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Our staff have the knowledge to deal with all immigration problems, no matter how complex. Keep abreast of immigration updates with our blog posts below.
What happens when a couple marry before a Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa is granted?
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What happens when a couple marry before a Prospective Marriage (Subclass 300) visa is granted?

In short, the Prospective Marriage visa (PMV) is for overseas nationals seeking entry to Australia: to marry, after their first entry to Australia and within the PMV period, their sponsor who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen; and with the intention to live together as spouses. The PMV allows the visa holder to travel…
Immigration blog
27 October, 2023
Condition 8547 and seeking permission to work with an employer for more than 6 months
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Condition 8547 and seeking permission to work with an employer for more than 6 months

Australia’s Working Holiday Maker (WHM) program consists of the Working Holiday (subclass 417) and the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visas. These visas permit young people with certain passports to work and holiday in Australia. Given the dual purpose, the permitted work is generally limited by condition 8547. That is, “the holder must not be employed by any 1 employer…
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17 October, 2023
What is the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme?
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What is the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme?

The Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme has emerged as a way for Australia to both foster ties with neighbouring countries and address labour shortages. Broadly, the program is designed to facilitate the movement of workers from certain Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste to Australia to fill labour gaps in various sectors. This article will give you an understanding of…
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28 September, 2023
Can I Add My Family to My Student (Subclass 500) Visa Application?
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Can I Add My Family to My Student (Subclass 500) Visa Application?

Australia is home to many international students due to its excellent higher education system. In order to study in Australia, prospective international students must apply for a Student (Subclass 500) visa. Fortunately, the Student visa includes provisions to include certain family members in an application. This allows applicants to study in Australia without having to separate from their immediate family.…
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28 September, 2023
The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP)
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The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP)

As part of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) the Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP) provides new immigration opportunities for UK citizens looking to take their next career step in Australia. Further information about the program can be found here. Who can apply? The IECSEP offers two streams: Innovation stream – Allows an up to three…
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27 September, 2023
South Australia opens its 2023-24 General Skilled Migration (GSM) program
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South Australia opens its 2023-24 General Skilled Migration (GSM) program

The 2023-24 SA Skilled Occupation List has been published (see here). Broadly speaking, individuals with skills assessments in occupations in this list may submit Registrations of Interest (ROIs) against four nomination streams. What are the nomination streams? South Australia currently has four nomination streams (see here): If you are an international graduate, who has studied in South Australia, you may…
Immigration blog
27 September, 2023