Changes to the General Skilled Migration Program Annouced
Mon, 8/02/10 – 3:59 | 5 Comments

Today, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced a number of changes to the General Skilled Migration program.
 Let’s look at the key changes. We’ll cover these changes in more detail further on …

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Important changes to Australian visa holders’ property ownership rules
Friday, 24 Apr, 2009 – 3:01 | No Comment
Important changes to Australian visa holders’ property ownership rules

Australian visa holders who own or who are looking to buy property in Australia are now subject to updated policies.
As of the 31st March 2009, Australian visa holders must adhere to new regulations implemented by …

Australian business visas (Skills Stream) capped until July
Thursday, 23 Apr, 2009 – 9:11 | No Comment
Australian business visas (Skills Stream) capped until July

Yet more restrictions  on the number of options for wannabe Aussies with the Australian business visa program (under the Skills Stream) being capped until the start of the next financial year, 01 July 2009.
The Australian …

Yup – I’ve still got a job!
Thursday, 23 Apr, 2009 – 8:52 | 3 Comments
Yup – I’ve still got a job!

Hi Guys. Following my last post I thought I’d better write a very brief update to let you know that I’ve still got a job.
We offer a subscription service here at getting down under (see …

Personal Update…
Thursday, 16 Apr, 2009 – 1:46 | 5 Comments
Personal Update…

So I’m sat on the train on my way to work this morning and it’s not going to be a typical day.
Sure, the suns still shining, the sky is still blue but today I’ll find …

Studying your way to a Permanent Australian Visa
Thursday, 9 Apr, 2009 – 3:12 | No Comment
Studying your way to a Permanent Australian Visa

Emigrating to Australia has always been a pretty hard thing to do. Unfortunately for many, the recent economic climate has made these challenges even greater.
All is not lost though as there are still other options …

Occupations removed from South Australian sponsored visa programs
Thursday, 2 Apr, 2009 – 4:09 | 6 Comments
Occupations removed from South Australian sponsored visa programs

So the ACT and NT have already announced their changes to their sponsered visa programs so it was only a matter of time before South Australia followed Suite.
Important changes have been made to the South …

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