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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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The Sponsorship Obligation As a standard business sponsor, you must agree to make, and meet, certain obligations in relation to your sponsored employee and any family members included in the visa application. These obligations are prescribed by legislation and are as follows: Obligation Explanation Duration of the Sponsorship Obligation To cooperate with inspectors Inspectors are […]

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I’m on a bridging visa and I need to travel. What do I do?   A lot of clients ask this question as soon as you tell them they are on a bridging visa. Actually, from the initial consultation, clients always ask about being able to travel. Once the application has been submitted sometimes you […]

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I’ve come on a working holiday visa, and I want to stay and work, help! There are two visas at the moment that allows visa holders to have an extended holiday and gain short term employment: Working Holiday (subclass 417) Work and Holiday (subclass 462) These visas are granted with an 8547 condition which states: […]

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The 457 Visa   Did you know? There are currently over 18000 businesses who are standard business sponsors and the majority of these are small and medium business operators. The 457 program is for skilled occupations only and only those on the demand list released by DIAC. This means that for the tourism and hospitality […]

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