It seems that a lot of people have heard about bridging visas, but most people are not familiar with how they work and what they are for. Often we hear clients asking about how to apply for a ‘bridge visa’ or asking whether they will have to leave Australia if their visa isn’t granted in time. Bridging visas are very different from the other types of visas in Australia and are in a category of their own. The name bridging…
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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…