June 15, 2020
Australia is planning to re-open to International Students
Australia is planning to reopen to International students next month On Friday 12 June 2020,…
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May 20, 2020
Announcement: Financial support package for International Students in Queensland
Queensland support for international students experiencing severe financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 The…
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April 9, 2020
New Temporary Activity Visa (408) for COVID 19 Pandemic
Australian Government creates new Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) category for COVID 19 Pandemic To…
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April 3, 2020
Information Alert: Early Access to Superannuation
Early Access to Superannuation may include Temporary Visa Holders The Australian Government has included the…
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March 20, 2020
Information Alert: Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for Australian Visa Holders
Information for international travelers in Australia During this very unsettling time for everyone, our thoughts…
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October 21, 2019
How do i get married in Australia?
How do I get married in Australia? There are important procedures you must follow to…
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October 21, 2019
Long distance relationships bloom – or bust
Long-distance relationships bloom – or bust Long-distance dating makes up an increasing chunk of today’s…
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July 10, 2019
Regional Migration – New Permanent Residency Pathways
Regional Visa changes Following on from pre-election announcements the Department of Home Affairs are…
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July 2, 2019
1st of July brings change
On July 1st the federal government announced changes to the Visa application Fees, Working…
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May 11, 2019
Far North Queensland DAMA
Far North Queensland DAMA We are very pleased to announce the arrival of the latest…
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March 6, 2019
Upcoming Student Fair: Salão do Estudante, Curitiba- March 2019
The Immigration Gurus team will be attending the upcoming Student Fair - Salâo do Estudante…
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November 12, 2018
Working Holiday Visa Age Increase to 35
It’s the luck of the Irish, and the Canadians, in recent changes to working holiday…
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November 5, 2018
3 Years for 462 and 417 Visa Holders
In a win-win for working holidaymakers and Australian farmers, the Australian government has just announced…
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June 12, 2018
Is Nursing the Permanent Career for you?
Nursing shortage is good news for migrants and international students Nurses are the life blood…
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June 1, 2018
Is my job on the list?
With recent sweeping changes to several skilled visa processes, you may be asking "Is my…
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May 30, 2018
Pathway to Permanent Residency
Choosing the right course for your future in Australia. If you want to live and…
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May 30, 2018
Minimum Work Experience Requirements
The Employer sponsored Skilled visa programs have all faced some fairly significant changes of late…
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October 19, 2017
Citizenship laws set to remain unchanged
The wait is over After a nervous wait since the announcement of proposed citizenship law…
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August 16, 2017
Nervous Wait for Citizenship Changes
Thousands in Citizenship queue The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have over 81,000 citizenship…
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August 9, 2017
Snapshot: Cairns Sharehouse
A hub for travellers and locals alike After 15 years in the share accommodation business, Cairns…
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August 3, 2017
Has the Working Holiday Age Increased to 35?
In June 2017, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) announced that they will…
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June 29, 2017
BREAKING: WORKING HOLIDAY CHANGES
417 & 462 Visa Rumours Come to Life Whispers about immigration reform are reaching fever pitch around Australian…
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June 28, 2017
JULY 1ST CHANGES TO PERMANENT VISAS
So far, 2017 has proven to bring a whirlwind of changes to temporary and permanent…
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June 19, 2017
Online Visitor Visa: Big Changes for Indian Nationals Announced
All Indian passport holders will have the option to lodge Visitor visa applications online from…
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May 19, 2017
DIBP LOOKING INTO NEW PARENT VISA
The Department of Immigration and Border Protections (DIBP) have plans for a new temporary sponsored…
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May 12, 2017
Upcoming 187 RSMS Changes
The 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa is a permanent residence pathway for skilled…
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May 11, 2017
July Changes: 457 Transition to Permanent Residency
The recently announced 457 changes have spilled into the transition to permanent residency program. Current…
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April 28, 2017
462 Specified Work: How Many Days?
How to calculate specified subclass 462 work A question we get asked a lot is…
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April 24, 2017
462 Visa Extension: Where is Northern Australia?
"I want to extend my 462 visa, but where is Northern Australia?!" A questioned echoed…
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April 24, 2017
462 Visa Specified Work List
To apply for a second 462 Work and Holiday visa, you must have already completed…
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April 24, 2017
TAFE Offers Leg Up for New Migrants: Free English Program
You have filled in all the paperwork, gone through the whole immigration process, finally been…
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April 20, 2017
Citizenship Reform Next for Australian Government
Immigration Takes Centre Stage in Australian Politics The Turnbull government made further immigration announcements in…
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April 18, 2017
Goodbye 457 Visa: Prime Minister
Bold Move to Cut 457 Work Visa Scheme Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced today that the…
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March 30, 2017
WHAT ENGLISH TEST SHOULD I DO FOR AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION?
The Australian immigration system accepts a number of different internationally accepted English testing systems to…
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February 22, 2017
Changes to How Certain Visas can be Lodged
The Australian Department for Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have notified that from the 20th February…
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February 13, 2017
How to Sponsor my Partner – Australian Partner Visa Pathways
There are a selection of different pathways available for Australian citizens or permanent residents which to…
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February 8, 2017
How to Become an Australian Permanent Resident
"How do you become an Australian permanent resident?" That is the golden question asked by…
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January 3, 2017
Citizenship Test in Spotlight
Australia's Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton, has called for Australia's citizenship test to be bolstered. Mr.…
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Unique List of Countries Australian’s Don’t Need Visas to Visit
Getting a visa can be a painful and convoluted process. As it happens, there are…
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November 30, 2016
Definition Change: Member of Family Unit
On the 19th of November, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) changed the…
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November 18, 2016
Labor Party Plan to Tighten 457 Scheme
Bill Shorten says he has a “comprehensive plan” to help unemployed Australians find a job,…
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November 3, 2016
Work and Holiday (462 visa) Visa Extension
Work and holiday visa holders are now eligible to stay for a second year working…
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October 28, 2016
Australia’s Most Successful Migrant Businessmen
Australia, the land of plenty. Many migrants start their life in Australia with next to…
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October 6, 2016
Top 9 Countries for Partner Visas in Australia
Over 50,000 Partner Visas Issued Annually Over 50,000 foreigners are sponsored by their Australian partners…
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September 28, 2016
Parent Visa Costs to Rise – Keep Up to Date
The Parent visa allows Australian permanent residents or citizens to sponsor their parents to live…
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Prospective Marriage Visa – Bring your Fiancé to Australia
What is a Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)? The Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) is…
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August 26, 2016
Skilled Visa – Skilled Occupation List to Shrink
The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) sees value in having skilled people…
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August 1, 2016
Innovation and Entrepreneur Focus
International students of science, technology, engineering, mathematical disciplines (STEM) as well as information technology (IT)…
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August 1, 2016
Australia’s Global Passport Strength
A study by Henley & Partners has ranked Australia as having the 8th most powerful…
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July 10, 2016
Australia’s new student visa system
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has introduced a new, “simplified student visa…
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July 1, 2016
UK Likely to adopt Australian Style Immigration System
Immigration was a frontline issue for many in the UK as the recent referendum called…
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June 2, 2016
Skilled Independent Visa – The Points Based System
Skilled migrants almost accounted for 70 per cent of the 190,000 places in Australia’s 2014-15 migration programme. Australia’s…
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May 13, 2016
Fast Track Services for Indian and UEA Nationals Announced
The Australian Government says it will test changes to visa arrangements in key markets in…
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April 27, 2016
Australia Unlikely to Accept Joint Visa Scheme
New Zealand Politian, Winston Peters, says that is unlikely that Australia will come to the…
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March 31, 2016
London’s Mayor calls for US/NZ/CAN/UK Migration Partnership
London’s eclectic mayor has called for a visa free migration bloc between “like minded” nations,…
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February 16, 2016
Australian Population Milestone
Australia’s population has exceeded 24 million for the first time, as reported by the Australian…
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January 28, 2016
Citizenship – New Australian Citizens on Australia Day
Australia Day 2016 saw one of the largest number of new Australian citizen’s pledge allegiance…
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January 22, 2016
Extend Working Holiday Rights
Thousands of workers’ flock to Australia from the far corners of the world to work…
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January 18, 2016
187 Visa Cairns (RSMS) – What is it all about?
The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Subclass 187 visa is available for skilled workers who…
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