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Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 419 470 175

Address: Level 3, 276 Pitt Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Morrison Government being urged to help temporary visa holders. Migration legislation is unable to keep up with the fast moving and evolving situation surrounding covid-19. Our advice is to talk to a registered migration agent and get proper advice. The first priority is to ensure you remain lawful so that you do not jeapordize any future applications.... Contact us if you need help.

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24.01.2022 First Sponsored Parent Visa Granted The Sponsored Parent (temporary) visa (subclass 870) was introduced in April 2019. The Minister confirmed that parents from South Africa, Venezuela, China, South Korea, Bolivia, the UK, Egypt and India will soon be in Australia with their families after being granted the first visas under the Morrison Government’s new Temporary Sponsored Parent Visas. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs David Co...leman said more than 1300 sponsorship applications and 170 visa applications have been lodged and visa grants have already started. As expected there has been strong demand for the new visa, Mr Coleman said. The subclass 870 visa will allow your Parents to come to Australia for 3 years or 5 years. Parents must have an Australian child who can sponsor their application. The child (and their partner) must have a combined income of at least $83,454.80. A visa fee of $5,000 is payable for a 3 year visa or $10,000 for a 5 year visa. The advantage of this application, as opposed to the Parent or Contributory Parent Visa application, is that there is no balance of family test. It also has the advantage of being processed in much less time then the Parent visa (which is currently taking 30+ years to process) and much cheaper then the Contributory Parent Visa (which currently attracts a secondary application fee of $43,600 per parent). If this visa interest you then please contact us today. https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au//first-sponsored-paren #parentvisa #ozvisa #liveinaustralia #DHA #DOHA #migrationagent #australia #visaforaustralia #migrationagent #migrationlawyer

24.01.2022 Assistant Minister for Customs, Community Safety and Multicultural Affairs, Jason Wood, said visa applicants need to be aware of visa scams and fraudulent operators. To avoid being scammed, you can check the Register of Migration Agents, published on the OMARA website, to receive the protections of an OMARA registered Migration Agent, Mr Wood said. Use a registered migration agent.... Contact us if you need help. #visaforaustralia #australianvisa #482visa #liveinAustralia #457visa #migrationagent #migrationlawyer #OMARA #skilledmigration #skillselect

23.01.2022 If you are considering a Skill Select Visa Application then the attached article will interest you. It provides information in respect to the May 2019 round of Invitations. Whilst the pass mark for a Skill Select (subclass 189) visa may be 65 points you will need to obtain at least 80 points or 90 points (if you are an accountant) to be invited. It is becoming a very competitive stream of migration to Australia where only the youngest of applicants with the highest level of english language skills and/or many years of work experience are being invited to apply.

23.01.2022 We help our clients obtain Australian visas so they can live and work in Australia. We also help Australian businesses sponsor skilled staff to work in their business temporarily or permanently. At this time of uncertainty we welcome you to contact our business to discuss your situation and any visa related issues that you may be experiencing.

23.01.2022 Morrison Government being urged to help temporary visa holders. Migration legislation is unable to keep up with the fast moving and evolving situation surrounding covid-19. Our advice is to talk to a registered migration agent and get proper advice. The first priority is to ensure you remain lawful so that you do not jeapordize any future applications.... Contact us if you need help.

22.01.2022 Congratulations Alfredo and Fatima on the grant of your temporary and permanent residency visas. Welcome to Australia #visa #australia #migration

22.01.2022 Lest we Forget.

22.01.2022 COVID-19 Pandemic - Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream of the Temporary Activity (subclass 408) visa The Department of Home Affairs have released an excellent FAQ in regards to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream of the Temporary Activity (subclass 408) visa. See herewith: ... https://migrationalliance.com.au//COVID--19-AGEE---update-

21.01.2022 Is your visa about to expire? Do you need to stay a little bit longer in Australia? If so, contact us today so we can help you avoid becoming unlawful.

21.01.2022 The attached report from the ABC states that 34% of Malaysian's temporarily in Australia hold bridging visas. I have friends, colleagues and clients who all hold bridging visas. The length of these bridging visas will vary from 3 months to 25 years and is the result of a system that is coming under increasing criticism. It was the subject of a report by former High Court judge Ian Callinan in which he believes the system should be overhauled. ... #migration #457visa #482visa #australia #liveinaustralia #homeaffairs #needvisa

21.01.2022 Honesty is important when preparing a visa application. In my career as a Migration Agent I can recall a number of clients who were not honest with me or the Department of Immigration. Two clients come to mind. The first client, from Northern Ireland, failed to tell me that he had gotten into a bar fight and accidentally killed a man. He had been charged with involuntary man-slaughter. This became apparent when he provided to me his police certificate. This incident changed ...our entire approach to his visa application which, I am pleased to say, was approved. However, had he advised me of this incident when we first met it would have saved a lot of time and expense. The second client, from Spain, forgot to mention that she had a pace-maker installed to regulate the contractions of her heart. This became apparent to me and the Department of Home Affairs when she completed her health examination and was referred to the Commonwealth Health Officer. Again, the visa was approved. Having previous criminal convictions or health concerns will not necessarily prevent a visa application from being approved. However, providing fraudulent documentation or unsuccessfully trying to deceive the DHA will! Honesty is the best policy to adopt when dealing with Australian Immigration. Photo: Sculptures by the Sea, Bondi to Bronte, NSW, Australia Anthony Ross

21.01.2022 PARENTS Commencement of the five year subclass 870 Sponsored Parent Temporary visa is set to commence 17 April 2019 The new temporary parent visa, subclass number 870, will commence 17 April 2019 according to the Department of Home Affairs’ (Home Affairs’) website. Up to 15,000 of these visas will be granted each program year.... The application will be processed in two parts: A) Sponsorship Application by eligible Australian citizen, permanent resident Child. The fee will be set at $420. B) Visa application $5,000 for a visa of up to three years’ duration; or $10,000 for a visa of up to five years’ duration. The visa application charge is payable in two instalments, with one payment at time of application and the remainder paid prior to visa grant. The visa application charge represents a contribution to the cost of the services parents will use in Australia for extended periods. Most visa holders will have never paid tax in Australia but will benefit from using existing infrastructure. The charges also reflect that there are benefits for both parents and their Australian families. The visa holder can stay in Australia for up to five years continuously (up to a cumulative maximum of 10 years), thereby saving on the cost of airfares that would be incurred over this period if they were required to depart and re-enter Australia on a regular basis. For more details on this important development please do not hesitate to contact me.

21.01.2022 If you are in Australia download the COVIDSafe App. Please for the sake of us all just do it so that life can resume some normality. Thank you! #covid19

20.01.2022 Two new regional visas to be introduced.

20.01.2022 Happy New Year! Looking to migrate to Australia? Looking for an unforgettable change and experience during 2019? In a bid to distribute the migrant population outside Australia’s major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne, the Australian government has designed a new scheme to attract migrants to regional areas across Australia.... The scheme - known as the Designation Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)s has been announced for two regions in Australia - Warrnambool region in Victoria and the Northern Territory which are experiencing labour shortages and need a population boost. The second-such agreement for NT, this time with a pathway to permanent residency, DAMA II came into effect on January 1st 2019. Having lived in the NT myself I can vouch for its beauty and uniqueness. You will love it!

20.01.2022 We understand that many temporary visa holders, especially 457 visa holders and 482 visa holders, are now in a precarious position. Contact us today for an obligation free chat about your options. Whilst out staff are working remotely we are available during office hours to discuss your options:... - 0419 470 175 - [email protected] Best wishes Anthony Ross

20.01.2022 Sydney on a very Smokey and dusty morning!

19.01.2022 Students who complete certificate and diploma level courses can utilize the Graduate Skilles Migration Program. This is in a bid to encourage students to study in WA and are applicable to the 190 Skilled Nominated visas and the 491 Regional Work Visa implemented recently. Contact us if this interests you!... #studyinaustralia #australia #migrationagent #liveinaustralia #visa

19.01.2022 Regional Migration As our major cities face crippling congestion the focus of Australian immigration will be on regional Australia. Two new temporary visas will be introduced in November whilst a new permanent visa will be introduced in 2022. You will only qualify for the permanent visa in 2022 if you have lived in regional Australia for 3 years....Continue reading

18.01.2022 Temporary Visa Holders in Tasmania get $3 mil package for financial hardship due to Covid19. #covid19 #visaforaustralia #migrationlawyer #Skillselect #rma #australia #studentvisa #study

18.01.2022 Interesting figures provided by Migration Alliance (see link): Migrant taxpayers generated $112 billion in total personal income in 2016-17. About 91% of total income was employee income ($102 billion).... Over half (61%) of migrant taxpayers held a skilled visa. Skilled migrants generated $81 billion (72%) of the total income earned by migrants. Migrant taxpayers by visa stream 61% of migrant taxpayers held a skilled visa (37% were primary applicants) 28% held a family visa (25% were primary applicants) 5.7% held a provisional visa (4.8% were primary applicants) 5.1% held a humanitarian visa (2.6% were primary applicants) https://migrationalliance.com.au//2019-11-migrant-taxpayer

17.01.2022 A severe skill shortage in the panel beating and motor mechanic trades will mean that many motorists (and home owners) will be waiting for an extended period of time before their vehicles are repaired following last nights severe storm in Sydney. This article, in The Australian newspaper today, states that Australia requires up to 35,000 motor vehicles mechanics and panel beaters to meet industry requirements immediately.

16.01.2022 Contact us today if you require information in regards to your visa and Covid-19. You can contact us on 0419 470 175 for immediate advice. In the meantime please be aware of the following page on the Department of Home Affairs website.... https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/all-visa-holders

14.01.2022 Attention Temporary Visa Holders. The Australian Red Cross has announced that it will be receiving funding from the Australian Government for the next six months to deliver emergency relief and casework support to temporary visa holders who have no way to support themselves and who have urgent needs. Who is eligible? ... Visa holders may be eligible for Red Cross Safety Net support if they: are in Australia on a temporary visa are in urgent financial hardship can not access Centrelink, Medicare or similar services have no income, savings or other financial support (including from family overseas) Eligible visa holders are requested to contact the Red Cross by email in the first instance so that can be advised when the funds and arrangements are in place. If you are a student in distress please immediately register with the Red Cross with your specific case. How to apply and further details here: https://www.redcross.org.au//help-for-migrants-in-transiti

14.01.2022 A partner visa application at present will cost you A$7,160 and will take anywhere from 12 - 24 months to be finalised. It is therefore essential you get it right the first time to avoid wasting time and money. I, nor any other migration agent or solicitor working in the migration advice industry, can guarantee a positive outcome to any application that we submit on behalf of our clients. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will make a decision to approve or refuse a visa ap...plication. Therefore, it is very important that you have confidence in the migration agent you appoint to represent you. If you achieve some peace of mind during the visa process then I believe the money you are investing into your future in Australia is money being well spent. Always ensure that your agent is a Registered Migration Agent. You can do this by checking your agent’s details at https://www.mara.gov.au/. I would also suggest you meet (in person or via skype) with them to discuss and settle on a pathway forward. Meeting your agent will help you to determine if they are the right person for the job. Cheers Anthony

14.01.2022 Get out of town! The government announced an increase in the number of visa places for regional Australia with 23,000 skilled visas being reserved for those willing to live and work in the regions. Two new provisional regional visas will be introduced in November 2019 Skilled Employer Sponsored Visa and Skilled Work Regional Visa - will have 9,000 and 14,000 places respectively. These places will be part of the revised annual immigration cap of 160,000.... Visa validity will be up to 5 years. Visa holders will be required to demonstrate they have lived and worked in regional Australia while holding one of the new visas for at least three years in order to become eligible to apply for permanent residency. A new regional permanent visa will be introduced in 2022. 'Regional Australia' will be simplified and expanded in November 2019 to include all of Australia except for the following metropolitan areas: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Perth. More information, and a list of postcodes defining the regional area will be available shortly. If this visa interests you, or a friend, then please contact us today.

14.01.2022 Another Tourist / Visitor Visa Inquiry! It tends to go like this: Me: Anthony Speaking, how can I help?... Caller: My name is Dwayne and I have hurt myself and need to take leave from work for 3 months to recover from an injury. I met a girl in the Philippines last year when I was there on holiday. Me: Ok Dwayne: I would like her to come to Australia to visit and look after me. She also wants to check out Australia to see if she likes it and we might apply for a Partner visa. I will be supporting her visit as the salary she earns from her job is very low. She does not have any savings and lives at home with her family. It is at this point I have to explain the difficulties Wayne’s new found love will have getting a visitor visa. I receive inquiries like this in regards to visitor or tourist visas every day. What might seem like an easy visa to obtain is not always the case. The DHA must consider: a) Previous migration history and compliance b) Whether the applicant intends to comply with the conditions of the visa c) Any other relevant matters (i.e. Personal circumstances, Credibility, Purpose and period of stay, Previous immigration/travel history, Intel reports and profile) The case officer will consider the applicants reasons for returning to their home country i.e. do they have a job, do they have family, do they have assets and responsibilities sufficient enough to incentivise them to return to their home country. Some typical reasons or profiles that may see a visitor visa refused: 1. Applicant is single, does not have full time employment (or does have employment in a lowly skilled and lowly paid position) or any significant assets to return to when their visa expires 2. Applicant intends to visit a friend in Australia that they met online and is considering lodging a further visa application whilst onshore 3. Applicant intends to seek work 4. Applicant comes from a country afflicted with conflict 5. Applicant comes from a country in which the residents have a high rate of overstaying visas in Australia The DHA have created PAM’s (Procedures Advice Manuals) that are designed by the DHA to assist their case officers to assess the The Genuine Temporary Stay Requirement in respect to a subclass 600 Visitor visa. It makes for some interesting reading and will provide some guidance as to how to submit a visitor visa application. I am unable to upload this information here as it is a word or PDF document but if you contact me I would be pleased to send it to you. To obtain a positive result in any visa application requires consideration and effort Visitor visa included! Contact us today if you are considering any visa application. (Photo: Byron Bay Lighthouse, Australia's mainland most Eastern Point) #migration #457visa #482visa #australia #liveinaustralia #homeaffairs #needvisa #regionalmigration #DHA #186visa

14.01.2022 It is a good day when you wake up to two emails from the Department of Immigration that contain the provisional (subclass 820) and permanent residency (subclass 801) approval notifications for a client. Congratulations and Merry Christmas! (Photo: Christmas Tree, Martin Place, Sydney)

13.01.2022 Happy Friday! Australia’s immigration policy is always changing and will continue to do so. If you are considering a visa application please ensure you obtain some advice from a professional.

12.01.2022 Some interesting statistics regarding migration agents and their work in the industry. Source: Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority

12.01.2022 Migration (LIN 19/049: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities - Subclass 186 Visa) Instrument 2019 New Legislative Instrument The purpose of the instrument is to list the occupations for the MLTSSL. ... The changes from the old law, ensure that the occupations specified in the lists remain relevant and responsive to changes in the Australian labour market. The instrument changes, that differ from the old law are as follows: The following eight occupations are added to the MLTSSL: i. arts administrator or manager (ANZSCO code 139911); ii. dancer or choreographer (ANZSCO code 211112); iii. music director (ANZSCO code 211212); iv. artistic director (ANZSCO code 212111); v. telecommunications network planner (ANZSCO code 313213); vi. pressure welder (ANZSCO code 322312); vii. tennis coach (ANZSCO code 452316); and viii. footballer (ANZSCO code 452411).

12.01.2022 Kangaroo's can (on occasion) be found hopping around the main streets of our Central Business Districts. #registeredmigrationagent #skillselect #covid19 #457visa #sponsorship #stayinAustralia #visaforaustralia #skillselect #studyinAustralia #studentvisa #migationlawyer https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=294482568223365

12.01.2022 The Department of Home Affairs Released the new Skilled Occupation List today. See herewith a link to the Departments website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au//wor/skill-occupation-list

11.01.2022 Canberra - 'The Bush Capital' - is a 3 hour drive to Sydney, 2.5 hours to the snow and 2 hours to the beach. The ACT invited 652 candidates to apply for Skilled Migration on the 11th June 2019. This is an approximately 50% increase in the number of invitations released on the 24th of May 2019.

11.01.2022 NEW - Covid19 - Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) This existing visa has been adapted to meet the needs of those temporary visa holders already in Australia where their visa is due to expire within the next 28 days and they have no ability to depart Australia during this time due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. For example, a working holiday makers employed in critical sectors who has not completed the 3 or 6 months of specified work required to apply for a second or th...ird Working Holiday Maker visa, and are unable to leave Australia, may be eligible for a Temporary Activity (subclass 408 Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream) visa. This visa will allow working holiday makers to remain lawfully in Australia, and continue working, if they wish to do so, until they can return to their home country. Or, those already in Australia with the Seasonal Worker Program whose visas are expiring, will be able to extend their stay in Australia by applying for a Temporary Activity (subclass 408 Australian Government Endorsed Event (AGEE) stream) visa. This visa will have a duration of that will extend for the duration of the event or up to 4 years if you are an organiser Please contact us for further details. In the meantime refer to the following link on the DHA website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au//australian-government-end #stayinAustralia #visa #australia #covid19 #migrationlawyer #457visa #482visa #workingholidayvisa #skillselect #visaforaustralia

11.01.2022 I unfortunately believe this to be the ugly truth as many migrants are vunerable to being exploited in their quest to obtain permanent residency in Australia. If you feel that you or a friend require assistance with an existing visa or a new visa application then please make contact with me. I would be delighted to be of assistance.

11.01.2022 Just in-case you were wondering what our public servants are paid annually! https://migrationalliance.com.au//Remuneration-and-Allowan

11.01.2022 Important announcement from the Acting Minister for Immigration regarding temporary visa holders in Australia. A relaxing of visa conditions for working holiday visa holders, student visa holders and employer sponsored visa holders. All temporary visa holders will be able to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation per year. ... Please see herewith the announcement which can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website. https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au//Coronavirus-and-Tempo #coronavirus #covid19 #whv #skillselect #migrationagent #stayinaustralia #migrationlawyer #482visa #457visa #sponsorship

10.01.2022 Merry Christmas!

10.01.2022 International Students in Victoria to receive Government relief. Details to come.....

09.01.2022 Hello again I hope you have all been keeping well and are getting into the spirit of the happy season! It appears that both sides of government are now fully into election mode and doing their best to obtain support for the upcoming vote. This week, across all media, it was announced that the Federal Government will be reducing permanent migration from 190,000 per annum to 30,000 per annum. It was also announced that more priority would be given to regional immigration.... According to Prime Minister Scott Morrison this was to reduce rising population pressure in Sydney and Melbourne. This is a simple tactic to get votes for the election as recent surveys revealed two-thirds of Australians believe that Australia is full and it is putting pressure on housing prices, jobs and infrastructure. Australia is not full. Our population is under 25 million. So come on.. Australia needs good infrastructure, transport, housing, roads and hospitals. If this is achieved then the pressures of living in Sydney and Melbourne will be reduced. Both cities are now experiencing the headaches of poor planning by previous state and federal governments with Sydney being virtually one big construction site as it hurries to make up for lost time. The pressure is being felt in Sydney because our infrastructure is poor. The government is diverting attention from their own mis-management to our annual migration intake. Mr Scott Morrison, let’s get real. Nevertheless, we need to roll with the punches at least until the Federal Elections are completed and the dust settles. The announcement this week was in regards to permanent immigration, not temporary migration (i.e. work permits, employer sponsored visas, student visas, visitor visas etc). If you meet the requirements, you will still qualify for a visa. Don’t let this announcement discourage you. This will certainly make you less confident when submitting an application without professional assistance. This means that a registered migration agent really can assist you to complete a full assessment of your eligibility and give you that peace of mind (which I talked about in my last video). Please contact me if you need any help at all. Have a great weekend.

09.01.2022 The East Coast of Australia has experienced all seasons this past week. Sydney had dust storms early in the week and then a months worth of rain in just a couple of hours on Wednesday. Our alpine region, between Sydney and Melbourne, received 20cm of snow whilst Queensland are currently battling blinding heat and bushfires. Let's hope that the weekend brings some calm and peaceful weather!

09.01.2022 A Vietnamese lady had her visa cancelled on arrival at Sydney Airport last week. She was then deported. The 45-year-old had failed to declare 10kg of squid, quail and cooked pork products that were found in her luggage. "If you are travelling from an African swine fever country - we are watching you," Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie told reporters in Canberra on Tuesday.

08.01.2022 The Australian and SBS are reporting that the Skilled Migration Occupation List will be reviewed and update - most likely in March 2020. Employment Minister Michaelia Cash says skilled migration is needed to support the government $100 billion infrastructure roll out. Watch this space! #skillselect #skilledmigration #liveinaustralia #457visa #migrationagent #migrationlawyer #liveinAustralia

08.01.2022 An interesting article in regards to another Peter Dutton scandal and the damage he caused our immigration system whilst Immigration Minister.

08.01.2022 Sydney Harbour Bridge

07.01.2022 Restaurant Managers required in NSW! NSW does not have enough restaurant managers at present and has therefore placed this occupation on their State Migration Priority Occupation List. This means that if you are a Restaurant Manager and can obtain a positive skills assessment then you may be nominated by NSW for a permanent residency Subclass 190 Visa.... However, you will need to be quick as I suspect this will not last for long. Contact us today for further details! #migration #457visa #482visa #australia #liveinaustralia #homeaffairs #needvisa #186visa #permanentresidency #bridgingvisa #DOHA #DHA #immigration #migration #190visa #NSW #newsouthwales https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au//nsw-190-priority-skilled-

06.01.2022 From the Daily Mail.

06.01.2022 Happy Australia Day! #australia #visaforaustralia #migrationagent #migrationlawyer #482visa #skillselect #sydney

06.01.2022 The federal government has launched a major review into the skilled migration occupations list, with hopes that new tech job categories will be included in the mainstream program. Employment Minister Michaelia Cash says skilled migration is needed to support the government $100 billion infrastructure roll out. The review will inform the government’s updating of the occupations list in March next year, with labour market analysis and public consultations to also be undertaken.... Immigration minister David Coleman said the new review aimed to ensure that businesses can access workers to fill critical skills shortages. The Morrison government is continuing to look closely at ways of filling these skills gaps in regional areas and giving businesses more certainty and confidence that they can get the workers they need, when they need them, Mr Coleman said. In an effort to bypass this, the federal government made the Global Talent Employer Sponsored visa scheme permanent earlier this year. The scheme, designed for tech companies to attract overseas workers for niche, high-skilled jobs, is not restricted to the occupations list. A 12-month pilot of the GTES scheme saw 23 companies enter into an agreement with the government to access fast-tracked visas for jobs not included in the skilled migration occupations list. As part of the review the ANZSCO will also be revised and it can be expected that some new job categories are introduced. This will then enable their inclusion into a revised SOL (Skilled Occupation List). With the introduction of two new regional visas in November 2019 and the announcement of this review to occur by March 2020 it is certainly going to be an interesting time. This area of migration to Australia is, and will continue to be, a dynamic and competitive steam of immigration. If you are considering a move to Australia via Skill Select then please contact us for the most up to date advice. (Photo: Sydney Harbour Bridge from Pyrmont)

06.01.2022 Skill Select - Latest Invitation Information The following information is displayed on the DoHA website: Invitation rounds for Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489) visas will be run once a month.... Invitation rounds are anticipated to run on the 11th day of each month. Dates for the rounds are subject to change. Invitation numbers in each round may vary depending on the number of applications being processed by the department. Note: State or territory government nominations for Skilled Regional (provisional) visas (subclass 489) will not be impacted. Invitations Issued: Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) 1000 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489) 100 Invitation subclass cut-offs Visa subclass Minimum points score Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) 80 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489) 80 Occupation cut-offs Occupation ID Description Minimum points score Latest date of effect 2211 Accountants 85 2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers 85 2334 Electronics Engineer 80 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers 80 2339 Other Engineering Professionals 80 2611 ICT Business and System Analysts 80 2613 Software and Applications Programmers 80 2631 Computer Network Professionals 80 Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au//skillse/invitation-rounds

04.01.2022 100 years on let us never forget so it may never happen again!

04.01.2022 Good luck today if your having a flutter on the race that stops our nation, The Melbourne Cup! Nowhere in the world have I encountered a festival of people that has such a magnificent appeal to the whole nation. The Cup astonishes me. (Mark Twain, 1895)

04.01.2022 It has been a hell of a Summer in Australia! Thank you to all those who helped - especially all the 'firies'! Australia is OPEN and many regional areas affected by the devastating bushfires need your support. So come and visit! If you need a visa to do so then please do not hesitate to make contact with us.

04.01.2022 Bondi is still shining despite the smoke haze from bushfires north of Sydney #bondi #sydney #liveinaustralia #visa #ozvisa

03.01.2022 To encourage migrants to live in regional Australia all visa holders of the new subclass 491 and subclass 494 visa will be entitled to Medicare. Contact us today if you are considering an application for a regional visa.

03.01.2022 Great advert and a Merry Christmas from our Australian Federal Police!

02.01.2022 As of today Canadian and Irish citizens may obtain a working holiday (subclass 417 or 462) visa to Australia up to the age of 35 years.

02.01.2022 The Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016 was passed yesterday and is awaiting Royal Assent. (As a Republican it still amuses me that we require approval from the Queen of England but that is beside the point). Once the Queen does approve the bill it will mean, amongst other changes, that the sponsorship and visa applications become separated. Before a valid visa application can be submitted a sponsorship application must be submitted by the Aust...ralian partner and approved. This becomes critical if you are onshore and have limited time before your current visa expires. It will mean that you become reliant on the DHA to make a positive decision on the sponsorship application before you can apply for your partner visa and obtain a bridging visa. The ramifications of these changes are big! If you are considering a partner visa then I would suggest you get some advice and try to lodge an application before these changes become law. Have a great weekend!