This is a guest post from Steven Fernandes at ptepreparation.com. So, you’ve decided to move to Australia. You’re looking to start your exciting new life here. You can’t wait to soak in the sunshine. That’s awesome! I was in the same shoes not too long ago. While you do have exciting times ahead, if you […]
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It does not matter if you're a tourist on vacation or moving to Australia permanently, everyone has to have a visa to get into the country.
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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 visa and caveats were applied to 59 eligible occupations which exclude the use of these occupations in certain circumstances. Of the resulting 435 occupations that remain on the list, 24 occupations have been restricted to regional Australia only. […]
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 the MLTSSL. Skilled Independent Subclass 189 visas Graduate Temporary Subclass 485 visas (Graduate Work Stream) Skilled Regional Provisional Subclass 489 visas (Family Sponsored) What is the difference between the old Skilled Occupations List (SOL) and the new Medium […]
Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
If you are applying for the following visas, your occupation must be on the STSOL: Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visas Skilled Regional Provisional Subclass 489 visas (State Nominated) Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visas (Direct Entry) Temporary Work (Skilled) Subclass 457 visas Training Subclass 407 Visas – Occupational Training Stream The table below also lists: […]
Are You Eligible for a Second 417 Visa?
(Note: This post was originally published on the True Blue Migration Blog. True Blue Migration is a partner of SMG and is currently offering SMG readers a $150 discount off visa management fees.) So, what happens if you end up falling in love with Australia and want to stay longer? You might be eligible for […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Making a Successful 457 Visa Application in Australia
(Note: This post was originally published on the True Blue Migration Blog. True Blue Migration is a partner of SMG and is currently offering SMG readers a $150 discount off visa management fees.) At True Blue Migration, we’re constantly being asked about the ever-popular 457 visa. Applying for a Temporary Work (Long Stay) visa is […]
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 a partner of SMG and is currently offering SMG readers a $150 discount off visa management fees.) An onshore 820 partner visa has a processing time of 12 – 15 months. Given this, it is crucial that you understand […]
Same-Sex Partner Visas for Australia
(Note: This post was originally published on the True Blue Migration Blog. True Blue Migration is a partner of SMG and is currently offering SMG readers a $150 discount off visa management fees.) At True Blue Migration, we’re regularly asked about Australian partner visa options for same-sex couples. We’ve put this blog together which hopefully […]
Free Australian Visa Assessment Plus $150 Discount on Visa Management Fees
New Partnership with True Blue Migration and a Special Offer for Sydney Moving Guide Readers. I’m very happy to announce a new partnership between Sydney Moving Guide and True Blue Migration. Not only do I now have registered migration agents to help with your questions about Australian visas but True Blue Migration has agreed to […]
Australian Independent Skilled Visas Overview: Occupations, SkillSelect and the Assessment Process
This video was sent to me by an SMG reader. It does a great job of explaining how to assess your occupation for Australian immigration and the benefit of SkillSelect. It is very important that you assess your occupation correctly when getting your Australian visa. Below I have summaries what 123 Migration cover in the […]
How to Assess Your Occupation When Applying for an Australian Visa
This video was sent to me by an SMG reader. It does a great job of going over how to assess your occupation for Australian immigration. It is very important that you assess your occupation correctly when getting your Australian visa. Below I have summaries what 123 Migration cover in the video above. Free Australian […]
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 Migration Independent Visa (subclass 189) I have summarized from the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection and True Blue Migration website, a partner of Sydney Moving Guide. If you have specific questions about the 189 visa, I […]
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 Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (Subclass 457) is based on our personal experience from applying and being granted a 457 visa back in 2008. If you have specific questions about the 457 visa, I highly recommend contacting Visa First or another […]
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 desiring to come and work in Australia. The Short-Term Mobility Visa is will be implemented in July 2016 and allows multiple entries into the country over a maximum of 12 months for the nominee to undertake specialized work “which […]
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 been considering heading to the land Down Under to work and travel, there are several things you will need to consider beforehand. Arguably the most important thing that you will need to take care of well in advance is applying […]
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 Today’s Email I’m planning on going to Australia on a Tourist visa to look for a job that offers visa sponsorship. Can I apply for a 457 visa while in Australia or do I have to leave […]
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 it valid for once granted? Today’s Email I’ve messaged you before about apartments in Sydney. Although my expat is a long ways away I’m still working on getting prepared for the trip. I know that you personally […]
Applying for a 189 Visa While on a 457 Visa
Do you need a migration agent if you already have a 457 visa? Today’s Email I moved to Sydney four months ago on a 457 visa but want to try and get an independent visa. I contacted a migration agent and it seems I have a really good chance of getting an 189 (points look […]
How to Get Your 189 Visa as an International Student in Australia
This is a guest post that I think it’s is very relative to any international student studying in Australia that wants to stay on after graduation. If you are interested in contributing to SMG please read through my terms and conditions. Last month I published my usually Mailbox Monday post about a student that was […]
How to Get Your Previous Work Experience to Count Towards Your Australian Visa
This is a sponsored guest post, even so I think it’s is very relative to moving to Australia as it about something that many don’t realize. You can get Australian qualification for your previous work experience and it counts towards your visa requirements. If you are interested in contributing to SMG please read through my […]
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 Visa subclass 462. Alright, let’s get started. Today’s Question: I plan to move to Sydney in May and will be applying for the Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462). I know that I meet all of the requirements, […]
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 for a 457 visa for the whole family. It’s one of those basic questions that for some reason is hard to find an answer to online. Today’s Question: My family of 5 is preparing to move to Australia for work on […]
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 answer these questions because I’m not a registered migration agent and, in Australia, it is illegal for me to give advice about the visa process and applying. There is a very good reason for this. As I’m sure you’ve already […]
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 my terms and conditions. Let’s face it, moving to Australia on a permanent basis is not a decision that can be made spontaneously. Having put so much time and effort into your relocation plans, imagine how heart breaking […]
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 four months, she was terminated. Now she and her family are in Sydney and have 90 days to find a new employer to take over her visa. This is a very tough spot to be in. I’ve asked permission […]
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 they do not have de facto status. Today’s Question: I’m Jamaican living in Jamaica. My partner of 1 year is in Australia on a 457 visa. He is a Danish passport holder Earlier this year I went to visit him […]
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 but not sure if a Working Holiday 417 visa is the way to go or maybe a 457 visa is better. Today’s Question: My boyfriend and I are hoping to move to Sydney at the end of the […]
Study in Australia Made Easier by Streamlined Student Visa Application Process
Restoring International Education in Australia The Australian government is seeking to restore education to its former place as a primary contributor to the nation’s economy, with plans underway to effectively streamline the Student Visa application process. According to Department of Immigration and Border Protection, international education is one of Australia’s largest export sectors, producing income […]
6 Tips to Find a Good Migration Agent in New South Wales
This is a sponsored guest post. If you are interested in contributing to SMG please read through my terms and conditions. Deciding to move to another country whether to study, to work, or to live permanently is a very big step in your life, to be able to live in another country with another culture. […]
The Most Commonly Made Australian Visa Application Mistakes
Deciding to move to another country is a big step for anyone. The language, culture, laws, and lifestyles of another country are just some of the things that will pose a challenge for anyone who’s planning on building a new life overseas. Despite such hurdles, moving to another country could very well give you the […]