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Key points to consider when choosing your migration agent in Australia

Registered Migration Agent provides an essential service in assisting migrants to navigate Australia’s visa system. They can help reunite families, assist people seeking asylum, and facilitate the migration of those people with the qualities and skills Australia need to shape Australian community, grow Australian business and support Australian jobs.

Common mistakes that could cost your visa

Nothing will make you happier than getting a visa to the country you want! A visa rejection/cancelation, on the other hand, will be heart breaking. A visa rejection/cancelation have serious negative consequences and difficulties in getting another visa in the future.

PARTNER VISAS -Subclass 100/801-English requirements

The federal government announced proposed significant changes in partner visa (Permanent Stage) eligibility. These changes have not been implemented yet and most probably they will come into effect in the middle/ end of 2021. What are the proposed changes? Applicants and Sponsors will be required to pass the English language requirement only for the Permanent stage partner visa (subclass 100/820). Whilst the level of English is not yet determined, it most likely is a basic English test. The applicant may need to show functional English (IELTS band score 4.5. no less than 4 on each band).

NSW state migration program updates November 2020

The NSW Government's limited number of interim nomination places for the 2020-21 financial year have been exhausted. Regional Development Australia (RDA) offices will shortly commence assisting NSW Treasury managing applications for NSW nominations for the subclass 491 visa once the additional allocation has been confirmed.

Subclass 491 visa nomination updates (NSW)

Subclass 491 visa nomination updates (NSW)Changes in the subclass 491visa nomination process and nomination criteria Under this new arrangement, each RDA will be responsible for setting their own eligible skilled occupations for nomination and accepting and assessing nomination applications for Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) visa. Regional Development Australia (RDA) offices will begin assisting NSW Treasury manages the subclass 491 visa in early February 2021. Information on applying for nomination through participating RDAs, including eligible skilled occupations, will be made available on their respective websites. Nomination Criteria for a 491 visa in NSW will remain consistent across all regions and can be found below.

PR Pathway for Subclass 482 Visa Holders

From 1 July 2022 subclass 457 visa or subclass 482 visa holders can be nominated and apply for Permanent visa subclass 186 and 187 through the TRT program. 

subclass 485 visa extension

Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa extension. ​​​​On 18 February 2022, more than 30,000 eligible Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders had their visas extended until 30 September 2022. There are two Visa extension eligibility criteria.

485 visa replacement

Subclass 485 visa replacement. COVID-19 Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) replacement stream. Wonderful news for those Subclass 485 visa holders, who was stuck overseas during the Australian border closer. ThisCOVID-19 replacement stream will be available for new applications from mid-2022.

Subclass 485 Replacement stream Eligibility, Requirements, and Cost.

Subclass 485 Replacement stream opened on 1 July 2022. To be eligible, current/ previous subclass 485 visa holders (Main Applicant) must have lost time on their visa.

Temporary visa updates about medical requirements for Australia

Temporary visa updates about medical requirements for Australia visa. No medical test is required for selected temporary visa applicants in Australia.

Australian Visa Fee Increase from 1st July 2023

Australian Visa Fee Increase from 1st July 2023 that is decided by DHA. Visa application fees (VACs) rise between 6% to 40% depending on the visa subclass.

Overview of Australian Visa changes from 1 July 2023

Australian Visa changes from 1 July 2023 to adjust to our national needs. From that need Australian Government brought many changes in the migration policy.

Expanding pathways to PR (Subclass 186 & 187) for TSS Visa (subclass 482) holders!

Expanding Access to PR (subclass 186/187) for Subclass 482/457 visa holder (both stream) through TRT Stream

Ending the COVID-19 Concession Period & Location Requirements for Grant of Visa

GTE requirement changed to GS requirements.

New English Language Requirement Changed for Student Visa and TGV