A basic overview of the partner visa options for migration to Australia. How to choose the right visa for your situation based on your relationship status and your location at time of application. We consider the 300 Prospective Marriage Visa, 820 Partner visa and 309 Partner visa. The 300 Prospective Marriage Visa is suitable for......
If you are a medical professional working in Western Australia or with a job offer from a West Australian employer, you may qualify for a Skilled Sponsored (subclass 190) visa or the temporary Skilled Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489). Contact our Migration Agent Perth for up to date and current migration advice. A new training......
A new training levy applies to all 482, 186 ENS and 187 RSMS nominations lodged on or after 12 August 2018. So what is the training levy? How much will it cost and what are your options for a refund? The Skilled Australia Fund (SAF) is managed by the Department of Education and Training (DET). The purpose......
What is the pathway from a 457 visa to permanent residency? If you either held, or were an applicant for a 457 visa (which was subsequently granted) on 18 April 2017, transitional arrangements apply when you lodge a 186 ENS visa via transition. What are the benefits of the transitional arrangements? You only need to work for......
Current 482 processing times advertised by the Department of Home Affairs Stream 75 per cent of applications processed 90 per cent of applications processed Short-term stream 50 days 67 days Medium-term stream 48 days 57 days Labour Agreement stream 32 days 54 days Sponsorship 48 days 53 days Nomination 49 days 54 days Last updated 22......
The Western Australian Government has announced yesterday that it will be developing a new 190 WA Skilled Graduate List for graduates from West Australian universities. High achieving graduates who complete PhD, Masters, Honours and other higher degrees may be offered State Sponsorship if they meet the eligibility criteria and have an occupation on the new list. ......
From 12 August 2018, new labour market testing requirements apply to 482 visa nominations. We recommend all employers discuss their advertising efforts with us prior to placing any advertising to ensure it will met the strict 482 visa requirements. Speak with our migration agent today on 1800 875 285 Adverting must be conducted in the......
482 TSS visa (Temporary Skills Shortage) The new TSS subclass 482 visa replaces the old 457 visa program. Our experienced Migration Agent Perth, Melbourne or Sydney will conduct a thorough assessment and guide you through the entire application process. Below is a very basic overview of the program. Applications can become complicated with regards to the work experience, skills, English......
From the 1 July 2017 the age limit for Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186 via direct entry and RSMS subclass 187 via Direct Entry was lowered from under 50 to under 45 years of age. The age limit for those applying under the transition stream remains at under 50 years of age. Contact our Migration......
The current 457 visa is due to be replaced by the TSS visa in March 2018. There are will be two occupation lists for the TSS. These lists are split into the ‘short’ and ‘medium’ term. Short term occupations will be issued a visa for two years with no pathway to permanent residency. Medium term......
