The after-effects of the Covid-19 pandemic are still evident with many Australian businesses shutting down due to staff shortage. Many Australian companies reach out to us to understand their options in sponsoring foreign workers. This article intends to provide information about work visa options for potential sponsoring companies by answering some frequently asked questions on …
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 …
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) …
With Djokovic’s high-profile two visa cancellation cases, current visa holders or current and future visa applicants might be asking what the grounds for visa cancellation are. This article intends to provide an overview and examples of reasons where visas can be cancelled and offer some tips to ensure that visa holders don’t get to a …
It has been over 18 months since the world went on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic brought many repercussions, these include the difficulties of bringing family members to Australia on a temporary visa and the challenges to Australian visa holders to regularly visit their loved ones who are overseas. This article …
Skills assessment is a mandatory requirement when applying for Permanent Residency (PR) visas under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) stream and select employer-sponsored visas. The applicant’s ability to satisfy the skills assessment criteria for his/her nominated occupation can affect the applicant’s eligibility for the visa that he/she plans to apply for. This article intends to …
When applying for a visa, one may ask, what should I do to increase my chance of getting my application granted? Based on my years of experience as a Registered Migration Agent, I recommend the following key attributes that can help in placing your application in the best light. 1. Purpose At the planning stage …
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this May, let us appreciate all the efforts and hard work that our mums have gone through in raising us, do some self-care activities if you are a mum yourself, and spend time with your mums if they are still here with us, but if not, just take a moment …
This seems to be a simple question to answer as it is only the Department of Home Affairs who has the power to cancel a visa. However, there are circumstances that some visa holders are made to believe that their visa can be easily cancelled by individuals or entities around them who claim to have …
When applying for visas, applicants encounter words or phrases that they have never seen before or they might struggle understanding. This article intends to provide basic definition of common migration terminologies which are relevant in the visa application process. Onshore/Offshore/Overseas These are terms that can be confusing to applicants when asked if they applied …