Posts Tagged ‘migration’
RSMS 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…
Read MoreJob opportunity for working holiday makers in NT
A CALL OUT TO WORKING HOLIDAY MAKERS IN THE NT Tourism NT is looking for backpackers on their first or second year working holiday visa to feature in a promotional video. You need to be currently working in the Northern Territory and be available between the end of April to mid-May for a couple of…
Read MoreThe Future of Australia’s immigration and visa system
Are you thinking about migrating to Australia? Or maybe you are already here on a temporary visa wanting to stay permanently. Or you have family and friends who are wanting to live and work in Australia. Australia is a beautiful and safe country with a prosperous economy. It’s one of only a few nations who…
Read MoreQuick visa for our client Mariela from Sweden!
Meet Mariela! She is one of our latest happy clients who got her visa very quick in less than 24 hours. She was in a difficult situation when she contacted us to help her. Her relationship broke down before her partner visa was approved. She looked for a work visa instead but didn’t have the…
Read MoreThe new Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) effective from 1st July 2016
The Australian Government has released the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) effective from 1st July 2016. Here’s a sneak peak of a few small changes. Additions to the SOL include: • Orthotists and Prosthetists [251912] • Audiologists [252711] Leaving the list are: • Mining Engineers (excluding petroleum) [233611] • Petroleum Engineers [233612] • Metallurgists [234912] •…
Read MoreWhat jobs will be on the new skilled occupations list?
The Australian Government is reviewing its Skilled Occupations List which identifies professions and trades with increased demand at the Australian job market. It appears the best prospects are for the following occupations: – accountant – aged care worker – architect – brick layer – carpet and floor covering installer – community workers – electricians –…
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