A new visa which is so-called ‘The Golden Ticket’ was announced by the Australian government to let wealthy foreigners become permanent residents in Australia. Applicants for this visa scheme should have at least AUD$5 million (S$6.4 million) that must be invested in certain assets in Australia. Also, holders of the Read more…
Starting 1st October 2012, Indians who are wishing to travel to Australia will no longer need to have a visa label placed in their passport. Instead, they will receive an electronic visa grant letter the day their visa is granted which will explain all the conditions of their visa. According Read more…
The Australian government will ease its tourist visa rules for parents of permanent residents and Australian citizens. This will allow parents to visit and remain with their family for a longer period of time in Australia. This change will take effect by the end of 2012. In detail, this will Read more…
The Australian government has announced its intentions to make it easier for foreign students graduating from universities in Australia to obtain work visas that will last from 2 to 4 years. This is in-line with the Skilled Graduate visa scheme to be implemented in 2013. What’s interesting is that all Read more…
Changes to the skilled migration pass mark were announced today by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. This will apply to the new SkillSelect visa subclasses 189, 190, and 489 and is to be carried out on the 1st of July 2012. This change is in line with the series Read more…
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has announced major changes to the Australian business visa program that will apply from 1 July 2012 coinciding with the new DIAC SkillSelect. The Business Skills visa program will be renamed to Business Innovation and Investment Program as part of these changes for business migration. Read more…
According to Chris Bowen, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, the Australian government is establishing a new category of arrivals, significant investors. “People who are willing to make a significant investment in Australia through various investments will receive concessional treatment when it comes to permanent residency in Australia, and this Read more…
According to Lincoln Crawley, Managing director of the Manpower Group, Australian employers are now seeking skilled workers overseas in order to fill skill shortages. “Employers need to take a sophisticated approach to manage their talent supply and demand, in order to win the escalating war for talent”, Mr. Crawley said. He added Read more…
Since the first Australian citizenship ceremony in 1949, Australia has welcomed 4.5 million people as announced this week by Chris Bowen MP, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Hitting the 4.5 million mark was a significant milestone and an opportunity for all Australian citizens to reflect on what it meant to be a citizen Read more…