Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Appealing a Subclass 457 Visa Refusal — Whats the Deal with the Nomination Requirements?

A heavily litigated area of migration law has recently been the question of when the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) will have the…



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Maritime workers say high court win on foreign visas will protect local jobs - The Guardian


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Maritime workers say high court win on foreign visas will protect local jobs
The Guardian
Presdee said the legal issue arose after the government redefined Australia's migration zone as part of the Pacific Solution. “Thousands of islands were removed and the migration zone was brought back to the shoreline to limit areas that could be ...
Foreign staff 'not exempt' from visa requirements, minimum pay in offshore workThe Age
Seafarers hail High Court win on visas9news.com.au
High Court ruling 'first setback' for Turnbull governmentThe Australian Financial Review
The Australian
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Originally Published here: Maritime workers say high court win on foreign visas will protect local jobs - The Guardian

How to pass the Australian immigration points test - TheSouthAfrican


How to pass the Australian immigration points test
TheSouthAfrican
Passing the Australian immigration test gives you the chance to apply for a visa, there will be other criteria you'll need to satisfy. It's really a good idea to speak to a Registered Migration Agent to make sure you tick all the boxes you need to on ...

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How to pass the Australian immigration points test - TheSouthAfrican


How to pass the Australian immigration points test
TheSouthAfrican
Passing the Australian immigration test gives you the chance to apply for a visa, there will be other criteria you'll need to satisfy. It's really a good idea to speak to a Registered Migration Agent to make sure you tick all the boxes you need to on ...

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Originally Published here: How to pass the Australian immigration points test - TheSouthAfrican

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Family violence offenders face spouse visa block under new Australian laws - Herald Sun


Herald Sun

Family violence offenders face spouse visa block under new Australian laws
Herald Sun
The laws would apply to both genders, but are designed primarily to protect women and children from family violence, and are more likely to be used to prevent men with violent histories from bringing a partner or spouse to Australia. Immigration ...

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Europe migrant crisis: Merkel loses grip on her ruling coalition - The Australian


The Australian

Europe migrant crisis: Merkel loses grip on her ruling coalition
The Australian
Even the Defence Minister of Austria, Germany's closest ally, voiced direct criticism of Ms Merkel's stance on immigration. “Germany must say clearly: the borders are closed,” said Hans Peter Doskozil. Viktor Orban, Hungary's fervently anti-migration ...

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Originally Published here: Europe migrant crisis: Merkel loses grip on her ruling coalition - The Australian

Thursday, August 25, 2016

"It's completely inappropriate": Australian Immigration deporting people with disabilities - SBS


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"It's completely inappropriate": Australian Immigration deporting people with disabilities
SBS
Under Australian law the migration act is exempt from the disability discrimination act. The immigration department says this policy is not discriminatory towards disabled people as all applicants must cost the taxpayer less than $40,000 in health care ...



Originally Published here: "It's completely inappropriate": Australian Immigration deporting people with disabilities - SBS

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Bob Katter: ban Muslim Middle East, North Africa immigration - The Australian


The Australian

Bob Katter: ban Muslim Middle East, North Africa immigration
The Australian
The North Queensland MP last night said the “time has come” to block migrants from the volatile region, saying Australia should follow the “extremist” migration policy of Saudi Arabia. Mr Katter said Middle Eastern migrants' reliance on welfare ...

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Aussie tourist refused entry to the UK because of travel notes in diary - NEWS.com.au


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Aussie tourist refused entry to the UK because of travel notes in diary
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But upon arriving at London's Stansted Airport, the Australian was interrogated and incarcerated overnight. She was then sent packing from the UK after an immigration official said her diary contained evidence that she was, in fact, planning to live ...

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Originally Published here: Aussie tourist refused entry to the UK because of travel notes in diary - NEWS.com.au

Australia divided on migration as racism emerges - The Australian


The Australian

Australia divided on migration as racism emerges
The Australian
Immigration arouses strong passions and a question such as 'what do you think about multiculturalism?' doesn't necessarily tap into those strong passions,” he said. “So when we ask people 'what do you most like or least like about Australia?' we find ...

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Originally Published here: Australia divided on migration as racism emerges - The Australian

RSMS (Subclass 187) — Eligible Post Codes

In addition to satisfying all visa criteria, applicants for the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187) (RSMS) will need to…



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Friday, August 19, 2016

Experienced, Keen And Out Of Work: Skilled Migration In Australia - Huffington Post Australia


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Experienced, Keen And Out Of Work: Skilled Migration In Australia
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In countries like Russia, China and Sri Lanka, professionals see the Australian government is listing their occupation on a demand list for skilled migration. Australia, a country of great opportunities and lifestyle, specifically wants their exact ...

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Originally Published here: Experienced, Keen And Out Of Work: Skilled Migration In Australia - Huffington Post Australia

Experienced, Keen And Out Of Work: Skilled Migration In Australia - Huffington Post Australia


Huffington Post Australia

Experienced, Keen And Out Of Work: Skilled Migration In Australia
Huffington Post Australia
In countries like Russia, China and Sri Lanka, professionals see the Australian government is listing their occupation on a demand list for skilled migration. Australia, a country of great opportunities and lifestyle, specifically wants their exact ...



Originally Published here: Experienced, Keen And Out Of Work: Skilled Migration In Australia - Huffington Post Australia

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Bridging Visa B — What is it and How Long Can I Travel For?

Applicants of visas from inside Australia often find themselves on a ‘Bridging Visa’ awaiting the outcome of their respective visa…



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Oxfam calls for Australia to triple humanitarian migration intake - The Guardian


The Guardian

Oxfam calls for Australia to triple humanitarian migration intake
The Guardian
Australia could comfortably triple its humanitarian migration intake to 42,000 people a year, Oxfam has said in a statement, as the fallout from the Nauru files and the confirmed closure of the Manus Island detention centre brings renewed focus on ...
Australia Can And Must Do More About The Migration CrisisHuffington Post Australia
Australia urged to triple refugee intakeSBS

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Originally Published here: Oxfam calls for Australia to triple humanitarian migration intake - The Guardian

Australia Can And Must Do More About The Migration Crisis - Huffington Post Australia


Huffington Post Australia

Australia Can And Must Do More About The Migration Crisis
Huffington Post Australia
Today, as World Humanitarian Day is celebrated under the banner of 'One Humanity', Oxfam is calling for Australia to provide a safe haven for its share of the staggering number of people in search of dignity, safety and hope. We know millions of ...
Australia urged to triple refugee intakeSBS

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Originally Published here: Australia Can And Must Do More About The Migration Crisis - Huffington Post Australia

Saturday, August 13, 2016

How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world - The Conversation AU


The Conversation AU

How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world
The Conversation AU
They include international students, skilled migrants on 457 visas, working holidaymakers, New Zealanders and refugees on temporary protection visas. This is a marked change from the permanent settler model that characterised Australian migration in ...

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Originally Published here: How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world - The Conversation AU

Friday, August 12, 2016

How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world - Swinburne University of Technology


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How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world
Swinburne University of Technology
They include international students, skilled migrants on 457 visas, working holidaymakers, New Zealanders and refugees on temporary protection visas. This is a marked change from the permanent settler model that characterised Australian migration in ...

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Originally Published here: How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world - Swinburne University of Technology

Thursday, August 11, 2016

How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world - The Conversation AU


The Conversation AU

How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world
The Conversation AU
They include international students, skilled migrants on 457 visas, working holidaymakers, New Zealanders and refugees on temporary protection visas. This is a marked change from the permanent settler model that characterised Australian migration in ...



Originally Published here: How temporary migration is changing Australia – and the world - The Conversation AU

Australia may deny work visas to foreign doctors - Economic Times


Economic Times

Australia may deny work visas to foreign doctors
Economic Times
Indians became the largest source of permanent migration to Australia forming 15.7 per cent of the total migration programme in 2011-12. Australia's Indian-born population also recorded the fastest growth in the country in 2008-2009, increasing by 44 ...
Calls for Government to stop giving visas to overseas-trained doctors to address rural shortageABC Online

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Originally Published here: Australia may deny work visas to foreign doctors - Economic Times