Lodging an application for a partner visa or spousal visa is a step that many couples take on the pathway to building a long-term future together in Australia. Partner visa applications can be lodged overseas (309/100 visa, 300 visa) or in Australia (820/801 visa). In recent years, a high percentage of applicants have decided to lodge their partner visa application whilst they are physically in Australia, but is this the best path to take? How Long Will My Partner Visa…
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International Students and Visa Pathways
Employer Sponsored visas In March 2018, the Australian visa rules will undergo further change. Theses changes will impact on visa pathways for international students who hope to apply for one of the following visas after they have completed their studies: The Subclass 457 visa (4 year employer sponsored temporary work visa) will disappear and will be replaced by the Temporary skills Shortage visa (TSS visa) International student graduates will require at least 2 years relevant work experience before they can become eligible…
457 Training Benchmarks – New Requirements
Make sure you (or your employer!) are meeting the new training benchmark requirements! On 1 July 2017 a new legislative instrument came in to effect regarding training benchmarks. Meeting the one of the Training Benchmarks is critical for both employers and employees. Training Benchmarks – What Employers Need to Know Meeting the training benchmark is critical to you if: You are an employer who is currently approved as a Standard Business Sponsor for subclass 457 visas because: Meeting the training…