Category: Visas
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Quick Guide to Australia’s Skilled Migration Independent Visa (subclass 189)
Disclaimer: I am not a registered migration agent. All the information that follows on the Skilled...
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When Do You Need to Apply for a Working Holiday Visa? How Much Will it Cost and How Long Does it Take?
How far in advance should you apply for a Working Holiday Visa? What’s the cost? How long is...
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How to get an overall score of 90 on the Pearson Test of English
This is a guest post from Steven Fernandes at ptepreparation.com. So, you’ve decided to move to...
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How to Prove De Facto Status Without Being Married
This week’s Mailbox Monday post is from someone moving to Sydney with their partner, but...
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Termination While on a 457 Visa in Australia
This week’s Mailbox Monday post is from someone who already moved to Sydney, then after just...
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Quick Guide to Australia’s Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (Subclass 457)
Disclaimer: I am not a registered migration agent. All the information that follows on the...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Making a Successful 457 Visa Application in Australia
Are you looking for sponsorship for Australia? Here’s how to submit a successful 457 visa application for Australia sponsorship plus a free visa assessment. What is a 457 visa? The Temporary Work (Long Stay) 457 visa is an employer-sponsored visa that allows the employee to work for up to four years. It’s the most popular type of employer-sponsored visa in Australia.
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Is a 457 Visa Better Than a Working Holiday Visa?
Today’s Monday Mailbox question is from a young couple wanting to move to Sydney from the UK...
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Are You Eligible for a Second 417 Visa?
(Note: This post was originally published on the True Blue Migration Blog. True Blue Migration is...
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Applying for a Permanent Residency Visa While on a Temporary Work Visa
Do you need a migration agent if you already have a Temporary Work Visa? Today’s Email I...
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Work and Holiday Visa Subclass 462 Cost and Processing Time
This week’s Mailbox Monday post is about the cost and processing time of a Work and Holiday...
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Can You Apply for a 457 Visa while on a Tourist Visa? What about a Working Holiday Visa?
Applying for a 457 visa while present in Australia on an eVisitor Visa or a Working Holiday Visa...
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A Quick Guide to Australia’s Working Holiday Visas
Working holidays, as they are known, are becoming incredibly popular in Australia, and if you’ve...
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Do You Need to Get Fingerprints and an FBI Report for Everyone in Your Family? Or Only You?
This week’s Mailbox Monday post is about getting your FBI background check and fingerprints...
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Can I Work Whilst My Partner Visa is Processing?
(Note: This post was originally published on the True Blue Migration Blog. True Blue Migration is...
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Australia’s 457 Visa Will Be Completely Removed and Replaced with the Temporary Skills Shortage Visa by March 2018
On April 19, 2017, 216 occupations were removed from the list of eligible occupations for a 457...
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What You Need to Know about Australia’s Short-Term Mobility Visa
The Short-Term Mobility Visa is a new program aimed at easing the migration of skilled people...
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Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
If you are applying for any of the following Australian visas, your occupation must be listed on...
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Do You Find the Australian Visa Application Process Daunting?
This is a sponsored guest post. If you are interested in contributing to SMG please read through...
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Guide to Changing to a 457 Visa from a Tourist, Working Holiday or Student Visa
I get heaps of questions about Australian Visas every day. I’m always very reluctant to...
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Topics I cover in this article are: finding a preschool, what age are preschoolers, the hours of...
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The cost of living in Sydney is a shocker to almost everyone moving to Australia, even for those...
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The team at Removalists Sydney provided Sydney Moving Guide the content for this post. Your rights...
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Schools That Support Aspergers Children
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How many times have you entered “Sydney” or “Australia” into Google today? Be honest. Hmmm,...
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Three Things You Need to Know Before You Ship Your Belongings to Australia
This is a sponsored guest post, even so I think it’s is very relative to anyone who is...
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Excuse Me, Do You Have A Rubber? An Australian Slang Misunderstanding
They speak English in Australia, right? So why is it so hard to understand what the heck everyone...
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How to Find a Job in Australia While Still in the UK
This week’s Mailbox Monday post is about securing a job in Australia while still overseas....
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How to Choose a School in Sydney Before You Know Where You Are Going to Live
This week’s Mailbox Monday post is about what do you start looking at first, schools in...
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Should You Wait Until Your Children Have Taken the GCSE Back in the UK Before Moving to Australia?
This week’s Mailbox Monday post is about waiting for GCSE results before moving to...
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How to Get Your Australian Tax File Number
Everyone Moving to Australia Needs to Get a Tax File Number. As a temporary visa holder, permanent...
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31 Questions You Need to Ask Your International Movers
Choosing an International Shipping Company That is Not Qualified or Does Not Have Experience with...
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Expat’s Guide to Currency Exchange and Transferring Money Overseas
What every expat needs to know when transferring money internationally. Be sure to check out my...
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Five Tips for Finding a Rental in Sydney Without a Tenant History
The team at Kathryn Hall Real Estate provided Sydney Moving Guide the content for this post. What...
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Should You Ship Your KitchenAid Mixer to Australia from the US?
Are you moving to Australia from the US? Are you considering getting rid of your small kitchen...
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Australian Job Search Sites
Moving Back to Sydney Without a Job This Mailbox Monday post is from someone who already lived in...
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An American Expat’s Guide to Cricket
Cricket is a very popular sport in Australia, not just for watching at the pub with your mates but...
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How to Check if Your International Relocation Company is Legit
Finding an International Moving Company You Can Trust with Your Move to Australia Almost everyone...
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Finding Childcare Before You Move to Sydney
Are you moving to Sydney with young children? Tips and advice from an expat mum on how to find childcare in Sydney before you move.
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