6th February 2012
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- Immigration News
- SkillSelect Website Now Up And Running
- Working Holiday Maker Visas Program Increase
- Australia’s Visitor Visa Program
- Skilled Migration | Latest Developments & Future Direction
- Changes to Australian Visa Application Charges (VACs)
- Expectations for Skilled Migration | 2011-2012 Program Year
- 457 Visa | Program Year 2010 - 2011
- Processing Times for Skilled Visas
- Business Skills & Student Visas Now Subject to Fraud PIC
- Accredited Sponsor Program for 457 Visas
- Victorian State Sponsorship Occupation (Eligibility) List Updated
- South Australia's Revised State Migration Plan 2011-12
- Permanent Employer Sponsored Visa Program Review
- Australian Computer Society (ACS) ANZSCO ICT Code Update
- Changes to Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- Perth Classified as Regional Area for Skilled Migration
- Points Test - Skilled Migration to Australia
- South Australia Reopens State Sponsorship Program
- Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) Up 3.9%
- Changes to Skilled Migration Visa Processing Times
- Updated Skilled Occupation List | Effective July 1st 2011
- Regional Migration Agreements (RMAs) Introduced
- Enterprise Migration Agreements (EMAs)
- New Skilled Migration Selection Model
- 457 Visa Program to Receive Additional Funding
- Australia to Increase Humanitarian Intake
- New Model for Australian Skilled Migration Announced
- Simplification of Australian Visitor Visa Subclasses
- South Australia | State Sponsorships Suspended from 2 May 2011
- 1 July Skilled Migration Changes
- New Fraud Public Interest Criterion Assessment for Australian Visas
- New Plan To Address Labour Shortage In Resource Sector
- Australia Migration and the New Points Test for U.K. Residents
- Australians Celebrate Harmony Day
- WA Premier Urges Government to Relax 457 Visa Requirements
- DIAC Offers Assistance to Japanese Nationals In Australia
- Future Trends in Australian Immigration Policy & Procedure
- NSW Releases State Migration Plan
- Australian Immigration Appeal Tribunals Under Pressure
- Australia Immigration | Skilled Visa Processing
- Changes to Eligible Occupation List for 457 Visa Applications
- Changes to Approved Sponsors List for 459 Business Visa Visitor
- Australian Immigration Expos to Attract UK Skilled Migrants
- Australian Immigration and Multiculturalism a Success in Victoria
- DIAC Urged to Fast Track Australian Immigration Visa Processing
- Australian Working Visa Holders Affected by Cyclone Yasi
- Minister for Australian Immigration Powers Under Scrutiny
- Australian Immigration Student Visa Program Review
- ACS Skills Assessment Review for Australian Immigration
- Victorian State Migration Plan : Closure of ICT Sponsorship Applications
- Fast-Tracked Visa Processing for Australian Working Visa
- Australia Welcomes 13,000 New Australian Citizens
- Western Australia (WA) State Migration Plan Available
- Changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
- Queensland State Migration Plan Available
- Northern Territory (NT) State Migration Plan Announcement
- 457 Visa Processing Changes | UK & Ireland Sponsors
- New TRA Form For Tradespersons Migrating To Australia
- Employment Outcomes For Skilled Migration
- State Migration Plan – SA State Sponsorship Places Fill Fast
- ACT State Migration Plan - Nearly 400 Skilled Occupations Available
- New Points Test Table Summary | Australian Skilled Migration
- Australian High Court Finds Offshore Processing Regime Unlawful
- Australian Skilled Migration Visas | New Points Test Comparison
- No Permanent Family Sponsorship Under New Points Test
- Australian Skilled Migration Visas | New Points Test
- Australian Immigration – Skilled Migration from Overseas
- Victorian State Migration Plan Now Available
- State Migration Plan - SA Planning Levels Reached
- Faster Australian Visa Processing for ENS Applications
- Australian Visitor Visa Christmas Processing Delays
- Beware of Rogue Migration Agents
- State Migration Plan - New Details Released
- Australian Citizenship Day – Friday 17th September 2010
- New Minister for Australian Immigration Appointed
- Australian Visa Health Requirements
- Australian Immigration: Family Violence Provisions
- DIAC Suggestions to Reduce Australian Visa Processing Times
- Australian Special Category Visas for New Zealand Citizens
- Character Test for Australian Visas
- Australia Election: More Committees, No Action on Asylum Issues
- State Migration Plan - Frequently Asked Questions
- 65 Years of Successful Australian Migration Practice for DIAC
- DIAC Warns - Dangers of Using Unregistered Migration Agents
- Changes to Working Holiday Visas
- Australian Recruitment Sponsor Obligations & Sanctions
- OMARA to Distinguish Australian Immigration Lawyers from Agents
- Impact of Election Non-Result on Australian Immigration Policy
- Australian Immigration – Quick Overview
- State Migration Plans Update
- Skilled Visa Processing Times
- New Priority Processing Guidelines take effect 14 July 2010
- Australian High Commission in UK – Change of Delivery Address
- State Migration Plans for General Skilled Migration Delayed
- Changes Affecting Short Stay Business Visas
- New Australian PM Julia Gillard Supports Skilled Migrants
- New Australian Visa Arrangements for Overseas Doctors
- Implementation of New Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL)
- Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Occupation List
- Changes to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)
- New Salary level for Subclass 457 English language exemptions
- Cap & Cease of Pre-1 September 2007 GSM Applications
- High Court Confirms Rights of Off-shore Visa Applicants
- FIRB Changes for Australian Temporary Residents
- Changes to Accountant Skills Assessment Requirements
- Migration Amendment (Visa Capping) Bill 2010
- Transitional arrangements for pre 1 July 2010 skills assessments
- Low Priority - State Sponsored Applications lodged pre 1 July 2010
- DIAC announce occupations available for State Migration Plans
- ENS - still the preferred way to Permanent Residence
- New Skilled Occupation List announced on 17 May 2010
- Suspension of certain General Skilled Migration applications
- New Ministerial direction for visa Priority Processing arrangements
- Recent Changes to the General Skilled Migration Program (GSM)
- General Skilled Migration (GSM) Points Test Review
- Changes to the Skilled Occupation List affect International Students
- General Skilled Migration applications lodged before 1 Sept 2007
- The Removal of the Critical Skills List (CSL)
- A New Skilled Occupations List (SOL) from mid 2010
- The Removal of the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)
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- Testimonials
- Testimonial - Employer Sponsored (Welder)
- Testimonial - Skilled Regional Sponsored (Civil Engineer)
- Testimonial - Skilled Designated Area
- Testimonial - Australian Employer - Sponsorship Approval
- Testimonial - Permanent Employer Sponosored Visa
- Testimonial - 457 Business Sponsorship
- Testimonial - Skilled Independent (Accountant)
- Testimonial - Family Sponsored Visa & Visitor Visa
Immigration Lawyer
What is the benefit to you of choosing an Australian immigration lawyer over a Migration Agent or preparation of your own visa application?
Latest Australian Immigration News
- SkillSelect Website Now Up And Running
- Working Holiday Maker Visas Program Increase
- Australia’s Visitor Visa Program
- Skilled Migration | Latest Developments & Future Direction
- Changes to Australian Visa Application Charges (VACs)
- Expectations for Skilled Migration | 2011-2012 Program Year
- 457 Visa | Program Year 2010 - 2011
- Processing Times for Skilled Visas
- Business Skills & Student Visas Now Subject to Fraud PIC
- Accredited Sponsor Program for 457 Visas
- Victorian State Sponsorship Occupation (Eligibility) List Updated
- South Australia's Revised State Migration Plan 2011-12
Testimonials
Last Year Melissa Haag and her associates helped me and my wife in gaining permanent residency in Australia.
I had already spent 2 years on a 457 employer sponsor visa and wished to gain permanent residency via an employers sponsorship 856.
Melissa’s expert knowledge and her professional approach ensured that we received our permanent residency in the quickest time that was permissible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much will it cost to lodge a visa application?
A. You will need to pay a Visa Application Charge (VAC) upon lodging your visa application. This charge is payable to the Australian Government. All charges are non refundable (in all but exceptional circumstances) regardless of whether your visa application is ultimately granted or not. Because visa application fees are non-refundable, subject to certain exemptions, it is vital that you receive correct advice right from the start of the migration application process – this will save you time and money.
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