You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: ContentsKey changesWhy the changesWho will be affectedContact usAustralia is taking significant steps to streamline the pathway to permanent residence (PR) for temporary skilled workers, ensuring that skilled workers have a clear route to PR, making it more accessible and straightforward.Key changesThe Department of…
Partnership interviews seem to be on the rise, so I thought it was timely to provide some tips on the subject. Although I have extensive experience in interviewing techniques and the line of questioning that may be asked, my philosophy with our clients is not to coach, but to demystify the process in order to show…
If you are considering travelling to Australia in order to lodge a further application, you need to consider what rights you will have on a bridging visa.You need to know information such as when you might be eligible for work rights or when you are able to travel. In most cases, lodging an offshore application…
As if it was the final insult to NZ citizens wanting to live in Australia, the global processing time for subclass 461 visas (NZders wanting to bring their partner or child to Australia to live with them) has ballooned out to a staggering 19 months in August. That’s longer than a 309 which is currently…
Australian Subclass 461 visas are taking more than six months for processing.With the current 461 processing times ballooning past the six-month mark at the Auckland office, I thought it was about time that I wrote something about the issue. For those who don’t already know, Subclass 461 Member of a New Zealand citizen’s Family Unit (MoFU)…
During my time, I must have processed thousands of visa application and heard just about every story you could imagine. While most applications seemed to be processed without too much hold up, some were delayed unnecessarily. The most common mistakes I saw made were the most simple and could, and should have, been avoided. Get your…
Getting a Studen Visa Approved for Australia requires attention to the following detailsSince my earliest days of processing Australian student visa applications, I have learnt a few things. I have assessed cases from so many different nationalities and each case would be different. For over 10 years I have assessed student visas and I can…
Applying for a Visa for partner of an Australian citizenIf you are in a relationship with a citizen from another country, then sub class 309/100 visa is a great option to enable living in Australia together. The 309 visa is a provisional residency visa which then leads to the 100 permanent Australian residency visa. Here are…
You are a New Zealand employer needing to send your worker to Australia, but you’re unsure which visa is the best option.Here’s some tips and information to help you and your employee decide which visa to apply for. Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400) This visa is for people who need to travel to Australia…
Your employer needs you to travel to Australia to undertake a specific job for a company in Australia, maybe an installation or maintenance? Then the 400 visa may just be the visa you need. Here are a few things to consider before lodging your application if you are applying under the Highly Specialised stream:You can apply…
