BridgeAus at the Philippine Fiesta (Nov 23-24, Melbourne Showgounds)

Free initial advice on immigration, health insurance, and nurse bridging program. Visit BridgeAus Migration Consultancy\’s booth at the Philippine Fiesta on the 23rd-24th of November 2013 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. Experience and enjoy Filipino food and cultural performances. For details click on the link below: http://www.philfiesta.com/2013/f_poster.jpg    

Labour Market Testing for 457 Visa

By the 23rd of November 2013, companies sponsoring employees on 457 visa will be required to provide evidence of attempt to hire Australian Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents before recruiting for overseas workers. The details on what the acceptable evidences will be released by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection on or before its …

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Part-time jobs soared while full time jobs fell (October 2013)

More part time jobs available is good news to students. Although the students are only allowed to work 20 hours a week during school term, there are more options available. This can also be good news to new migrants for they can get to try working in two or more different jobs until they find …

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WARNING: Fake migration agents online

Be very careful in dealing with migration agents online especially if they ask you to pay fees online. AUSFIS, an offshore online migration agency allegedly takes payments from its customers online but never submits applications to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. Please find the official warning letter from Senator Michaelia Cash, the Assistant …

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A promise for a faster 457 visa

The newly sworn Abott government announce to reverse the 457 visa tightening measures introduced by the previous government. This is indeed good news for people who are currently on 457 visa or would be 457 visa holders and potential sponsors (employers). Click here for more info: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/coalition-vows-to-end-union-red-tape-for-faster-457-visas/story-fn9hm1gu-1226741266915

Philippines, third placer in World Car Solar Race

The World Solar Challenge is a showcase of solar energy management, effective design, and team collaboration from 42 teams in 24 countries. Philippines’ entry named Sikat II was designed and developed by students and faculty members of De La Salle University. For more info, please visit: Philippines’ Sikat II places third in world solar car …

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Know your consumer rights in Australia.

On October 7th 2013, the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Heidi Victoria launched a collection of videos designed to help migrants understand their consumer rights in Australia. The videos, entitled My Consumer Rights, aim to educate people who have recently arrived on temporary or permanent visas on what to expect when buying and selling goods in Australia .  They explore …

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Employment in Victoria is looking good.

With its low level unemployment rate and slight growth on employment rate, Victoria is a viable choice for new migrants. Here’s a good news for ICT professionals. Innovative companies are looking to invest in Victoria with 120 new jobs are expected to be created in the ICT sector. For more info, please click here