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It was only a few months ago, that the ACT partially closed its state nomination program leaving thousands and thousands of people confused and frustrated. Migrants who had moved to Canberra (only) to be eligible to apply for permanent residency all of a sudden did no longer have the chance to apply for PR. Now…
Unfortunately, this is not a joke. Border agents in Australia or New Zealand are allowed to go through your digital devices. They can look through your smartphone, tablet or laptop and there’s nothing you can do about it. Border agents can now not only search your personal baggage but also what you might be hiding…
It’s no news that the occupation lists are being updated on a regular basis – usually every 6 months. What are the changes based on and what does it mean for your occupation? The Department of Jobs and Small Businesses regularly reviews the occupations that are on the list to assess what skills are…
Removing 457 streamlined pathway Victoria is undertaking some operational changes in order to facilitate the shift from old to new arrangements. This means the 457 visa streamlined processing pathway will be removed. Attention: This only means that the streamlined service will be closed, visa holders will remain eligible for visa nomination in Victoria and they…
TSS Processing Update Applications for a TSS visa will be processed in the following order of priority: Applications lodged by an accredited sponsor Applications lodged for positions in regional Australia Applications lodged under the Labour Agreement Stream All other applications As from September 5 2018 there priority processing requests for the TSS or the 457…
According to Senator Anning , the ‘final solution’ (that is indeed the term he used) to Australia’s immigration problem is to have a plebiscite on immigration. The words ‘final solution’ sparked a storm of criticism by other politicians given that in Nazi Germany the ‘final solution’ referred to the extermination of the Jewish people. He…
Orana is a regional area in New South Wales. In fact, the Orana region is the largest region in NSW. While Orana is the largest and most diverse region in the State, it is also a region that wants to attract skilled migrants on a 489 visa. The region has only yesterday (31.7.2018) updated its…
It has been over a year now that the Australian government announced big changes in skilled migration when it abolished the Subclass 457 Visa. Almost 15 months later, the question amongst 457 visa holders remains: How can I go from 457 to PR? Am I still eligible? According to the Transitional Arrangements if a person…
A Chinese developer has promised Asian investors a permanent residency visa in as little as six months. All they had to do is buy into a Hunter Valley land deal in Millfield. Profit Palace Group, headed by Jiang “James” Xiao was not only offering Australian permanent residency but also access to Australia’s welfare benefits. On…