Category: News
Ending “Visa Hopping” from July 1st! Key Changes for Temporary Visa Holders
The Australian Government is taking decisive steps to end ‘visa hopping,’ a practice where temporary visa holders continuously extend their stay in Australia. Here are the main changes: Visitor Visa to Student Visa Pathway Closed: Starting July 1, Visitor Visa holders will no longer be able to apply for Student Visas while onshore. This change addresses the surge … Continue reading “Ending “Visa Hopping” from July 1st! Key Changes for Temporary Visa Holders”
Exciting News: 1 Year Work Experience For 482 Visa! 24-25 Migration Budget Released!
The Australian government has released the Budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, including the migration budget. To sum up the key points regarding Australian immigration and the Permanent Migration Program: The total immigration quota for the 2024-25 fiscal year is 185,000, with 70% allocated to skilled migration and employer-sponsored visas. The work experience requirement for … Continue reading “Exciting News: 1 Year Work Experience For 482 Visa! 24-25 Migration Budget Released!”
How our PRESS Service Helped Nancy
Nancy (Not this client’s real name) is a 24-year-old dental health graduate from another country. She has completed seven years of dental health studies and graduated on the end of 2022. Nancy is in a relationship with an Australian Permanent Resident and has been working as a dental assistant for the past two years. Her … Continue reading “How our PRESS Service Helped Nancy”
The New Ministerial Direction for visa refusals and cancellations for people with adverse character or conduct.
The New Ministerial Direction for visa refusals and cancellations for people with adverse character or conduct. Ministerial directions are written instructions given by the Minister for Immigration to a person or body with functions or powers under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth). In delegating ministerial powers, the Minister can issue a range of directions to … Continue reading “The New Ministerial Direction for visa refusals and cancellations for people with adverse character or conduct.”
A new Pacific Engagement Visa will be available from July 2023.
In July 2023, Australia will launch a new permanent visa ballot system inspired by a similar New Zealand model for Pacific workers and the green card US Diversity Visa Lottery. The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs confirmed last February 16 that the previously announced permanent visa ballot system would start in July 2023, … Continue reading “A new Pacific Engagement Visa will be available from July 2023.”
Extended post-study work rights for International Students
Here’s more good news for students aspiring to study in Australia! If you have been considering studying in Australia, there is one more reason to go ahead with your decision: the latest update on the new 485 post-study work stream visa! Now you can live and work in regional Australia after completing your studies. The … Continue reading “Extended post-study work rights for International Students”
Case study 1: From Protection Visa Refusal to a Work Visa
Mrs “A” is from Indonesia. She is 25 years old. Three months prior to consulting with Australia Migration Services, she applied for a protection visa as a dependent and the visa was refused. The visa application went through the judicial review process. She has a bridging visa and a section 48 bar which means she … Continue reading “Case study 1: From Protection Visa Refusal to a Work Visa”
WHY YOU SHOULD IMMIGRATE TO AUSTRALIA BEFORE 30
If you’re looking for a change in life, then you need to start thinking about Australia. We don’t mean to be pushy (OK, maybe we do), but this beautiful country is full of opportunities that have nothing to do with kangaroos or koalas. It’s an alluring place to live and work and it’s not the … Continue reading “WHY YOU SHOULD IMMIGRATE TO AUSTRALIA BEFORE 30”
Are There English Requirements For Australian Visas?
If you’re applying for an Australian visa, you’ll need to provide evidence of your functional English language skills. However, this isn’t always the case for visa applicants that come from a country where English is the primary language (e.g. USA or UK) or have studied at an English-speaking institution before. What Are The Accepted English … Continue reading “Are There English Requirements For Australian Visas?”
Australian visas 2023: Permanent residency easier for skilled migrants, incentives for international students
In 2023, Australia will accept thousands more migrants under its permanent migration program, speed up visa processing for foreign workers, and offer international students incentives to stay longer to fill the country’s critical skills gap. Let’s take a look at some of the major immigration changes announced in 2022 and what’s in store for the … Continue reading “Australian visas 2023: Permanent residency easier for skilled migrants, incentives for international students”
