The Australian job scam in action: Congratulations! Your application was successful! It’s time to get ready for a new life in Australia. You’ve received a job by an Australian employer! The next step in the process involves applying for an Australian Work visa. Fortunately, we’re affiliated with an Australian migration consultancy that can help you
Australia Occupation Ceilings 2015 – 2016
Consider applying for skilled migration to Australia under the general skilled migration programme. If you meet the points test and have an occupation listed on the Skilled Occupations List (SOL), you would be right in thinking that you have a reasonable chance of applying for a skilled visa. Depending on your pathway of choice, there
Australian Partner Visa Fees Sky-rocket Mid 2015
For anyone who wants to apply for an offshore Australia partner visa after 1st July 2015, a nasty surprise awaits. The has decided to introduce a new partner visa fee structure, applicable to all offshore partner visa applications – including the Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300). This recent policy change has attracted considerable speculation in
Australia Skilled Occupation List 2014 – 2015
Every year the Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is updated. Some occupations get removed, some get added and it’s impossible to know what changes are likely to occur in advance. We’ve had clients who’s occupations were listed when they started their application with us, but when it came time to lodge, or even before that
A single Australian border agency to be established
On 1 July 2015, the border control functions of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) and the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs) will merge to establish a single, integrated border agency called the Australian Border Force (ABF). The consolidation of these two border protection services was one of several efficiency measures
1000+ Australian Partner Visa Cancellations Since July 2010
In recent years the Department of Immigration has become increasingly vigilant in their assessment of partner visa applications, which has led to more than 1000 temporary and permanent partner visa cancellations between July 2010 and December 2013. Since the 1990’s, the number of partner visa applications lodged annually has doubled and according to statistics published
Festive Season Closures 2013 / 2014
Migration Angels’ offices will be closed from 5pm Friday 13th December 2013 and will reopen at 9am on Friday 27th December 2013. During this time we will still accept online comprehensive visa assessment submissions, however due to closures we will not be able to respond within the usual turnaround times. Opening hours Christmas and New
Australian visa application fee restructure on 1st September 2013
For the second time in 2013 the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has decided to alter its visa application fee structure. The Australian visa application fee restructure is due to commence on the 1st September 2013. Following the change which occurred on the 1st July 2013 where additional visa applicants such as partners and children
Australia Skilled Occupation List 2013 – 2014
The Skilled Occupation List has been updated. Please click here to view the updated list. The Australian Skilled Occupation List 2013 – 2014 has been updated by the Australian immigration authorities. The changes reflect recommendations given by the Australian Workforce Productivity Agency (previously known as Skills Australia). As a result of the constantly changing needs
SkillSelect April 2013 Invitation Rounds
In April the Department of Immigration and Citizenship conducted two SkillSelect invitation rounds. The first round was conducted on the 1st of April, with the second round following on the 22nd, reaching a total of 2000 invitations. A further 3 occupations have been added to the list of occupations that has reached the occupation ceiling