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Questions About Australia and Immigration

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Questions About Australia and Immigration

If you have a question that needs an answer, or ideas, please ask it in the comments section below. Your question will be transferred to a new post, with any information that may be available… Read the rest

Work and Holiday visa subclass 462

Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/462- This visa is for young people (at least 18 but not yet 31 years of age) who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year. You might be able… Read the rest

Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/462- This visa is for young people (at least 18 but not yet 31 years of age) who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year. You might be able… Read the rest

Partner Visa Subclass 100

Offshore Permanent Partner Visa, Subclass 100

The Permanent Partner Visa, Subclass 100, application is activated after the subclass 309 section of this Partner Visa has been finalised. This is normally two years after the 309 application is submitted. The processing… Read the rest

Offshore Permanent Partner Visa, Subclass 100

The Permanent Partner Visa, Subclass 100, application is activated after the subclass 309 section of this Partner Visa has been finalised. This is normally two years after the 309 application is submitted. The processing… Read the rest

Partner Visa Subclass 309

Offshore Temporary Partner Visa, Subclass 309

The Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) is the first stage towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100). You lodge only one application for your temporary and permanent visas and pay one application charge. Your… Read the rest

Offshore Temporary Partner Visa, Subclass 309

The Partner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309) is the first stage towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 100). You lodge only one application for your temporary and permanent visas and pay one application charge. Your… Read the rest

Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300

The Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300

This visa, often called a PMV, allows people to come to Australia to marry their prospective spouse, and the couple must intend to marry (within 9 months of Visa grant) and live as husband… Read the rest

The Prospective Marriage Visa Subclass 300

This visa, often called a PMV, allows people to come to Australia to marry their prospective spouse, and the couple must intend to marry (within 9 months of Visa grant) and live as husband… Read the rest

Perth to be Removed from the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme

RSMS – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme to be removed in West Australia

The Premier of West Australia, Mark McGowan, has asked the Australian Prime Minister to remove Perth from the subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme [RSMS]. The actual effect… Read the rest

RSMS – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme to be removed in West Australia

The Premier of West Australia, Mark McGowan, has asked the Australian Prime Minister to remove Perth from the subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme [RSMS]. The actual effect… Read the rest

Penalty For Driving on the Right

Driving on the Right Lane can cost $50 and Demerit Points.

We see many drivers using the Right hand lane instead of the Left lane when driving on dual carriageways in Australia, but how many know they are breaking the… Read the rest

Driving on the Right Lane can cost $50 and Demerit Points.

We see many drivers using the Right hand lane instead of the Left lane when driving on dual carriageways in Australia, but how many know they are breaking the… Read the rest

Health Insurance on 457 Visa

Health Insurance on 457 Visa

Do subclass 457 visa holders need to have health insurance and if so who pays?

It is a requirement for visa grant that applicants have made adequate arrangements for health insurance for themselves and accompanying… Read the rest

Health Insurance on 457 Visa

Do subclass 457 visa holders need to have health insurance and if so who pays?

It is a requirement for visa grant that applicants have made adequate arrangements for health insurance for themselves and accompanying… Read the rest

Police Checks for Sponsors of Partner Visas

Police Checks for Sponsors of Partner and Prospective Marriage visa applications

From 18 November 2016, sponsors of Partner and Prospective Marriage visa applications will need to provide Australian and/or foreign police checks when requested, and give consent for the Department… Read the rest

Police Checks for Sponsors of Partner and Prospective Marriage visa applications

From 18 November 2016, sponsors of Partner and Prospective Marriage visa applications will need to provide Australian and/or foreign police checks when requested, and give consent for the Department… Read the rest

Stamp Duty in Victoria Abolished For First Home Buyers Under $600,000

Stamp Duty Abolished For First Home Buyers Under $600,000

Stamp duty will be abolished for first home buyers for purchases below $600,000, helping thousands of Victorians find their first home, as the Andrews Labor Government tackles housing affordability head on.… Read the rest

Stamp Duty Abolished For First Home Buyers Under $600,000

Stamp duty will be abolished for first home buyers for purchases below $600,000, helping thousands of Victorians find their first home, as the Andrews Labor Government tackles housing affordability head on.… Read the rest

Visa and citizenship processing times available online

Global visa and citizenship processing times will be available online for the first time from 13 March 2017

As part of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s ongoing efforts to improve client information, the publishing of current visa and… Read the rest

No More 457 Visas for Fast Food Chains in Australia

Fast-food chains barred from using foreign workers on 457 visas

Peter Dutton announces end to labour agreement as part of crackdown on visa regulations, saying ‘Australian workers … must be given priority’ The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter… Read the rest

Fast-food chains barred from using foreign workers on 457 visas

Peter Dutton announces end to labour agreement as part of crackdown on visa regulations, saying ‘Australian workers … must be given priority’ The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter… Read the rest

Australian Unemployment Rate: January 2017

Unemployment rate in Australia: January 2017

There were 720,200 people unemployed in Australia in January 2017 There were 11,998,200 people employed in Australia in January 2017

The Unemployment Rate was 5.7% in January 2017

Full-time employment decreased 44,800 to 8,125,700… Read the rest

Unemployment rate in Australia: January 2017

There were 720,200 people unemployed in Australia in January 2017 There were 11,998,200 people employed in Australia in January 2017

The Unemployment Rate was 5.7% in January 2017

Full-time employment decreased 44,800 to 8,125,700… Read the rest

Income Thresholds for 457 Visa

457 Temporary Business Long Stay Visa, Income Threshold

For a nomination to be approved, the base salary must be at least equal to the TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold). The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), is currently set… Read the rest

457 Temporary Business Long Stay Visa, Income Threshold

For a nomination to be approved, the base salary must be at least equal to the TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold). The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), is currently set… Read the rest

Outback Australia: Wanted: fun, adventurous and outgoing British single man or woman

New UK Reality TV Show needs an Outgoing Single Brit in the Outback

A London based British television company has been commissioned to produce a new reality TV show for a major UK broadcaster. They are looking to cast a… Read the rest

New UK Reality TV Show needs an Outgoing Single Brit in the Outback

A London based British television company has been commissioned to produce a new reality TV show for a major UK broadcaster. They are looking to cast a… Read the rest

The Export Gardener by Richard Harrison

The Export Gardener

A Ham Fisted Australian Starts a Gardening Business in the UK Not Knowing a Weed from a Wisteria By Author: Richard Harrison Tasked with launching an iconic Australian gardening franchise in the United Kingdom, Richard Harrison arrives… Read the rest

The Export Gardener

A Ham Fisted Australian Starts a Gardening Business in the UK Not Knowing a Weed from a Wisteria By Author: Richard Harrison Tasked with launching an iconic Australian gardening franchise in the United Kingdom, Richard Harrison arrives… Read the rest

First Home Buyer Home Loans in NSW

First Home Buyer Home Loans in New South Wales

The average First Home buyers loan has averaged between 84% and 104% of the Non First Home Buyer, since 1991, when comparing the figures for November of each year. That percentage… Read the rest

First Home Buyer Home Loans in New South Wales

The average First Home buyers loan has averaged between 84% and 104% of the Non First Home Buyer, since 1991, when comparing the figures for November of each year. That percentage… Read the rest

Bank Home Loan Rates January 2017

Australian Bank Home Loan Rates January 2017

An example of Home Loan Rates from one of the Big Four Australian Banks, NAB, can be seen in the image below. This shows a Base Variable rate of 5.04% and with Fixed… Read the rest

Australian Bank Home Loan Rates January 2017

An example of Home Loan Rates from one of the Big Four Australian Banks, NAB, can be seen in the image below. This shows a Base Variable rate of 5.04% and with Fixed… Read the rest

Australian Unemployment Rate: December 2016

Unemployment rate in Australia: December 2016

There were 739,600 people unemployed in Australia in December 2016 There were 11,984,700 people employed in Australia in December 2016

The Unemployment Rate was 5.8% in December 2016

Full-time employment increased 9,300 to 8,176,500… Read the rest

Unemployment rate in Australia: December 2016

There were 739,600 people unemployed in Australia in December 2016 There were 11,984,700 people employed in Australia in December 2016

The Unemployment Rate was 5.8% in December 2016

Full-time employment increased 9,300 to 8,176,500… Read the rest