australian immigration
14 January 2020
Australia is recruiting – New Global Talent Visa
Australia has introduced a streamlined, priority visa pathway for highly skilled and talented individuals to work and live permanently in Australia.
The G...
5 August 2019
Can I apply for Partner visa if I’m still married and I cannot get a divorce?
In my experience of practising migration law, I have been approached by clients who would like to apply for Partner visa but they are still legally marrie...
17 July 2017
Migrants are not taking Australian’s jobs
A great article in the Australian newspaper today dispels the myth that skilled migrants are taking Australian jobs.
One of Australia’s leading demogr...
25 February 2016
Australia & Hungary sign new Work and Holiday visas arrangement
Hungary has become the latest country to sign a reciprocal arrangement with Australia, allowing young people from both countries to visit each other’s na...
27 August 2015
Recent Updates at the Department of Immigration
On July 1 2015 Australian Customs and Border Protection Service was officially disestablished, and together with the pre-existing Department, the new Austr...
29 October 2013
Can I add a Child to my 457 Visa?
If you are a 457 visa holder and have had a baby since your visa was granted – your child is eligible to be added onto your current visa. In order to hav...
22 October 2013
Possible Policy Change in Queensland Regional Areas
Recently, Premier Campbell Newman has suggested that a new immigration strategy should be implemented in Queensland to allow more people to come to the sta...
8 September 2013
Are you considering lodging a Partner Visa in Australia?
When you lodge a visa application with the Department of Immigration & Citizenship, it is usual practise for an Immigration officer to request further ...
28 July 2013
Are you engaged to your Australian partner? If yes, the Prospective Marriage Visa might be for you!
The main purpose of the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) is to allow you to come to Australia and then marry your future spouse and live as husband...
1 July 2013
New July 1, 2013 Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL)
As of 1 July 2013 there are changes to the occupations on the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL). If you are nominated by a State or Territory Gov...
