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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Whether you are planning to take a course of study or apply for any kind of Australian visa or whether your objective is to stay in Australia temporarily or permanently, you should get the correct advice, but how do you know if you are getting the right one? I have had many people who …
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, visa applications can be done by the applicant themselves but you should be aware of the advantages and the risks of applying for a visa on your …
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With Australia’s high wages, better work conditions and excellent employee benefits compared to other countries, many people are looking for opportunities to work here. I always get inquiries from people from different parts of the world asking if I can find a job for them and how can they work in Australia. Entering Australia requires …
How can I bring my spouse/partner or children or parents or siblings or cousins to Australia? This is one of the most common questions I get from potential clients whose objective is to have their relatives live in Australia permanently or temporarily (to come here just for a quick visit or to study or to …
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You are toying with the idea of moving out of the Philippines and moving to Australia. You have done your research and you are convinced that Australia will be your second home. However, you ask yourself, is migration really for me? Do I have what it takes to migrate to a different country? Now, …
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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It is a common knowledge that Nurses in the Philippines who recently graduated and got their licence are finding it hard to get a job in their field and some of them are even required to pay to work in a health facility. Because of this, some of the Nurses end up working in a …
Over the years of giving migration advice, I have gathered many mistaken beliefs regarding Australian visas. Below are the top three. The intent of this article is to educate visa applicants and their relatives so as not to fall into traps that can lead to unnecessary spending and lessened chance of success in gaining the …
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