Migration & Recruitment Blog

  • Using a Registered Migration Agent Dec 16, 2011

    The MARA (Migration Agent Registration Authority), has issued a Youtube video to assist potential migrants to make sure they use a registered agent who is bound by the MARA Code of Conduct. If you have any legitimate complaints against your agent you can refer to the MARA to investigate. 

  • Benefits Of Using a Recruitment Agency Sep 21, 2011

    With surge in job portals, operating as a link between employers and employees, seeking employment is less daunting. Search for jobs are possible at the click of the mouse. Candidates have access to an ocean of employment choices and it is not surprising that they are left overwhelmed with the numerous choices at their disposal.

  • New 457 Visa Booklet Feb 25, 2011

    New Subclass 457 - Business (Long Stay) visa Booklet 9 has been issued by DIAC.

  • Student Visa Report Feb 16, 2011

    The Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) has released the first in what will be a quarterly publication, the Australian Student Visa Report, which endeavours to be a comprehensive tracking of overseas student trends.

    The report demonstrates the decline in applications in 2009-2010, broken down by sector and country of origin, and compares the numbers to previous years.

     

  • 457 Visas to assist Floods Cleanup? Jan 30, 2011

    In the wake of the recent Queensland floods, and the subsequent massive clean up and redevelopment operation, it will only add to the skills shortage in the State, and subsequently draw skilled workers from other States. So what are DIAC doing to assist?

  • Carer/Relative Visa Capping Jan 25, 2011

    In Legislative Instrument issued today, the Minister for Immigration & Citizenship, Minister Bowen, has fixed (capped) the maximum number of visas which may be granted for the following Visas:
    Carer, Remaining Relative & Aged Dependent Relative Visa.

  • Which Australian City to Live in? Jan 23, 2011

    Which city in Australia do you wish to live in? A national survey by the Property Council of Australia has ranked Adelaide as the nation's most liveable city, and Sydney as the worst!

  • Review of Business Skills Visas Jan 18, 2011

    The Department of Immigration and Citizenship is conducting a comprehensive review of the Australian Business Skills visa program, to see if it is meetings it's objectives. The department is seeking input from the general Australian public and interested stakeholders into this review. 

     

  • Migration Changes - Seminar Dec 9, 2010

    Today I presented a seminar at 44Gallons Internships. The topic was the changes occurring in Australian migration law, and particularly it's impact on existing student visa holders, Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) visa holders, and Bridging Visa A holders who have applied for Graduate Visa.

  • ENS Under Highly Paid Position Dec 7, 2010

    Effective 5th December, 2010, DIAC have increased the "highly paid" salary option under ENS to be approved on the basis of a highly paid position. 

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