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How to Sponsor an Employee

How to Sponsor an Employee

Your business needs the right team to thrive, and talent today is competitive in a global skills market. If your business needs to bring on employees who are other than Australian citizens or permanent residents, you should be familiar with the process of sponsoring employees on temporary (and permanent) work visas. Step 1: Become a […]

Global Talent Scheme for Startups

Global Talent Scheme for Startups

The Global Talent Scheme “GTS” is a visa program designed to encourage startups and innovators through access to international talent. The scheme is focused on industries relating to science, technology and engineering. The GTS is apart of a broader policy drive by the Government to entice highly skilled talent and to facilitate the transfer of […]

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From a Graduate 485 Visa, to Permanent Residency (PR)

If you hold a 485 Graduate Visa and are considering pathways to Permanent Residency (PR), there are a few ways to get there. Firstly, congratulations on completing your studies, and being able to obtain your 485. But the journey has only begun! Luckily, you most likely do have options. In summary, your options could include: […]

Student Visa to Graduate 485 Visa

Moving From a Student Visa to a Graduate 485 Visa

Student Visa holders can apply for the 485 Graduate Visa when their qualification aligns with an occupation on the skilled occupation list, and  be a higher education degree with a minimum duration of two academic years (92 weeks) completed over a minimum of 16 calendar months. A Graduate 485 Visa is a great way to […]

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How a Migration Lawyer can help with your Partner Visa

Thinking of applying for a partner visa, but finding the process isn’t as simple as you think? You’re not alone. Australian migration law can be complex to navigate, and it’s easy to make mistakes you aren’t aware of. Fortunately, a migration lawyer can handle the difficult part of the partner visa process, saving you time […]

Temporary and Permanent Partner Visas

Temporary and Permanent Partner Visas

So you’ve decided to apply for a Partner Visa. As you start your application, you may notice that you are applying for both a Temporary and Permanent Partner Visa. Why is this? What is the difference? And do you need both? We break down the difference in this article below. The Partner Visa process When you […]

Czech Republic Work Holiday Visa

Czech Republic Work Holiday Visa

The working holiday visa (subclass 462) is now open for citizens of the Czech Republic. The reciprocal arrangement took effect 01 March 2018. It will allow up tp 500 Czechs to come to Australia for up to 12 months, during which they can engage in work or study. Visa Requirements – a quick breakdown Aged […]

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The 189 Path to Residency for New Zealanders

Are you a NZ citizen wanting to stay in Australia as a permanent resident? The Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) visa has a stream that allows for New Zealand citizens to become Australian permanent residents. This will allow you to stay in Australia indefinitely, work and study, enrol in Medicare, sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence […]

Working Holiday Visa Now Open to Peruvians

Working Holiday Visa Now Open to Peruvians

Peruvians rejoice – the working holiday visa (subclass 462) is now open for citizens of Peru. This came into effect 1 October 2017, and will allow up to 100 Peruvians to take part in the work holiday visa annually. The work holiday visa allows for short-term work and study. To apply you will need to […]