Although you should always only apply for a visa when you know you meet the requirements, sometimes, due to circumstances outside of your control you might find yourself in a situation where you need to withdraw your visa application. If you find yourself in this situation you might have a few questions: how do I withdraw an application? What will happen when I withdraw my application? Can I do anything else? Can I have my money back? Some of these…
Pathways to Permanent Residence
THE GLOBAL TALENT VISA SCHEME
“Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see” (Arthur Schopenhauer). This article provides very basic information on the visa options available under the Global Talent Scheme. If you believe you have an exceptional talent, which can benefit Australia and transfer useful skills to the employees of an Australian business and the larger community, then you may be eligible for a visa under this scheme. The visa requirements are rigorous! GTES…
Announcing the NEW subclass 491 visa AKA the Skilled work Regional (Provisional) visa
What is this new visa all about? This new regional points tested skilled visa is very cool little beastie and provides a fantastic springboard to permanent residence. The visa is granted for 5 years, but once you’ve lived and worked in the designated regional area for at least 3 years, you can apply for the subclass 191 visa, which is a permanent residence visa. Oh yes, and your kids have to study in the designated regional area too! The subclass…