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THE federal government is cracking down on the 457 visa scheme for temporary overseas workers, saying it has evidence the program is being used to discriminate against Australians. Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor says the 457 visas will be tightened to ensure...
Australia is set to capitalise on its status as a preferred destination for visitors and working holiday makers (WHMs), with record interest from overseas tourists. The latest figures from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) statistics show increases...
See my Bulletin Board for details of a free offer of a range of options for you to have a chat or e-mail questions or have any enquiries at all about migrating to Australia answered. There are visas available to suit virtually every purpose but they are generally...
One of our colleagues (a fellow MIA member) has reported that the family in India of one of his Subclass 489 clients today received a telephone call at home from "someone" stating they were from Customs in Canberra and were calling to advise there is a discrepancy in...
On 24 November (2012), the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has made a legislative change (IMMI 12/094) to the work right conditions for applicants of Onshore Partner visas. Upon lodgement, applicants who are eligible for a Bridging Visa A (BVA) will...
On 24 November (2012), the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has made a number of legislative changes (IMMI 12/094), including the work rights conditions for applicants of onshore Partner or Aged Parent visas. Upon lodgement, applicants who are eligible...
It will be easier for Papua New Guineans to apply for immigration visasin order to come to Australia through the development of streamlined electronic visas - a move that has been welcomed by the business community. The ABC reports that the Australia Papua New Guinea...
Following up on an announcement back in September this year, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, on Friday 23 November 2012 launched longer tourist visas for parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents in recognition of the...
DIAC has issued an update on Skilled Migration allocation and processing on its website, including the following processing priority groups and order of processing: Priority Group 1 RSMS applications Priority Group 2 ENS applications Priority Group 3 Applications...
The Government today (11 December 2012) confirmed the following increased Visa Application Charges (VACs) across a range of visas by between 25% and 33% to come into effect on 1 January 2013: On-shore Partner visas: increase from $3060 to $3975 Off-shore Partner...