Looking for an Australia registered migration agent is key step for people who are looking to start a visa application but who have decided to engage an agent or agency to do it for them rather than doing it themselves.The first step is to check if they are registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority [...]
Update (30/10/2017): This pre launch promotion has ended, however please get in contact with us to get a free consultation on migrating to Australia through our Singapore office. Thinking of migrating to Australia from Singapore? Australia is a very popular destination for Singaporeans, with an average of 300,000 Singaporeans arriving in Australia in any [...]
As you can see above the complaint is false. Ironically, his allegation that I falsified documents were in fact, FALSE!! In this industry we meet all kinds of individuals, this is a poignant fact when our clients are emotionally invested in the application and due to the size of our organisations we meet a lot [...]
The misconception about obtaining a state sponsorship is that it’s a straightforward process and with the only requirement is that your occupation be listed on the state list. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and a listed occupation is no guarantee that a state will approve your application. It is important to note that there are [...]
NSW has made several key changes to their migration program for the year 2014/2015. Key points about the program in 2014/15 are: Applications for 2014-15 will be lodged electronically through a new online system Applications will be open for four intakes per year with a maximum of 1000 applications per intake Application intakes will remain open [...]
Updated SA List As you may be aware, the new migration year along with the financial has started as of today, 1 July 2014. The new migration year usually means new Commonwealth (read Federal) Skilled Occupations Lists as well as new sponsorship lists from states and territories. In most years, it takes some states several months to [...]
Skilled Independent (Permanent) (Class SI) (Subclass 189) a.k.a Subclass 189 The Subclass 189 Skilled Independent is a permanent residency for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, a state or territory, or a family member. What are the Primary Criteria ? – Subclass 189 Below is a list of requirements that you have to satisfy in [...]
Austral was part of the highly successful MIA NSW State Conference that was held at Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney on May 19, 2014. We are not entirely certain but we believe that the entire conference was sold out! The speakers were highly qualified and there were many useful discussions on a wide range of [...]
2014-15 Budget Overview: Australia's Migration Programme The following main points have been gleaned from the Commonwealth Budget announcement. As more detail and the implications of the Budget measures emerge, Austral Migration Consultancy will advise our clients.A preliminary reading of the DIAC Portfolio Budget Statements 2014-15 reveals:DIBP and Customs become Australian Border Force from 1/7/2015 From 1 July 2015, [...]
This Sunday is Mother's Day here in Australia and Malaysia. We would like to wish our clients and our readers a blessed Mother's Day. In Australia and New Zealand, there is a tradition of giving cards and gifts as a sign of appreciation. Children will often serve their mothers breakfast in bed as well. Traditionally, the chrysanthemum [...]
