457 Visa Applications and Occupations Removed

457 visa applicants with an occupation that has been removed from the STSOL

One option seems like a withdrawal of application with refund of fees. 457 visa applicants that had lodged their application on or before 18 April 2017, and… Read the rest

457 visa applicants with an occupation that has been removed from the STSOL

One option seems like a withdrawal of application with refund of fees. 457 visa applicants that had lodged their application on or before 18 April 2017, and… Read the rest

Nominated Salary Visas and ATO Data Matching

ATO to Data Match Incomes with Department of Immigration.

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the Department) will commence the collection of Tax File Numbers for visa holders, and data will be matched with the Australian Tax Office’s records… Read the rest

ATO to Data Match Incomes with Department of Immigration.

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (the Department) will commence the collection of Tax File Numbers for visa holders, and data will be matched with the Australian Tax Office’s records… Read the rest

List of Removed Occupations, April 2017

On 19 April 2017, 200 Skilled Occupations were Removed the previous Skilled Occupation Lists.

The 200 Occupations entirely removed from the list of eligible skilled occupation on 19 April 2017 are listed below. ANZSCO Code Occupation 411511 Aboriginal and Torres… Read the rest

On 19 April 2017, 200 Skilled Occupations were Removed the previous Skilled Occupation Lists.

The 200 Occupations entirely removed from the list of eligible skilled occupation on 19 April 2017 are listed below. ANZSCO Code Occupation 411511 Aboriginal and Torres… Read the rest

Changes to Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) April 2017

Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List to be Cancelled and Replaced

On 19 April 2017, the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) replaced the previous ‘Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List’ (CSOL) You must nominate an occupation on this Combined list of eligible skilled occupations… Read the rest

Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List to be Cancelled and Replaced

On 19 April 2017, the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) replaced the previous ‘Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List’ (CSOL) You must nominate an occupation on this Combined list of eligible skilled occupations… Read the rest

Changes to Skilled Occupation List (SOL) April 2017

Skilled Occupation List to be Cancelled and Replaced

On 19 April 2017, the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) replaces the previous ‘Skilled Occupation List’ (SOL) You must nominate an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List… Read the rest

Skilled Occupation List to be Cancelled and Replaced

On 19 April 2017, the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) replaces the previous ‘Skilled Occupation List’ (SOL) You must nominate an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List… Read the rest

Australia to Abolish the 457 visas for Skilled Workers

Australian jobs and Australian values override and cancel the 457 Visa

The government has announced that it will abolish 457 visas for skilled foreign workers and replace them with a new visa program. Anyone now in Australia on a 457… Read the rest

Australian jobs and Australian values override and cancel the 457 Visa

The government has announced that it will abolish 457 visas for skilled foreign workers and replace them with a new visa program. Anyone now in Australia on a 457… Read the rest

Assurance of Support for Visa Applications

Some Australian Visa Applications need an Assurance of Support

Although the need for Assurance of Support for Partner Visas was removed in 2012, there are still some types of Visas that may require the Assurance of Support”. There are 2… Read the rest

Some Australian Visa Applications need an Assurance of Support

Although the need for Assurance of Support for Partner Visas was removed in 2012, there are still some types of Visas that may require the Assurance of Support”. There are 2… Read the rest

Visitor Visa subclass 600

Tourist Visa for Australia: Visitor Visa (subclass 600 visa)

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is visa lets you visit Australia for for up to three, six or 12 months, as a visitor, for business visitor activities, to visit family or … Read the rest

Tourist Visa for Australia: Visitor Visa (subclass 600 visa)

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) is visa lets you visit Australia for for up to three, six or 12 months, as a visitor, for business visitor activities, to visit family or … Read the rest

eVisitor subclass 651 Visa

Tourist Visa for Australia: eVisitor (subclass 651 visa)

This visa lets you visit Australia for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period, to visit or for business visitor purposes. You might be able to get an… Read the rest

Tourist Visa for Australia: eVisitor (subclass 651 visa)

This visa lets you visit Australia for up to three months at a time within a 12-month period, to visit or for business visitor purposes. You might be able to get an… Read the rest

ETA: Electronic Travel Authority subclass 601 visa

Tourist Visa for Australia: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

The ETA or Electronic Travel Authority is a visa that lets you visit Australia as many times as you want, for up to a year, and stay up to three months… Read the rest

Tourist Visa for Australia: Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

The ETA or Electronic Travel Authority is a visa that lets you visit Australia as many times as you want, for up to a year, and stay up to three months… Read the rest

Partner Visa Subclass 801

Onshore Permanent Partner Visa, Subclass 801

The Permanent Partner Visa Subclass 801 application, is activated after the subclass 820 section of this Partner Visa has been finalised. This is normally two years after the 820 application is submitted. The processing… Read the rest

Onshore Permanent Partner Visa, Subclass 801

The Permanent Partner Visa Subclass 801 application, is activated after the subclass 820 section of this Partner Visa has been finalised. This is normally two years after the 820 application is submitted. The processing… Read the rest

Partner Visa Subclass 820

Onshore Temporary Partner Visa, Subclass 820

The temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) is the first stage towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801). You must be in Australia when you apply and also when this visa is decided. You lodge… Read the rest

Onshore Temporary Partner Visa, Subclass 820

The temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) is the first stage towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801). You must be in Australia when you apply and also when this visa is decided. You lodge… Read the rest

If a Partner Visa is Refused, Do I get a Refund of my Visa Fees

Refund of Partner Visa Fees on Visa Refusal

I suppose it is a valid question when you are shelling out about $7,000 for a Partner Visa Application, but before anyone gets their hopes up, it is very rare to get… Read the rest

Refund of Partner Visa Fees on Visa Refusal

I suppose it is a valid question when you are shelling out about $7,000 for a Partner Visa Application, but before anyone gets their hopes up, it is very rare to get… Read the rest

Working Holiday Visa subclass 417

Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/417- 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 to… Read the rest

Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/417- 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 to… 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

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