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  How to start up your foreign business in Australia As the world becomes further integrated, your foreign business may look to set business operations in Australia and/or sponsor employees to begin or continue operations in Australia. Foreign business’ have two options if they would like to sponsor employees to work in Australia (this is […]

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Proposed changes to: Standard Business Sponsorship, nominations and subclass 457 visas   The Department of Immigration today released its Independent review into the integrity of the 457 programme. A number of changes have been proposed with changes likely to be implemented within 6 months. Please be aware: the legislation and regulations have not been changed. The […]

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Recent Australian Common Law: Immigration Legal Cases   Sapkota v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2014] FCAFC 160 Relying on Schedule 3 to apply for a visa within 28 days of your last visa expiring is an an exception. This exception to allow you to apply for a visa without holding a visa is only available once. […]

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Subclass 190 NSW State Sponsorship – Changes to the Process NSW Trade and Investment announced on Saturday that it is introducing a selection-based invitation process in 2015 with implementation from February 2015. Under the selection and invitation process for the 190 program, prospective candidates can only apply for NSW nomination if they have been selected […]

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Department of Immigration updates methods of demonstrating functional English   The Department of Immigration and Border Patrol has updated the methods for demonstrating functional English for para 5(2)(b) of the Act. An average score of at least 4.5 in an IELTS test. A total band score of at least 32 in a TOEFL iBT test An overall band […]

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Allowing the lodging of the Parent and Remaining Relative Visa again   Senator Hanson-Young’s disallowance motion against the Migration Amendment (Repeal of Certain Visa Classes) Regulation 2014, as contained in Select Legislative Instrument 2014 No. 65  [F2014L00622], made under the Migration Act 1958 was successful. The cessation of non-contributory parent and other family visas has been disallowed and these […]

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Significant Investor Visa Changes (Subclass 188)   This is a media release from the NSW state government: Wednesday 27 August 2014 NSW STREAMLINES SIGNIFICANT INVESTOR VISA The NSW Government is making NSW the most competitive destination for high value investor migrants, Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment  Andrew Stoner said today.  The NSW […]

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Do you to improve your English results?   The IELTS Masterclass from IDP Education is a free 90-minute class. Includes practical tips on how best to enhance your English Provides guidance on the common mistakes to avoid Helps you understand the IELTS assessment criteria. Why should you attend?   Remember that learning a language takes time and […]

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What to do when you have a 457 Visa, are trying to move to a Partner Visa and your work circumstance is changing We have increasing come across the same situation: a person holding a subclass 457 visa, is in a relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Either they have lodged a subclass 820 […]

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IELTS vs OET: What’s the difference? The Department of Immigration and Border Patrol (DIBP) has a unique way of distinguishing applicants English language ability. There are currently two test results that the DIBP will consider when making a decision on your case: IELTS OET   Both tests are in 4 sub-parts: speaking, listening, reading and […]

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Subclass 190 Sponsorship Changes NSW Migration Strategy – supporting the NSW economy NSW is pleased to announce that applications for the 2014/15 Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) program will soon reopen.  Details on eligibility requirements and the application process will be published in mid-July 2014. NSW will introduce a number of new initiatives in 2014/15 which […]

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I have completed my course, but I’m keen on staying in Australia after graduation! Help!   At Immigration Experts Australia, we often get students that are nearing completion of their course and have made the decision that Australia is going to be their new home. They often want to know their options, so we are […]

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