The Government has announced its response to the 457 Visa Program today, the 18th of March 2015. Here are some of the highlights: The English language level will be altered to an IELTS average of 5 overall, with no less than 4.5 in any band. This is good news for applicants who struggle to get at …
I am very happy to announce that the NSW Trade and Investment have changed their selection system for the 190 visa back to SkillSelect systems (just like how other states select which applicant they nominate) effective in February 2015. The previous selection process which works like buying a very limited concert ticket (of a very …
Effective today, the 1st of January 2015, new visa application charges (VAC) apply for partner visas as shown below: PARTNER VISA APPLICATION CHARGES Provisional and permanent partner visas – currently $3085 increased to $4627.50 Prospective marriage visa – currently $3085 increased to $4627.50 Temporary and permanent partner visas – currently $4575 increased $6865.50
Effective today, alternative English language tests will now be accepted for the Temporary Graduate, Skilled, Former Resident, and Work and Holiday visa applications. The Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT) and the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) have been added to the IELTS and OET tests for these …
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School aged children on a 457 visa living in WA are can now enjoy free tuition fees (for families earning $75,000 a year or less) or pay a reduced fee of $4,000 per year (for families earning more than $75,000). Illness and unemployment can also be considered for partial or fully waived fees.
A temporary closure was made by the Victorian State Nomination for ICT roles effective from today, the 1st of October 2014 until the 5t of January 2015. This closure was set to help the Victorian Government process all pending applications and to lessen the delays for future applicants. Here’s a list of affected ICT roles: …
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A disallowance motion against the closing of Parent, Aged Parent, Remaining Relative, Carer, and Aged Dependent Relative Visas was successful. This means that all applicants who were not able to apply due to the closing of these visas on the 2nd of June or first time applicants can now submit their application to the …
Non-contributory parent and other family visas are back! Read More »
Polish citizens can now apply for a Work and Holiday visa (462) if they are: between 18 – 30 years old holds a tertiary qualification; or have successfully completed at least 2 years Work and Holiday visa (462) holders can stay in Australia for up to 12 months, work in Australia for up to 6 …
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BUPA is now the appointed service provider of visa health and medical examinations for visa applicants in Australia effective the 24th of July 2014. The day after, the 25th of July 2014, Medibank Health Solutions has ceased its contract as the Department’s medical service provider for migration. To make an appointment with Bupa Medical Visa …
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The new financial year comes with three key changes in the Migration policies in Australia. Here they are: Changes to Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) and Skilled Occupation List (SOL) The following changes were made to the SOL and CSOL lists, on or after 1 July 2014 The following occupations will be added to …