citizens are electronically issued a temporary visa (Special Category Visa – SCV subclass 444) on arrival in Australia. This visa gives NZ Citizens unrestricted work rights and unlimited stay in Australia. …

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Fear, anxiety, and frustration caused by the abrupt 457 changes

The announcement made by the Prime Minister on the 18th of April 2017 about the abolishment of the 457 visa came as a shock to the temporary migrant community, particularly the 457 visa holders.  The changes made were so abrupt that lead to confusion, anxiety, and frustration to most of the people who are affected …

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Australian Visa Options for Cooks, Pastry Cooks and Chefs

Yes, you are reading it right!  Cooks, Pastry Cooks, and Chefs have pathways to Australia.  These roles are listed under the Consolidated Skills Occupation List, CSOL (this is the list of roles that are in demand in Australia and roles on this list would need a sponsor to apply for a PR visa).  Chefs are …

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