Recently graduated in Australia? What’s next?
As of the 30th of June 2017, there were 443,798 student visa holders in Australia[1]. Some of these students are graduating this December 2017 and are thinking of ways on how to stay here. This article intends to give an overview of available visa options for international students who recently completed their program of study […]
Reunite with your child/ren
One of the wonderful things about moving to Australia is that you can bring with you the members of your family unit. This includes your spouse/partner and child or children. In this article, I will give an overview on how you can bring your child/children here in Australia. There are different visas that can be […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nurses: Pathway to Australian Migration
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 […]