Immigration Law for businesses in the Northern Territory on 14 December 2017
Do you manage a business with overseas staff in the NT? Our Principal Migration Agent and Director has been invited by the Business Enterprise Centre NT (BECNT) to talk about the recent and upcoming changes in Immigration Law and how they affect NT businesses. Book your ticket for Thursday, 14 December 2017, 5:30pm to 7:00pm…
Read More187 RSMS Visa – RCB approved in only 5 weeks!
Congratulations to our clients who got the 187 RSMS Visa – Regional Certifying Body (RCB) approval in only 5 weeks! The RCB application is the first step of a 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa. The second step is the Nomination, followed by the third step: Visa application. However, you don’t have to wait…
Read MorePartner Visa approved in only 9 WEEKS!!
Congratulations to our clients Beng Yee & Derek! Beng Yee is from Malaysia and we got her Partner Visa approved in only 9 WEEKS! We lodged the visa application in June 2017 and the Department of Immigration approved it in August 2017! Currently the usual processing time is 13 to 16 months for offshore partner…
Read MoreSkilled Regional Visa Subclass 489
There have been significant changes in Australian immigration law this year. We have been receiving many enquiries from people who are unsure if they still qualify for a visa. The Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 489 is still a great visa option! In particular, changes to the age limit to 45 years and higher English language skills…
Read MoreChanges in Australia’s Immigration Laws as of 1 July 2017
Today, Northern Immigration Australia’s director and Principal Migration Agent, Manuela Seiberth has been published in the NT News about the changes in Australia’s Immigration Laws introduced on 1 July 2017. We understand the changes are causing confusion and uncertainty for both, employers and applicants. Please contact us if you have any questions, or would like…
Read MoreRSMS 187 Visa Nomination approved in only 5 months!
Congratulations to our clients who got the RSMS 187 Visa Nomination – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme – Subclass 187 visa approved in only five months! According to the Department of Immigration the usual processing time currently is 13-14 months. Not when the visa & immigration specialists at Northern Immigration Australia handle your application: we prepare decision…
Read MorePartner Visa – upcoming changes
Are you planning to apply for a partner visa? On 1 July 2017, the Department of Immigration will introduce the following changes: 1) Australian sponsor has to undergo a screening and approval process before visa application can be lodged (e.g. mandatory police check) 2) Visa application charge will increase to $7,000 3) Fee for 2nd…
Read MoreNorthern Territory Nomination for Skilled Visa suspended until 1 July 2017
Northern Territory Nomination is temporarily suspended for Subclass 489 and Subclass 190 visas where the applicants are not in the Northern Territory. Where applicants are not in the Northern Territory and a Migration NT file number has not been issued (eg BSM2017/XXXX) the applications will not be processed. Applicants are encouraged to reapply after 1…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: 457 visa to be abolished
No more 457 visa for foreign workers in Australia! Today, 18 April 2017, the Australian Government has announced to abolish the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (Subclass 457). The Australian Prime Minister, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, advised: “We are putting jobs first and we’re putting Australians first by abolishing 457 visas. We will no longer allow 457…
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Queensland suspends Skilled Visa program
Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) has announced a temporary suspension for the acceptance of all applications for Queensland Skilled Visa Nominations under the State Nominated scheme Subclasses 190 and 489, due to having reached their Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) allocated ceiling. What does this mean for you? Applicants who have a paid, unfinalised application with BSMQ can choose either to remain in the queue…
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