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Gold Coast and Perth Are Now Regional Areas! How Does it Affect You.
The Gold Coast and Perth are now classified as Regional Areas! This change was made by immigration to attempt to divert migrants from the major cities of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Immigration has also increased the number of regional visas to 25,000 regional...
Skilled Nominated Visa – Subclass 190
Subclass 190 Visa Skilled Nominated VisaSkilled Nominated Visa The Skilled Nominated Visa – Subclass 190 is often referred to as the State Nominated Visa. It's one of the General Skilled Migration together with This is a permanent visa that does not require employer...
491 Visa Australia | Requirements, Points & Processing Time
491 Visa enables skilled workers and their families to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia.
Can I Work on an Australian Student Visa
Most students can work on an Australian student visa. However many students have only limited work rights. If you are studying at a bachelor, vocational or English course, you will usually be limited to 48 hours per fortnight (14 days) when class is in session. When...
How do I check my Australian visa status?
If you have lodged a visa, it is very simple to check your Australian visa status. There are several different ways in which you can check your visa status. Check through the Visa Entitlement Verification Online system (VEVO) You will usually be able to check your...
Child Care Worker – New PR and Sponsorship Pathway
Several areas around Australia have been classified as Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) Areas. These areas have a special list of occupations which employees can be sponsored and may lead to permanent residency. These areas also have their own specific...
What is DAMA?
Designated Area Migration Agreements What is DAMA?DAMA DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreements) are a special kind of TSS Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482). These visas were created so that specific regional areas can attract much needed employees to fill...
How to Extend Your Working Holiday Visa
Depending on which country you are from, you may be eligible for a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417 or 462) to live and work in Australia. The Working Holiday Visa (“WHV”) permits you to live and work in Australia for 12 months, with the possibility of extending...
The Best Regional Areas to Study in Australia
The Best Regional Areas to Study in AustraliaThe Australian Government wants to encourage international students to study and live in designated “Regional Areas” of Australia. If you live and study in one of these Regional Areas for at least two years, you can gain an...
8 Tips to Improve Your Student Visa Application
Applying for a Student Visa can seem tricky if you’re unsure of the process. We’ve applied for thousands of Student Visas and have come across some simple, yet critical steps that can increase the chances of a Student Visa being approved. Always Provide...
Gabi – From Nursing Graduate to Permanent Resident
Gabi's interview From Nursing Graduate to Permanent Resident Gabi is a client of ours who we assisted with the transition from her graduate work visa (subclass 485) to Permanent Resident (QLD State Nominated - Subclass 190). Her situation is something that is very...
Upcoming Changes to The Points Test That Could Help You
Immigration has recently announced the new changes to the points test which could mean it could be easier for you to reach the points needed. These changes will be introduced in November 2019. These changes in the points test will affect newly introduced new Skilled...