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Australia’s smoother path to permanent residence for skilled workers

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…

Australian Subclass 461 Processing Times Increasing

Australian Subclass 461 Processing Times Increasing

You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: 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…

Top Five Tips For Improving Your Australian Visitor Visa Application

Top Five Tips For Improving Your Australian Visitor Visa Application

You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: 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…

Top Six Things To Consider When Applying For An Australian Student Visa

Top Six Things to Consider When Applying For An Australian Student Visa

You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: 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. …

Australian Citizen With Partner From Another Country

Australian Citizen With Partner From Another Country

You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: 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…

Australian Subclass 400, 408 & 482 Work Visas

Australian Subclass 400, 408 & 482 Work Visas

You can listen to this automated AI version of the article here: 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…