People from Australia and Uruguay aged between 18 and 30 can now participate in a work and holiday arrangement which came into effect at the beginning of April 2013. Up to 200 applicants will be able to take advantage of the new program each year. Australia’s minister for immigration, Brendan O’Conner commented: The new work
Australian Visitor Visas Simplified
A recent announcement by the Department of Immigration regarding the simplification of tourist visasindicates a reduction in the number of visas available to holiday makers, temporary workers and persons seeking medical treatment. Visas that are no longer available are: Business (Short Stay) (subclass 456) visa Sponsored Business Visitor (Short Stay) (subclass 459) visa Tourist visa
Work and Holiday Visa Negotiations to Start
Australia already shares Work and Holiday visa arrangements with a number participating countries and, as of this week, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has announced that Australia will commence negotiations with the governments of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Latvia, Poland, and the Slovak Republic. The agreements, when implemented will serve as mechanism for