Migration Changes in Australia for 2023: 9 Updates You Need to Know About

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Get the details on visa changes and the latest immigration news for Australia From updates to visa application charges to expanded pathways to permanent residence, the new financial year saw a range of new immigration rules being implemented in Australia. Compared to previous years, the Australian migration and visa changes from July 2023 are quite […]

Education Consultant Versus Migration Agent In Melbourne

Education Consultant Versus Migration Agent In Melbourne

Want to study in Australia? Are you thinking of applying for a student visa to study in Australia? Well, you might have come across many visa agencies and enrolment companies offering you course options and support services. However, with the vast variety of choices, how do you choose the right one? What can a registered […]

Things You Should Know Before Applying For A Visitor Visa

Things You Should Know Before Applying For A Visitor Visa

So you have finally decided to visit the land of beaches and dreams –Melbourne. Before you pack your backpack, there are certain things you should know when applying for a Visitor visa in Melbourne. Hiring a visitor visa consultant in Melbourne can help you fulfill all the necessary aspects and provide assistance in completing the […]

Can I get a visa refund?

Can I get a visa refund

One of the first questions that a visa applicant asks him/herself before applying for a visa is “will I get a visa refund?” The question is close ended, yet the answer is not as simple as yes or no. A visa refund would always depend on a number of factors. An applicant whose visa application […]

Is your occupation listed in the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

Is your occupation listed in the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL)

Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs, Hon Alan Tudge, has announced the new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) that will help Australia in its recovery from the COVID pandemic. The 17 occupations cover three industries, health care, construction, and information technology, which will help the country strengthen its health and […]

Partner Visa, Limited to 2 Sponsorships, Minimum 5 Years Apart

Partner Visa

If you are planning on applying for a Partner or Prospective Marriage visa, before you do so it is important to know that there are certain sponsorship limitations, which may apply to you. You are only allowed to sponsor 2 approved spouses, fiancés or de facto partners. You will then not get approval for another […]

Skilled Migrants Can Apply For Regional Fast-Tracked Visas To Australia

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Skilled migrants can now apply for fast-tracked visas to Australia, on condition that they are willing to move to and work in specified regions in the country. According to David Coleman, Australia Immigration Minister, skilled migrants are in great demand in regions outside Sydney, Melbourne, and Southeast Queensland. The federal government of Australia has introduced […]

The Wait Is Finally Over. Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa Has Arrived

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Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman announced on the 1st of March 2019, that with effect from 17th April, eligible individuals could submit applications to sponsor their parents under the new Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa. On approval of the sponsorship application, the sponsored parent can apply for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa. […]

Move To Prioritise Regional Visas

Prioritise Regional Visas

In a recent interview, David Coleman, Australia’s newly appointed Minister of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, revealed his plans of prioritising regional visas. Additionally, the immigration portfolio no longer falls under the portfolio of the Home Affairs Ministry. Hon David Coleman has had a long and illustrious career spanning multiple industries. Before entering politics, he worked […]