Australian Government has banned 457 visas!
We all know that the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) or simply 457 visa is the most commonly used program for employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers in Australia. To this end, the...
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Even more reason to have a working holiday in Australia!
If you are currently on a 417 or 462 Visa, there are some important changes that give you even more reason to come to Australia! The Australian Government have announced an update to both the Work and...
View ArticleThe new 457 work visa rules
Yet again the Australian government has changed the visa rules – indeed they seem to do this annually which is why The Migration Place has (since 2002) always recommend that clients apply as soon as we...
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In love with an Australian?You need to know about the 1 July changes!If your...
The main changes are: The partner visa process will have an extra stage added (as if it wasn’t hard enough already!), where the Australian partner has to apply for “permission” to sponsor a foreign...
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Act quickly if you want an Australian partner visa!The rules (and fees)...
The new rules add an extra stage – basically this stage requires the Australian partner to secure the DIBP’s permission to sponsor you, before you can lodge for a partner visa. This means this extra...
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New Partner Visa Rules – what you need to know, now that the new rules are in...
If you want a partner visa, but you missed the opportunity to apply before 1 July, then you need to deal with the new changes. Earlier articles about the changes can be found here:...
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Working Holiday visas now available for applicants up to 35 years of age!
Age limit increased from 30 to 35 years (for 417 & 462 Visas)! Young backpackers have been travelling and working their way around Australia on working holiday visas for years, and constitute an...
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Top 10 Reasons Why Kiwis should apply for Australian permanent residency NOW...
New Zealand is considered one of Australia’s closest allies, with a common history, culture and geography. Even our military forces (the ANZACS) have been working together since 1915. It is however a...
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Goodbye 457 visa, hello Temporary Skill Shortage Visas!
2017 has been a monumental year so far for changes occurring to most visas; most importantly this includes very big changes to skilled visas. As of the 18th of April 2017, Prime Minister Malcom...
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Newly released Skilled Migration Updates!
When it is said that migration laws are constantly changing, it couldn’t be truer now! New announcements have come to light regarding new processing times, policy changes for graduate diplomas, new...
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New skilled visa lists are here: great news for accountants, IT professionals...
Exciting news has been announced for General Skilled Migration occupations for the upcoming 2017-2018 year! IT professionals, Engineering professionals and Accountants have great news as well as a...
View ArticleHave you been affected by a Migration Decision?
On 6 September 2017, the High Court handed down its judgement in Graham v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection; Te Puia v Minister for Immigration. The High Court, with Justice Edelman...
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Bringing your family to Australia
According to the 2016 Census of Population and Housing, one in four people (26%) living in Australia was born overseas. Australians now come from nearly 200 countries and represent more than 300 ethnic...
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We can help with Carer Visas!
Being in a different country far away from your loved ones is always a difficult situation. It’s made even worse when you are no longer able to care of yourself due to a medical condition and you are...
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Newly engaged to your Australian partner? We can help!
Congratulations are in order to you if you have met the person with whom you wish to spend the rest of your life! Engagements and weddings are some of the most exciting times in a person’s life and...
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Zeke Bentley, our Principal, with Tim Costello, the CEO of World Vision for...
Mr Costello gave an enlightened speech at a World Vision dinner held last night in Brisbane, highlighting how World Vision has improved millions of lives in the least developed and poorest countries in...
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Zeke Bentley met with Jeff Hunt
Zeke Bentley met with Jeff Horn (the World Welterweight Champion who defeated Pacquiao earlier this year) – what a legend and an ambassador for the wonderful sport of boxing! Congratulations Jeff –...
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Dutton’s Decision Quashed
Peter Dutton’s Decision Quashed by the Federal Court Irish Bentley Lawyers, acting on behalf of Mr Lyons, was pleased to obtain a favourable decision in Lyons -v- Minister for Immigration and Border...
View ArticleURGENT VISA UPDATE
The new TSS Visa starts on 18 March 2018, and 457 Work Visas will no longer be available. Contact us TODAY to discuss your options on 61 7 3229 4025 or by email to mail@themigrationplace.com The post...
View ArticleNew work visa rules!The 457 is gone and we now have the Temporary Skill...
The best time to apply for a visa…is when a new visa regime comes into place because : There is no waiting queue so it will be processed quickly. The government wants the new visa system to work, and...
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