Subclass 489 Visa Holders – Eligible Postcodes
On the 16th November 2019, we saw the end of the Subclass 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa - with that visa subclass being closed to new applications. At the…
Global Talent Program gives opportunities to Tech Entrepreneurs
It's official - Australia is seeking the best and brightest talent from around the world, and will bend the visa rules when they find it! In November the Government officially…
Would you flush an opportunity away?
Warning - people desperately awaiting an invitation for a visa may get MAD when they read this article! It's no secret that it's become incredibly difficult to get on the…
Regional Visas Might Become More Appealing Soon!
In advance of the rollout of the new Regional Visas in less than 4 months time, the Government has put up a Bill proposing amendments to certain Acts, which will…
Visa Medical Criteria Relaxed
A very welcome change in Migration Health Policy has seen the threshold for significant costs INCREASE recently from $40,000 to $49,000. Further, the Department will no longer require applicant's medical…
I’m not getting anywhere with an Australian visa – should I just forget Australia?
Tweaking to the Australian visa system this year has created disappointment for many people who have been patiently waiting for a lucky visa break, through the points-tested Skilled Migration Program.…
The New Australian Skilled Visa Points Test
Are you concerned you don't have enough Points to get an invitation for a visa? Your luck might be about to change! Recently, demand for scarce visas under the Skilled…
Arrangements for Finalisation of the Subclass 489 (Skilled Regional Provisional) Visa
The Subclass 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa will cease forever on the 15th November 2019. It is being replaced by another Visa, the Subclass 491 - Skilled Work Regional …
Why We Love Partner Visas in Australia (and why you don’t have to lodge before 10th June)
Partner Visas are among our favourite visa types. For one thing, normally we are dealing with two people who can't wait to start a life together in Australia. Secondly, we…
Government Visa Application Charges Increase
Visa Lodgement Charges for all visas EXCEPT Visitor Visas, will increase by a special "Uplift" percentage of 5.4% from the 1st July 2019.  This was announced in the Annual…
