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  • Why Timing Matters when Applying for State Sponsorship

    Why Timing Matters when Applying for State Sponsorship

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    In this column, we will look at the number of migrants allocated to the State by the Australian Federal Government every fiscal year and the importance of timing when applying for a State Sponsorship. According to our previous column, ‘2023 Federal Prospects Budget’ uploaded on April 20, 2022, we can see that the number of…

  • Case Study – 188 Investor Visa Application by changing State

    Case Study – 188 Investor Visa Application by changing State

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    This column will look at a visa application case made possible by changing the State for State Government Sponsorship. Our Client, Mr R, applied for the State Sponsorship before the new 188 Business and Investment visa conditions were announced on July 1, 2021. However, because of the new requirements from July 1, 2021, he had…

  • 188 Business and Investment Visa adjustment in 2012 and 2021

    188 Business and Investment Visa adjustment in 2012 and 2021

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    This article will compare the change after the Australian 188 Business and investment visa on 1 July 2021 with the year after the change in 2012. Due to changes in the conditions and subclass adjustment of 188 Business and investment visas in 2012, the number of visa applicants in Korea and Australia decreased significantly in…

  • Federal Election 2022: Australia’s government changes in 9 years

    Federal Election 2022: Australia’s government changes in 9 years

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    This column will look at the changes Australia will see under the Labour Government in power after 9 years. Australia’s 2022 federal elections, held on 21 May, ended with Labour’s victory over the Liberal Party led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison for the first time in 9 years. This election was of particular interest to…

  • 188 Business and Investment Visa Update

    188 Business and Investment Visa Update

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    This column will look at the 188 Business and Investment visa eligibility requirements that have changed from 1 July 2021, revised in 9 years since 1 July 2012. Firstly, there is no change in visa subclass numbers compared to the adjustment in 2012. However, in the modified amendment, the Premium Investor Stream, commonly known as…

  • How will the Federal Election affect the Visa system?

    How will the Federal Election affect the Visa system?

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    While the 2022 Federal election is coming ahead, people wonder how the election will impact the immigration policy. Immigration is an ever-present issue in the political debate, especially nowadays, because there has been no mention of the current visa system during the election campaigns. The current visa system is described to be out of control…

  • TSS Subclass 482 Visa Update

    TSS Subclass 482 Visa Update

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    The Australian Government has updated additional information about the valid period of the new pathways for subclass 482 short-term holders who are eligible to apply for permanent residency on April 21, 2022. On March 18, 2022, the Australian Government announced that from July 1, 2022, subclass 482 short-term holders may be eligible to apply for the Permanent…

  • Immigration trends in the 2023 Federal Budget

    Immigration trends in the 2023 Federal Budget

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    Greetings. We are pleased to announce that our news catalogue will be resuming with the latest Australian Immigration news, updates, and information. Due to the relocation and realignment of our organisational changes, we were not able to provide any immigration news for the past few months. However, as part of this update, we will provide…

  • What is the Business Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188)?

    What is the Business Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188)?

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    The Business Innovation and Investment visa (subclass 188) is a points-based immigration programme that requires nomination from a state or territory government. This visa is for people with successful business or investment experience who want to own and manage a new or existing business in Australia, or to invest in an Australian state or territory.…

  • Case-study – 188A Business Innovation Stream Visa

    Case-study – 188A Business Innovation Stream Visa

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    In this column, we will talk about 188A visa requirements with real-life cases on the visa. The most frequently asked questions about the 188A visa are the proof of assets, business experience and dependent children. Proof of Assets First, let’s take a look at two real-life cases based on the content from the most received…