This is the Real Australia
Australia has absorbed an estimated 10 million settlers since the First Fleet arrived in 1788. The majority of these settlers, some seven million,
Changes for Working Holiday Makers (Subclass 417)
There are to be several beneficial changes for working holiday maker visa holders in 2017: The maximum age eligibility will increase
The impact on local workers of skilled migration
A common concern is that by adding to the supply of labour, immigration can reduce the wages of local workers (or displace
The more they change the more they remain the same
Whilst the government are making big noises about significant changes to the sc457 process, in reality they are making minor
Only 6 visas have been granted under the new SIV 2 framework
Since July, 2015 Significant Investor Visa (SIV) applicants must invest 40% of their complying investment into risky Venture Capital (VC)
New Zealander’s new pathway for Permanent Residence in Australia
New Zealand citizens living in Australia will have a new pathway from 1 July 2017. The conditions are (in general):
Visa Cancellation Numbers for Criminals Growing
The Immigration Department now have greater powers to cancel visas of non-citizens. 580 people had their visas cancelled on character grounds
Regional Migration Subclass 491 and 494
An additional 2000 visa places are to be available sc491 and sc494 visa applicants (Eligible persons and Holders of Skilled Work Visa (subclass 491
This is the Real Australia
Australia has absorbed an estimated 10 million settlers since the First Fleet arrived in 1788. The majority of these
Changes for Working Holiday Makers (Subclass 417)
There are to be several beneficial changes for working holiday maker visa holders in 2017: The maximum
The impact on local workers of skilled migration
A common concern is that by adding to the supply of labour, immigration can reduce the wages of
Defacto Couples
Defacto couples do not necessarily have to live together in order to meet the Migration definition of a partner couple. Defacto couples living apart may
Subclass 886 Applications Processing
It appears that many of the old subclass 886 applications have started re-processing. This is very welcome news for those applicants that have had their
Australian Boarder Force
As from 1 July 2015, the Immigration department will be known as Australian Boarder Force. The legislation to effect this change was passed by Parliament
Worker Exploitation Crackdown
The Assistant Minister for Immigration has reported the following statements with respect to cracking down on worker exploitation: A Darwin-based company has been fined
Government application Fee increase for Offshore Partners
From 1 July 2015, the Department of Immigration will increase offshore partner visa application fees by approximately $2250. The fee increase is part of the
Good news for overseas students
Instrument IMMI 15 / 062, commencing 18 April 2015 provides that Immigration have lowered the minimum English language test scores for the Skilled – Recognised