A collection of useful facts, tips and informed reading on anything and everything to do with the Australian Visa Process.
Australia is “as good as it gets” – and also notes that getting through the immigration system is “difficult but not impossible”. Australian people are famous for their friendly and easygoing outlook on life. But anyone planning to come to Australia should understand that the Australian government is serious about “protecting the security of our […]
What is Australian Permanent Residency and How Can You Get Permanent Residency (PR) ? What Is a Permanent Resident (PR) ? A PR visa is a visa (or status) that allows the holder of the visa to remain in Australia indefinitely You can become a PR of Australia by applying for and being granted a […]
Resident Return Visas (RRVs) The purpose of RRVs is to facilitate the re-entry into Australia of non-citizen permanent residents; and to ensure that only those people who have a genuine commitment to residing in Australia, or who are contributing to Australia’s well-being, retain the right to return to Australia and remain permanently. The applicant must […]
Australian Skilled Visa for highly skilled H1B visa holders Australia as destination of choice for US H1B visa holders – Australian Skilled Visa pathways available The rationale for the H-1B program is straightforward. The U.S. has a shortage of workers with specific skills, and the H-1B program allows firms to import the best and brightest […]
Combined Current List of Eligible Skilled Occupations for Skilled Migration MLTSSL, STSOL and Skilled Occupations List for Australian Skilled Migration Visas A single list of eligible skilled occupations is provided below to assist you to determine which visa program may be available to you depending on your occupation for the following visa types: Visa subclass […]
Australian Police Clearance for a Visa Why are character checks required to enter/stay in Australia? People who want to either migrate to Australia or stay temporarily on working and tourist visas, must not be of character concern. Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 includes a character test to ensure that visa applicants, people seeking […]
Australian Visa Conditions 8503 What is Condition 8503 ‘No Further Stay’ If Condition 8503 (commonly referred to as the ‘No Further Stay’ Condition) has been imposed on your Australian visa it means that you cannot, except for a very few limited exceptions, apply for another visa to extend your stay whilst you remain in Australia. […]
Applying for a Australian De Facto visa or evidencing a De Facto partner relationship If you are applying for a Partner visa on the basis of a De Facto relationship (common law) to your sponsor, or if you want to include your partner in your PR application, you must be able to show that you […]
English Language Requirements (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL) for Australian Skilled Migration English Language Requirements for Skilled Visas If you are applying for Skilled Migration, you will need to prove your English language ability. The required level of English depends on the visa subclass you are applying for and there are 4 different levels of English which […]
What is an EOI (Expression Of Interest) ? If you intend to apply for an Australian Points Tested Skills Visa (GSM) or a Business Skills Visa, you have to first lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) with the DoHA via SkillSelect The best candidates will then receive an invitation to apply for a visa How do […]
Frequently Asked Questions Terminology & Definitions DoHA Department of Immigration (Department of Home Affairs) This is the federal government body responsible for setting the immigration policy, numbers, they process the visas etc Financial / Fiscal year In Australia the financial year runs from 1 July – 30 June annually. Visa Caps (numbers of visa approved […]
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTRALIAN VISAS Applicants for most types of visas for Australia are required to meet health requirements (Medical checks) WHO MUST MEET HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Applicants for most types of visas for Australia are required to meet health requirements, among other prescribed criteria, before a visa can be granted. All applicants for permanent migration […]
Resident Return Visas (RRV) The purpose of a RRV is to facilitate the re-entry into Australia of non-citizen permanent residents; and to ensure that only those people who have a genuine commitment to residing in Australia, or who are contributing to Australia’s well-being, retain the right to return to Australia and remain permanently. The applicant […]
Your visa is expiring or has expired You must have a valid visa to stay in Australia. It is unlawful to stay in Australia without a valid visa. Check your visa expiry date and conditions Before you decide what to do next, you need to know: when your visa expires whether your visa has a […]