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  • July 24, 2020

Balance of Family Test

The Balance of Family Test (BoF) is an essential part regarding parent visa in Australia. As the very name suggests, it determines a family hierarchy and parents ‘eligibility. This test examines the parents’ link to the family or stepchildren residing in Australia, and guarantees only the eligible get a parent visa. The children living in Australia needs to sponsor the parent. Every case is studied based on merit. A visa that is valid for five years grants a residence up to twelve months, on every ingress to parents who are residing outside the country. Criteria and Eligibility A parent fulfills the criteria for the balance of family test provided, as a minimum half of their children are entitled children, there are more eligible offspring than children residing in any other particular country. You will have to undergo this test, and in no circumstances, it will be relinquished. You will have to meet the test during the application if you apply for the following visas- Parent visa(subclass103) Aged Parent visa (subclass804) Contributory Parent visa(subclass143) Contributory Parent temporary visa(subclass173) Contributory Aged Parent temporary visa(subclass884) Contributory Aged Parent visa(subclass864) The term eligible children mean Australian people who reside inside or outside Australia, or eligible New Zealand populace residing in Australia. Adopted or stepchildren are included in the balance of family test. Children who is deceased, or adopted by another family by court order, lives in a refugee camp; registered under (UNHCR), or under legal prosecution in another country are excluded from the family test. The Examination The Australian parent visa is very restrictive but comes with an attractive immigration option. The permit is granted if your children are the Australian citizen, or hold permanent residency certificate or an eligible New Zealand citizen to inhabit in Australia. The numbers of visas issued by the government of Australia is meagre, and reckon to be a low priority. This test is performed to assess the intertwined and bond between the parent and children who live in Australia. The family structure is scrutinized. The children’s numeric distribution and geographic position comparison to parents are examined. Another factor is also considered in the test; how many of your offspring is residing in Australia. Parent-child relationship or cultural factors are not considered while granting the visa. Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients. Contact us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of my registered migration agents will be ready to assist you.
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  • July 23, 2020

Traveling on a Bridging Visa

If you are waiting for your visa application to be processed and you wish to leave Australia while you wait, you can! As you may not already know, a bridging visa is a temporary visa we might grant you in certain circumstances. Bridging visas let you stay in Australia lawfully while your immigration status is resolved. And the type of bridging visa we might grant you depends on your circumstances. While bridging visas let you remain in Australia lawfully, only a Bridging visa B (BVB) will let you leave and re-enter Australia while you wait for a decision. You might be eligible for a BVB if any of the following circumstances apply to you: you hold a BVA or BVB you are awaiting a decision on an application that is not yet finally determined or is at judicial review you have a good reason for leaving and returning to Australia while you wait for the outcome of your visa application A BVB lets you remain in Australia while we process your substantive visa application, or if you await a judicial or merits review. It will also have a defined travel period. So, you can leave Australia and re-enter on a BVB within this defined travel period. If you are in Australia when the travel period ends and you need to travel outside Australia again, you can apply for another BVB. When the Department determines the BVB travel period they will consider why you want to travel and the period of time it takes to likely make a decision on your substantive visa application If you want to apply for a BVB, you will need to: provide evidence of your reason for travel outside Australia let the Department know when you intend to travel As always, your visa grant notice will clearly define the travel period of your BVB if it is granted. Unfortunately, the Department can’t change or extend the BVB travel period after it is granted. You should consider applying for a BVB no more than 3 months and no less than 2 weeks before you want to travel. Did you know that you can hold a substantive visa and a BVB at the same time? If you still hold a substantive visa that lets you leave Australia and return, but you think it might expire before you re-enter Australia, you might still choose to apply for a BVB and wait until it is granted before you travel. As long as you return to Australia within the BVB travel period, you can stay in Australia on the BVB while you wait for our decision on your visa application. You will be notified of the specified travel period of the BVB in your visa grant notice if you are granted the visa. You can’t re-enter Australia on a BVB after the travel period ends. And, if you are outside Australia when the travel period ends, you will need to apply for and be granted another visa before you can re-enter. If you are in Australia when the travel period ends and you need to travel outside Australia again, you will need to apply for another BVB. Your BVB ends if: you are granted the substantive visa you applied for you are granted another bridging visa the Department cancels your BVB or the substantive visa you held when you were granted the BVB you are outside Australia when the travel period ends you leave Australia after the travel period ends Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients onshore and offshore. We are trained professionals in Australian Migration Law and we are trusted providers in the industry for our services. If you want to know more about traveling and applying for a Bridging Visa B (BVB), contact us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of my registered migration agents will be ready to help you.
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  • July 20, 2020

Meeting the Character Requirements for Visas

Most of the Australian visas have an eligibility criteria that the applicant must meet the character requirements. If you do not meet these requirements, the Department may refuse your application or subsequently cancel your visa if you do not remain of good character. Section 501(6) of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) outlines the character requirements. Accordingly, the Department may refuse to grant your visa if you do not pass the character test, determined by the following: Having a substantial criminal record Having been convicted of escaping from immigration detention, or convicted for an offense that you committed in that regard Being or having been a member of a group or organization, or been associated with such groups that are reasonably suspects of being involved in criminal conduct Having been involved in people smuggling, people trafficking, genocide, a war crime, a crime against humanity, a crime involving torture or slavery, or a crime of serious international concern, where reasonable suspected Having criminal or general conduct showing that you are not of good character There is a risk that you would: engage in criminal conduct harass, molest, intimidate or stalk another person vilify a segment of the Australian community incite discord in the Australian community be a danger to the Australian community, While you are in Australia Having been convicted, found guilty or had a charge proven for, one or more sexually based offenses involving a child Being subject to adverse security assessment by the Australian Security Intelligence Organization Being subject to an Interpol notice, where it is reasonable suspected that you are a risk to the Australian community Being or having been convicted of a domestic violence offense. While lodging your visa application, you must answer all the questions correctly and declare all your criminal conduct, if any. The Department considers all circumstances of a case to decide whether the visa is to be granted, even if you do not meet the character requirements, including: Protection of the Australian community Best interests of children Australia’s International legal commitments Impact of visa refusal or visa cancellation on your family Impact on Australian businesses and the Australian community If you do not declare your criminal history completely and correctly, the Department may refuse your visa application. The graph below shows number of visa refusals and visa cancellations by the Department from 2012 to 2019.   *Source: Department of Home Affairs In certain cases, you may appeal the decision of visa cancellation or refusal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) for failing to meet character requirements. If you are facing any such difficulty or need migration assistance, Contact Us or call us on (02) 4626 100 to speak to one of our Registered Migration Agents in Sydney to discuss your situation.
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  • July 16, 2020

What Happens When your Visa is Cancelled?

Having your Visa cancelled can be the most distressing and stressful experience. But what is behind a visa cancellation? For a visa to be cancelled, only the Minister or a delegate of the Minister can grant, refuse or cancel a visa which can be discretionary, mandatory or by operation of law. In some circumstances, you can ask the Department to cancel your visa! However, cancelling any visa is at the discretion of the Department. Unfortunately, if your visa is cancelled, the Department may also cancel the visas held by any of your family members. Your employer, a sponsor or family member cannot cancel your visa. However, a person with parental responsibility can request us to cancel the visa of a person under 18 years old. There are many reasons why your visa may be cancelled. Some reasons can be if: you were non-compliant with visa conditions you did not meet our character requirements you provided false information on your visa application Did you know, that the Minister has the power to refuse or cancel your visa if you do not pass our character test? If you have had a visa refused or cancelled on character grounds since you last arrived in Australia the only visa you can apply for is a Protection visa. If you are removed from Australia on character grounds, you may have difficulty satisfying the character test when applying for another visa to re-enter Australia. In cases where you appear to fail the character requirements, you will be given an opportunity to put forward reasons why your visa should not be cancelled before the Department cancels your visa. Your visa might also be cancelled if you are involved in paying for visa sponsorship. This means if you initiated or were complicit in the paying for sponsorship or your intent in coming forward (whistle-blower, actively providing us with information) for such a matter. Your student visa can also be subject to cancellation if you are no longer enrolled in a registered course. Your enrollment ends when you complete the course, even if this is earlier than the end date on your Confirmation of Enrollment. What you must do after you complete your course depends on your enrollment arrangement. If you complete the course for which your visa was granted, you will have 3 months to depart Australia or apply for another visa. So it’s important to always keep on track of things! Other reasons why your student visa may be cancelled include: you complete the course for which we granted your student visa and you do not leave Australia or apply for a new visa within 3 months. you have changed courses since we granted your student visa and your new Confirmation of Enrolment for your principal course has an earlier end date and you do not leave Australia or apply for a new visa within 28 days of completing the course. you are studying more than one course on your visa (course packaging) and you finish a course early and have a gap between courses of more than 2 months (except if this gap occurs between the end of an academic year and the beginning of a new academic year). Another reason why your visa can be cancelled is if you contravene Bio security Laws. It is important to declare certain food, plant material and animal items from overseas as these items may: introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia devastate our valuable agriculture and tourism industries and our unique environment The Minister has the power to cancel your visitor visa in immigration clearance if you: fail to meet the requirements to answer questions about goods do not follow directions given by a Bio security officer in relation to goods or baggage provide false or misleading information or documents to a Bio security officer The Minister has the power to cancel a temporary visa if you import objectionable goods and materials without permission. If your visa is cancelled and you attempt to make another visa application while you are in Australia, you may be granted a Bridging Visa A (BVA) or other Bridging visa. The bridging visa comes in to effect when your current visa ceases. You need to comply with the conditions of your current visa until the bridging visa comes into effect. Cancelling your visa will cause your Bridging Visa A to cease at the same time. If your current visa is cancelled, you will need to apply for is a Bridging Visa E. This will not affect your current visa application, however, you will have limited visa options if your current visa application is not granted. However, if the Department refuse or cancel your visa, you might be able to request a review of the decision. You cannot appeal a decision if it was made by the minister personally. The independent Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) is responsible for reviewing departmental decisions including visa cancellation decisions.  To seek a review by the AAT, you must lodge your application by the date specified in your decision notification letter. Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients onshore and offshore. We are trained professionals in Australian Migration Law and we are trusted providers in the industry for our services. If you want to know more about the visa cancellations, or you wish to speak to us directly about applying for a visa in Australia or having your visa cancellation or refusal reviewed, contact us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of my registered migration agents will be ready to help you.
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  • July 15, 2020

Becoming an Australian Citizen

Have you ever wondering what it takes to become an Australian Citizenship? Being an Australian citizen is a privilege not a right. While you are granted entitlements as a citizen of Australia there are important responsibilities you must accept too. As an Australian citizen, you have new responsibilities to: behave in accordance with Australia’s democratic beliefs respects the rights and liberties of Australia follow and obey the law vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in referenda defend Australia if necessary serve on jury duty if summoned You will also become eligible for the following entitlements and privileges: apply for an Australian passport leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want ask for help from an Australian consulate if in trouble overseas vote in federal, state or territory elections vote in a Constitutional referendum or plebiscite seek election to parliament, if you are aged 18 years or over and are not dual citizen register the birth of your children in another country as an Australian citizen At your citizenship ceremony, you will make the Australian citizenship pledge. Here, you will promise to remain loyal to Australia and its people and to share and uphold Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights, liberties and laws. Australia is a democracy. And you can freely elect representatives to run the country and make laws on your behalf. Australian democratic beliefs, rights and liberties: Parliamentary democracy The people you elect as representatives are answerable to the public for their decisions. Rule of law All Australians are equal in the eyes of the law. No person or group gets preferential treatment. Living peacefully We prefer discussion, peaceful persuasion and democracy. We do not use violence to bring about change. Respect for all individuals We treat all Australians with dignity and respect. No matter their beliefs, traditions and background. Compassion We always show a spirit of ‘mateship’ We come together to help and support each other during times of need. Freedoms for citizens All Australians will have freedom of speech and freedom of expression. You are free to say what you want on any subject, without harming others. You must also respect how other Australians think or express themselves. You are also free to join any political party, trade union, religious group, cultural group or social group. And, you can refuse to join a group if you do not want to join a group. You will also be able to freely choose to follow any religion, or choose not be. Australian laws make sure no one is treated differently because of race, gender, disability or age. Most importantly, men and women are treated equally in Australia. You are free to make your own choices on personal matters. The laws protect both men and women from intimidation and violence. Both men and women: can work and go to school can become politicians can join the defence and police forces are treated fairly and equally in court Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients onshore and offshore. We are trained professionals in Australian Migration Law and we are trusted providers in the industry for our services. If you want to know more about your rights and privileges as an Australian Citizen, or you wish to apply for Australian Citizenship contact us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of my registered migration agents will be ready to help you.
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  • July 13, 2020

Becoming an Australian Permanent Resident

Have you ever thought of becoming an Australian Permanent Resident? People can become a permanent resident of Australia in different ways. Three common ways of becoming a permanent resident are through gaining: A Family-Stream Permanent Visa These are for: partners, children, parents or dependent relatives of an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or Eligible New Zealand citizen children being adopted or in the process of being adopted outside of Australia carers who need to move to Australia to provide long-term care for an approved relative A Work-Stream Permanent Visa These are for workers who have an Australian employer sponsoring them to work in Australia, or have skills that Australia values. A Business or Investor-Stream Permanent Visa Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) State or Territory Sponsored Investor (subclass 893) Investor Visa (subclass 891) Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132) Business owner visa (subclass 890) State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892) or There are Other Options Such as: Retirement visa pathway: The Australian Government has recently created a pathway to permanent residency for eligible retirees. This pathway provides options to long-term residents who have contributed to, and are well-established in the community. The government has built the pathway by setting aside a portion of places from the permanent migration scheme for parents. Former Resident visa: This permanent visa allows former permanent residents and certain people who served in the Australian Defense Force to live in Australia. This is called the subclass 151 Former Resident Visa. Distinguished Talent visas Top of Form: These visas are for people with an internationally-recognized record of exceptional and outstanding achievement. Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124) Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 858) Refugee and humanitarian visas: These visas are for people who left their home country due to persecution. An Australian permanent resident and an Australian citizen are not the same. Of course, as a permanent resident of Australia you will have entitlements, and generally you can: remain in Australia indefinitely work and study in Australia enroll in Australia’s national health scheme, Medicare apply for bank loans to buy property sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible travel to and from Australia for as long as your travel facility permits attend free English language classes provided by the Adult Migrant English Program work in New Zealand However, unlike Australian citizens, a permanent resident cannot: have an Australian passport vote in Australian Government elections unless you enrolled (as a British subject) before 26 January 1984 access student loans join the Australian Defense Force obtain ongoing work in the Australian Government return to Australia from overseas without a valid travel facility (you do not have automatic right of entry to Australia). You may also qualify for other government benefits and services, but if you currently not living in Australia and you hold a permanent visa you may not be eligible. It is good to discuss your options with a professional migration agent, and we can help you there! Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients onshore and offshore. We are trained professionals in Australian Migration Law and we are trusted providers in the industry for our services. If you want to know more about becoming an Australian permanent resident or you want to discuss your visa options for permanent residency, contact us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of my registered migration agents will be ready to help you.
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Options for you to consider if your Job situation has changed

With the harrowing effects of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have experienced that our job situation has changed. In fact, this pandemic has hit the employment sector of Australia the hardest, with thousands losing their jobs or having their hours reduced. If you were sponsored or nominated by your current employer, state or territory government or relative and your job situation has changed, outlined below are some important facts that you need to be aware of. 1. Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400), Temporary Work (Training and Research) visa (subclass 402), Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403), Temporary Work (Training) visa (subclass 407) You will first need to check your Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) to see your visa details and conditions. And, if you stop working for your sponsor, you must take one of these actions within 60 days:  find another employer to sponsor you (it must first approved by the Department before you can start working for them)  be granted a different visa  leave Australia (You will have 90 days to do this if we granted your visa on or before 19 November 2016.) The Department may send you a Notice of Intent to Consider Cancellation if you have stopped work if the Department finds that you have breached your visa conditions 2. Temporary Work (Activity) visa (subclass 408) If the employer who sponsored your visa no longer has a job for you, then you must take one of these actions: find another organisation to sponsor you, and apply for a new visa find another organisation or person to support you, and apply for a new visa apply for a different visa (if you can) leave Australia within 28 days (or sooner if your visa ends before the 28 days have passed) 3. Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) If you are the primary visa holder, you can change jobs or do a different job while you still hold a valid 457 visa.You do not need to apply for a new subclass 457 visa. Your sponsor must lodge a new nomination and the Department must approve it before you can start working for the new sponsor or in the new role. However, if you stop working for your sponsor, you must take one of these actions within 60 days: find a new employer to sponsor you and lodge a new nomination (approved by us before you can start working for them) be granted a different visa leave Australia (You will have 90 days to do this if we granted your visa on or before 19 November 2016.)If your new nomination is approved, as the 457 visa holder, you may need to keep working for your past sponsor for a short time. Australia's industrial relations law obliges you to give the right amount of notice to your employer. This will not be considered a breach of condition 8107 if you are meeting the requirements of the law. 4. Temporary Work (Skilled Recognition Graduate) visa (subclass 476) If you have a 476 visa, you do not need a sponsor. You can work for anyone anywhere in Australia. You do not need to tell us about changes to your job situation. 5. Temporary Work (Skilled Regional [Provisional]) visa (subclass 489) You will also need to check your Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) to see your visa details and conditions. You can usually only work 6 months with one employer. 6.Permanent Work (Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme) visa (subclass 187) You need to work for at least 2 years with a Regional Sponsored Migration visa. You must carry out the agreement you made when your employer nominated you for the visa. If you do not meet the agreement,your visa may be cancelled. You must always let the Department know of any changes! 7. Permanent Work (Skilled Nominated) visa (subclass 190) and Permanent Work (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 887) Like the subclass above, you must carry out the agreement you made when your employer nominated you for the visa. If you do not meet the agreement, your visa may also be cancelled. If you don’t inform the Department online, you can print and complete Form 1022 Notification of changes in circumstances. You can scan and email, or post, your completed form to the same place that assessed your application. Check that you have signed it first. For the subclass 190 visa, if you want to move interstate, ask the person or organisation who nominated you for a 'release notice'. A release notice will let you work in another state or territory. 8. Temporary Work (Temporary Skill Shortage visa) (subclass 482) As the primary visa holder, if you want to change jobs or do a different job while you still hold a valid Temporary Skill shortage visa (subclass 482) your employer must submit a new nomination and you must apply for a new visa. Like all others, the Department must first approve the nomination and your visa must be granted before you can start working for the new sponsor or in the new role. If you stop working for your sponsor, you must take one of these actions within 60 days: find a new employer to sponsor you and lodge a new nomination (approved by us before you can start working for them) be granted a different visa leave Australia If you are not the primary visa holder, you will not have condition 8607 (Must only work in the nominated occupation) on your visa. Therefore, you do not need to have a sponsor to work and so you do not need to notify the Department if you change jobs or roles. If the Department approves your new nomination and visa, as the 482 visa holder, like the subclass 457 visa. You may need to keep working for your past sponsor for a short time and this will not be seen as a breach of condition 8607. Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration
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Bringing your Partner or Family Members to Australia

Have you ever thought about bringing your loved ones with you to Australia? Even if you are a visa holder or not, there are options to invite your family here! Here’s what you need to know: Australian citizens or permanent residents inviting family If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you might want to bring your partner or family over to join you temporarily or permanently in Australia. First, you will need to decide whether your loved ones will stay temporarily or permanently. Secondly, you will need to find the right visa based on their intention. Here is our list of the type of visas you can choose from to bring your loved ones to Australia if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Of course, before making any decision, it is very important to seek professional migration advice, and we can help you there! Family and partner visas Adoption visa (subclass 102) Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 114) Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 838) Aged Parent visa (subclass 804) Carer visa (subclass 836) Carer visa (subclass 116) Child visa (subclass 101) Child visa (subclass 802) Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884) Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864) Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) Dependent Child visa (subclass 445) New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (temporary) visa (subclass 461) Orphan Relative (subclass 117) Orphan Relative (subclass 837) Parent visa (subclass 103) Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visa (subclass 309 100) Partner visa (subclass 820 801) Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115) Remaining Relative visa (subclass 835) Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870) Visa holders inviting family If you are visa holder, this will greatly depend on which visa you have. You’ll also need to decide whether your loved ones will stay temporarily or permanently and you will need to check if your visa allows subsequent entrants and that you have previously declared the members of your family. If your visa does not allow subsequent entrants, your loved ones will need to apply for a visa based on their intention. Returning Australian bringing overseas-born family If you are an Australian citizen and you want to bring your overseas born children to Australia, you will first need to apply for Australian citizenship by descent on their behalf in order for them to get an Australian passport. Alternatively, if you want to bring your other family members to Australia, they will need to apply for a visa. You can see the list of family and partner visas above. New Zealand citizens bringing family If you are a New Zealand citizen and your family members are New Zealand citizens, they might be eligible for a Special Category Visa (subclass 444). If they are not New Zealand citizens, they might be eligible for a New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (temporary) visa (subclass 461). You can also sponsor your family members for permanent residency and citizenship! Also, did you know that if you are a permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and your children were born in Australia, your children might already be Australian citizens? If this is the case, you can apply for their proof of citizenship. Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients onshore and offshore. We are trained professionals in Australian Migration Law and we are trusted providers in the industry for our services. If you want to know more and discuss your visa options for bringing your loved ones to Australia, whether you are a visa holder or not, contact us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of my registered migration agents will be ready to help you.
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Student Visa is Expiring and Borders are Closed

As you may not already know, the Government is currently taking a more flexible approach when it comes to student visa conditions where COVID-19 restrictions have prevented conditions being met, such as your attendance at class or the use of online learning. With the coronavirus pandemic still looming, here are the current updates you need to know regarding your visa: If your study in Australia is ending, and you are unable to leave Australia due to the current travel restrictions, you can apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600). However, you need to do this before your Student visa expires. If your course is considered ‘out of session’, you can work unlimited hours. These courses that are considered ‘out of session’ are those that occur during scheduled course breaks or if a student has finished their course as scheduled. If you have commenced studying a masters by research or a doctorate course, you can also work unlimited hours. If your course has been deferred, you can work over 40 hours per fortnight. There are some concessions for student visa holders who are temporarily permitted to work more than 40 hours per fortnight in order to support the supply of essential goods and services for Australians. This affects those who are: employed in the health sector, enrolled in a health related course (such as nursing or medicine) and are directed by a health official to assist in the effort against COVID-19 employed by registered supermarkets (this temporary measure will cease on 1 May 2020 for supermarkets) employed in aged care by an Approved Provider or Commonwealth-funded aged care service provider employed by a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme provider. If you are thinking of extending your Student Visa, unfortunately, under Australian migration law, it is not possible! In this case, you will need to apply for a new visa if: you cannot return to your home country and your visa is expiring you need more time in Australia to complete your course. Please note that you should apply for a new Student visa six weeks before your existing Student visa expires. There is no need to provide evidence of impacts of COVID-19 with your Student visa application. If your study in Australia is ending, you can apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600). But remember. You need to do this before your Student visa expires. When you make a new application before your current visa expires, you will be given a bridging visa to remain lawful while all requirements are met. Unfortunately, the Department of Home Affairs does not regulate mode of study requirements. You should contact your education provider. You also do not need to notify the Department if you return home, or your study situation changes. Your visa remains valid until you lodge another visa application, or your visa expires. During this coronavirus pandemic, you are encouraged to rely on family support, part-time work where available and your own savings to sustain yourself while you are in Australia. If you are unable to support yourself, you should make arrangements to return to your home country. If you have been in Australia for more than 12 months, and you find yourself in financial hardship you will be able to access your Australian superannuation. Our Registered Migration Agents at Migration Centre of Australia have been in the migration industry for many years and have helped thousands of clients onshore and offshore. We are trained professionals in Australian Migration Law and we are trusted providers in the industry for our services. If your student visa is expiring or has expired, or if you wish to apply for another visa, or you simply wish to discuss any or part of these student visa changes that affect you, contact us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of my registered migration agents will be ready to help you.
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What is NSW State Nomination?

Are you a points tested skilled worker? Are you currently living in NSW? Have you been employed in NSW for at least one year in your occupation? If you answered yes, you may be eligible to apply for the new Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190). In July 2019, New South Wales introduced new changes to their Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) program for the year 2019-2020.  The Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent visa for points tested skilled works who are nominated by a state or territory government agency. Did you know that the NSW Treasury nominates eligible skilled workers with exceptional occupational skills? This is due to the need and demand to drive economic growth in NSW! But there’s a catch, only those who are invited by the NSW Government can apply to be considered. You must be thinking, but how can I even be invited? Here’s what you need to do: Submit an expression of interest (EOI) on Skill Select You must have an occupation that is listed on the NSW 190 Priority Skilled Occupation List You must have at least 65 points and meet the relevant Commonwealth visa criteria You have a relevant skills assessment You must be under the age of 45 You must have competent English You need to be invited (selective I know!) If you are invited, you must submit your application within 14 days of being invited. Once you are granted a subclass 190 visa, you are required to commit to live and work in NSW for two years. Not bad! The perks of being granted this visa also means you can include your family and you will be able to stay in Australia permanently with the opportunity to even enroll in Australia’s public health scheme called Medicare. You will also have the freedom of traveling to and from Australia for 5 years! Sounds easy right? NSW nominations are high in demand with thousands of individuals applying every year. Due to the popularity of this scheme, only selected candidates will be given the opportunity to apply for the NSW nomination. If your current visa is expiring, whether you are in Australia or overseas, and you have not applied for a new visa, contact Migration Centre of Australia today for professional migration advice to help you with your visa application or simply to plan a visa pathway. Our migration agents have been in the migration industry for many years and are known for our expertise. Call us today on (02) 4626 1002 or send us an email at info@migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au and one of our registered migration agents will be ready to help.
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