Category: Visas and Passports

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Police Checks for Sponsors of Partner Visas

Police Checks for Sponsors of Partner and Prospective Marriage visa applications

From 18 November 2016, sponsors of Partner and Prospective Marriage visa applications will need to provide Australian and/or foreign police checks when requested, and give consent for the Department… Read the rest

Police Checks for Sponsors of Partner and Prospective Marriage visa applications

From 18 November 2016, sponsors of Partner and Prospective Marriage visa applications will need to provide Australian and/or foreign police checks when requested, and give consent for the Department… Read the rest

Visa and citizenship processing times available online

Global visa and citizenship processing times will be available online for the first time from 13 March 2017

As part of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s ongoing efforts to improve client information, the publishing of current visa and… Read the rest

No More 457 Visas for Fast Food Chains in Australia

Fast-food chains barred from using foreign workers on 457 visas

Peter Dutton announces end to labour agreement as part of crackdown on visa regulations, saying ‘Australian workers … must be given priority’ The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter… Read the rest

Fast-food chains barred from using foreign workers on 457 visas

Peter Dutton announces end to labour agreement as part of crackdown on visa regulations, saying ‘Australian workers … must be given priority’ The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter… Read the rest

Income Thresholds for 457 Visa

457 Temporary Business Long Stay Visa, Income Threshold

For a nomination to be approved, the base salary must be at least equal to the TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold). The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), is currently set… Read the rest

457 Temporary Business Long Stay Visa, Income Threshold

For a nomination to be approved, the base salary must be at least equal to the TSMIT (Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold). The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT), is currently set… Read the rest

Skilled Occupations List

Skilled Occupations List for applications made on or after 1 July 2016

Accountant (General) – 221111 – CPA/CA/IPA Actuary – 224111 – VETASSESS Aeronautical Engineer – 233911 – Engineers Australia Agricultural Consultant – 234111 – VETASSESS Agricultural Engineer – 233912… Read the rest

Skilled Occupations List for applications made on or after 1 July 2016

Accountant (General) – 221111 – CPA/CA/IPA Actuary – 224111 – VETASSESS Aeronautical Engineer – 233911 – Engineers Australia Agricultural Consultant – 234111 – VETASSESS Agricultural Engineer – 233912… Read the rest

Resident Return Visa

Resident Return Visa Information

A Resident Return Visa (RRV) is required for the period after you have gained your Permanent Residency (PR), and your initial entry visa (Normally 5 years) has expired, but before you get your Citizenship… The RRV… Read the rest

Resident Return Visa Information

A Resident Return Visa (RRV) is required for the period after you have gained your Permanent Residency (PR), and your initial entry visa (Normally 5 years) has expired, but before you get your Citizenship… The RRV… Read the rest

Education Costs for 457 Visa Holders in ACT

ACT Territory Education Fees for Children of Parents on 457 Visas.

The annual contribution payable by a family in the ACT on a 457 visa for 2017 would be: $9,320 for each kindergarten student $12,500 for each primary school student… Read the rest

ACT Territory Education Fees for Children of Parents on 457 Visas.

The annual contribution payable by a family in the ACT on a 457 visa for 2017 would be: $9,320 for each kindergarten student $12,500 for each primary school student… Read the rest

Education Costs for 457 Visa Holders in WA

WA State Education Fees for Children of Parents on 457 Visas.

In 2015 the Western Australian Government introduced a tuition fee for families on 457 Visas (temporary skilled workers) whose children attend public schools in this state. The fee is… Read the rest

WA State Education Fees for Children of Parents on 457 Visas.

In 2015 the Western Australian Government introduced a tuition fee for families on 457 Visas (temporary skilled workers) whose children attend public schools in this state. The fee is… Read the rest

Education Costs for 457 Visa Holders in NSW

NSW State Education Fees for Children of Parents on 457 Visas.

The 2016 Education Fee rate for a 12 month period (40 school weeks) of enrolment is: $5,000 Years K – 6 Primary School $5,000 Years 7 – 10 Junior… Read the rest

NSW State Education Fees for Children of Parents on 457 Visas.

The 2016 Education Fee rate for a 12 month period (40 school weeks) of enrolment is: $5,000 Years K – 6 Primary School $5,000 Years 7 – 10 Junior… Read the rest

Education Costs for 457 Visa Holders in South Australia

New Education Fees to be charged to 457 Visa Holders in South Australia

From January 2017, newly arriving 457 visa holders will be required to contribute to the cost of educating their children in government schools. They will no longer… Read the rest

New Education Fees to be charged to 457 Visa Holders in South Australia

From January 2017, newly arriving 457 visa holders will be required to contribute to the cost of educating their children in government schools. They will no longer… Read the rest

Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa

Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)

This is a temporary visa that lets you enter Australia to: do short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work in limited circumstances, participate in an activity or work relating to Australia’s interests. You must… Read the rest

How much does an Australian Birth Certificate cost

How much does an Australian Birth Certificate cost?

The costs for an Australian Birth Certificate varies depending on the state of registration, and vary between $31.80 and $53.00 for a standard certificate. Commemorative birth certificates are charged extra, if required.… Read the rest

How much does an Australian Birth Certificate cost?

The costs for an Australian Birth Certificate varies depending on the state of registration, and vary between $31.80 and $53.00 for a standard certificate. Commemorative birth certificates are charged extra, if required.… Read the rest

Australian Citizenship Residency Requirements

Australian Citizenship Four Year Residency Requirement

From 1 July 2010 all citizenship applicants will need to meet the following residence requirement at the time they apply for Australian citizenship. You must have been living in Australia on a valid Australian… Read the rest

Immigration Form 968i

Australian Immigration Form 968i

The  Form 968i is information about Return documents for Australian citizens and permanent residents. The border website for this now quotes: “Note: This form has been removed and the information is now available on the website.”… Read the rest

Australian Immigration Form 968i

The  Form 968i is information about Return documents for Australian citizens and permanent residents. The border website for this now quotes: “Note: This form has been removed and the information is now available on the website.”… Read the rest

How Quickly did you get your Citizenship Certificate

How Quickly did you get your  Australian Citizenship Certificate

In 2011 I took my Citizenship Test and received my Citizenship Certificate just 23 days later. How long is the average wait now?

My Citizenship Timeline:

The Citizenship test was taken… Read the rest

How Quickly did you get your  Australian Citizenship Certificate

In 2011 I took my Citizenship Test and received my Citizenship Certificate just 23 days later. How long is the average wait now?

My Citizenship Timeline:

The Citizenship test was taken… Read the rest

457 Visa Holder Statistics March 2016

457 Visa Statistical data for July 2015 to March 2016

The 457 visa is the most commonly used visa option for Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to work in Australia on a temporarily basis up to 4 years.… Read the rest

457 Visa Statistical data for July 2015 to March 2016

The 457 visa is the most commonly used visa option for Australian employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to work in Australia on a temporarily basis up to 4 years.… Read the rest