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New Zealand Partnership Visa Options
I am a NZ citizen or resident and I want to bring my non-NZ partner, who is currently overseas, to NZ to live with me. What type of application should I make? This is a very common question that we get at VisaAide so I just thought I’d shed some light on the matter....
The End of the NZ Rugby Visa?
The Specific Purpose or Event visa may be in jeopardy. The Specific Purpose or Event visa (SPV), commonly referred to as the “Rugby Visa” has changed recently. This change indicates that a sports player that currently holds an SPV is unable to apply for a new SPV...
Top Six Things to Consider When Applying For An Australian Student Visa
Getting a Studen Visa Approved for Australia requires attention to the following details Since 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...
NZ Post Study Work Visa Changes Coming
Changes to New Zealand Post Study Visas Coming - June 2018 The post-study work visas currently allow international students who have completed their qualification in New Zealand with the opportunity to gain practical experience in their chosen field. There are 2...
Australian Citizen With Partner From Another Country
Applying for a Visa for partner of an Australian citizen If 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...
Australian Subclass 400, 408 & 482 Work Visas
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...
Australian Short Stay Visa Sub Class 400
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...
Australian Skilled Migration 186 189 and 190 Visa Options
Australian Skilled Migration 186 189 and 190 Visa Options Explanation of the differences between the Australian Skilled Migration Visa Options. With points rising from 60 to 65 in subclasses 189 and 190 on the 1st of July 2018, here is a reminder of the difference...