From International Student to Permanent Resident – One of Many Success Stories
Our client studied Commercial Cookery and Diploma in Hospitality Management in Australia. Eventually we were able to secure her a 491 Visa in QLD.
Continue ReadingPolice Clearance Requirements For Visa Applications – Mistakes to Avoid and How to Get it Right
This post reflects the legal landscape as of the date of publication. Laws may have changed since then. Please consult a legal professional for current information and personalised advice. For visa assessment purposes, all police certificates issued are considered valid for 12 months from the date of issue, it doesn’t matter if the issuing country specified […]
Continue ReadingBuying A Business In Regional Queensland Can Earn You The 491 Visa
This post reflects the legal landscape as of the date of publication. Laws may have changed since then. Please consult a legal professional for current information and personalised advice. You must have purchased an existing business for at least $100,000 you must own 100% of the business. Business must be in regional QLD e.g. Sunshine […]
Continue ReadingCheck Out How Different Point Results Have Affected NSW Invitations From July 2019 – September 2019
This post reflects the legal landscape as of the date of publication. Laws may have changed since then. Please consult a legal professional for current information and personalised advice. Freedom of Information Request – FA 19/09/01065 EOIs that were issued an invitation to apply for a subclass 190 visa nominated by the NSW government in […]
Continue ReadingSuccess Story – Some Journeys To PR Are Longer And More Complicated
This post reflects the legal landscape as of the date of publication. Laws may have changed since then. Please consult a legal professional for current information and personalised advice. We first met our client, let’s call him Bob in April 2017. He held a 457 visa, just lost his job and his occupation was announced […]
Continue ReadingCentrelink Eligibility For New Visa Schemes Starting In November 2019 – Visa 491 & 494
This post reflects the legal landscape as of the date of publication. Laws may have changed since then. Please consult a legal professional for current information and personalised advice. Skilled Regional Visas (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019 The Skilled Regional Visas Bill aims to amend seven Acts in order to provide the holders of 491 and […]
Continue ReadingKnowing the Risks – Serviced Offices And Employer Sponsored Visas
This post reflects the legal landscape as of the date of publication. Laws may have changed since then. Please consult a legal professional for current information and personalised advice. Office space comes in all different shapes and sizes and of course at different costs. Not all businesses need traditional office space and naturally a business […]
Continue ReadingFrom Defacto to Single to Secure Visa Points: Bad Idea?
This post reflects the legal landscape as of the date of publication. Laws may have changed since then. Please consult a legal professional for current information and personalised advice. From November 2019 single applicants get 10 points towards their skilled visas such as 190 and 189 whilst applicants with a partner will need skills assessment […]
Continue ReadingTwo New Visas Starting November 2019 – 491/494
This post reflects the legal landscape as of the date of publication. Laws may have changed since then. Please consult a legal professional for current information and personalised advice. 23,000 extra visas spots for regional Australia have been announced. All of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and the Gold Coast are considered regional. The […]
Continue ReadingHow IELTS Academic And General Exams Compare – Getting the Right English Test
This post reflects the legal landscape as of the date of publication. Laws may have changed since then. Please consult a legal professional for current information and personalised advice. Both the Academic and General Training exam have four parts – listening, speaking, reading and writing. Listening Speaking Reading There are three sections on reading part […]
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