So about those school terms. What are those by the way? We head back to school in early February and the summer holidays for our family feel like they have been very short; Time has just disappeared! We have 2 little ones and understanding how school in Western Australia works can be a little […]
Where are the fireworks? Australia Day Perth WA
So my family has much to celebrate every Australia Day as one of my younger sisters is in fact born on Australia Day. So it is always a time of birthday celebrations for our family complete with ice cream birthday cake before lunchtime! However many people love Australia Day as a time to come […]
Partner Visa Price Increase – 1 January 2015
Breaking NEWS Australian Government increasing Partner Visa fees by 50% from January 1st 2015 PARTNER VISA CHARGES * Provisional and permanent partner visas – currently $3085 increased to $4627.50 * Prospective marriage visa – currently $3085 increased to $4627.50 * Temporary and permanent partner visas – currently $4575 increased $6865.50 Further information can be found […]
Letter of Invitation for an Australian Tourist Visa
Have you ever wanted to invite a friend to visit Australia? Don’t know how to write a letter of Invitation for an Australian Tourist Visa? It can be quite challenging to write a letter of invitation for a tourist visa to Australia. It is very important to get the wording right. You need to provide […]
Australian Working holiday visa, Who is my Employer? How long can I work for them?
Are you on a 417 Working Holiday Visa or a 462 Work and Holiday Visa? I know that you are probably working hard, playing hard and enjoying your time in Australia! Have you ever wondered what the 6 month work restriction really means? As you know, the purpose of the working holiday visa is to have […]
Work and Holiday Visa Israel and Australia coming soon
Work and Holiday Visa between Israel and Australia Announced. Do you want to Work and have a Holiday in Israel? Do you live in Israel, and want to Work and Holiday in Australia? The Australian and Israeli Government have recently signed an agreement. This agreement will let 500 Australians and 500 Israelis aged between 18 and 30 […]
Aged Parent Window of opportunity
NEWSFLASH Family Migration Window of opportunity Would you love your Aged Parent(s) to be in Australia for Christmas!! and then stay? Having extended family members in your life and the lives of your children can help you build a strong, healthy family. Your aged parents can now join you and your family here in Australia. […]
What is an Aged Parent
Do you want to bring your parent to Australia? If you have an aged parent, there is a small 6 month window where you can bring them to Australia with out the expense of a Contributory Parent Visa. This window now appears to have been extended, but could close at any time. Contact us now […]
Australia and Poland sign a work and holiday agreement
Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash (Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) has today announced a reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangement has been signed with Poland. This arrangement will allow 200 young Polish and 200 young Australians per year to holiday, engage in short term work and study in each other’s countries. The work and […]
Former Migration Agent arrested and charged with migration fraud – Fraudulent Partner Visa
It is reported by the Courier Mail that a MIGRATION agent and his wedding celebrant wife are to face up to 10 years in jail. They have been charged over an alleged visa scam which saw Indian students paying for bogus marriages to Australian women and fraudulent Partner Visa applications. Indian-Born Chetan Mohanlal Mashru […]
