Five common mistakes on visa applications 1) Insufficient evidence to satisfy criteria There are a variety of different visas which you can apply for to legally stay in Australia – from tourism to study and work visas. Each type of visa has its own requirements, and you must be able to demonstrate that you meet these requirements as part of your application. Make sure to careful check the requirements of the visa you are applying for and ensure that your application contains all of the supporting evidence necessary. To find out more about each type of visa, contact us now.

Announced changes for 2018 could make immigrating to Australia easier for skilled workers The Australian Government has announced changes to the skilled occupation lists of the immigration intake program for this year, which took effect on 17 January. These changes mean that an additional three occupations will be added to the Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL), increasing opportunities for skilled workers to migrate to Australia. Any applications made prior to the effective date of January 17 will be considered under the previous arrangements.

What new immigrants should know when they arrive in Australia Settling in a new country can be confusing, overwhelming, and even intimidating. It involves learning new cultural norms, and sometimes a new language. Even for those already familiar with the culture and the language, every country has its own set of systems, rules and regulations which new immigrants need to get their head around, and Australia is no exception.

Numbers of New Zealanders migrating to Australia are on the rise Despite some reports of New Zealanders living in Australia returning to their country of origin, there has been a documented long-term increase of New Zealand citizens settling in Australia. In 2012-13, permanent arrivals of New Zealand citizens in Australia increased to 10,875 people, an increase of 19.5% from the previous year. New Zealanders represent the second largest group of Australian citizens born overseas, after those born in the UK.

Is it necessary to have an employer sponsor in order to secure a work permit for Australia? The short answer to this question is ‘no’.  There are different types of visas which allow non-nationals to work legally in Australia: some require employer sponsorship, others do not.