<![CDATA[Australia Immigration Agents - Blog]]>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:21:59 +0900Weebly<![CDATA[Reduce your Australian Visa Processing Time]]>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:46:56 +0900http://www.australiaimmigrationagents.com/1/post/2010/08/reduce-your-australian-visa-processing-time.htmlAll Australian Visas is excited to announce a new service launched today due to popular demand. We are now providing services to people who have lodged General Skilled Migration visas and who want to reduce their processing times to get a quicker result from Department of Immigration.

We are offering this service to anyone who has applied for the following visas:

485
487
885
886
887

This initiative was introduced by the General Skilled Processing Centre in Brisbane in order to speed up the processing of visa applications. It is only available to registered migration agents as we have to sign a declaration that we have lodged a complete application.

The declarations are to advise the processing centre they may immediately decide the application as each and every required document has been lodged.

If you would like us to assist in speeding up the processing time and get a faster decision on your visa application please contact us







]]><![CDATA[Australian Immigration Priority Processing Rule]]>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:49:11 +0900http://www.australiaimmigrationagents.com/1/post/2010/08/australian-immigration-priority-processing-rule.htmlThe Department of Immigration and Citizenship introduced new priority processing arrangements for certain skilled migration visas on 1 July 2010.

These arrangements take account of the changes to the Skilled Occupation  List (SOL) that came into effect on 1 July 2010, as well as the scrapping  of the Migration Occupation in Demand List (MODL) and the Critical Skills  List (CSL).

These new priority processing arrangements apply to applications  already lodged with the Department and to future applications.

 The new priority processing arrangements apply to the following visas:
 •    The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
 •    The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)
 •    General Skilled Migration (GSM)

The following GSM visa subclasses are exempt from the priority processing  provisions specified in Direction 48:
 •    Skilled – Recognised Graduate Subclass 476
 •    Skilled – Graduate Subclass 485
 •    Skilled – Designated Area – Sponsored (Residence) Subclass 883
 •    Skilled – Regional Subclass 887

 Applications for these visa subclasses will be processed in the order in  which they are received.

 The following GSM applications are exempt from Direction 48:
 •    applications that have been remitted by the Migration Review Tribunal
 for reconsideration;
 •    applications where it is readily apparent that the criteria for grant
 of the visa would not be satisfied;
 •    applications by members of the family unit of a person who holds a
 temporary or provisional GSM visa (subsequent entrant applications).
 •    visa applications for a Skilled – Regional Sponsored Subclass 487
 visa where the applicant holds a Skilled – Independent Regional
 (Provisional) Subclass 495 visa, Skilled – Designated Area-sponsored
 (Provisional) Subclass 496 visa, Skilled – Regional Sponsored Subclass 487  visa or Skilled – Regional Sponsored Subclass 475 visa at the time they  apply.

The Skilled Migration visa processing priorities
Under the new  priority processing rules are the visas below starting with those with highest priority listed first:
    1. Applications from people who are employer sponsored under the ENS and
    the RSMS.
    2. Applications from people who are nominated by a state or territory
    government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on that
    state or    territory’s state migration plan.
    3. Applications from people who have nominated an occupation on the new
    Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 in effect from 1 July 2010.
 
We highly recommend you book a Professional Migration Assessment with one of our registered migration agent to make heads or tails out of all the new legislation introduced by the Department of Immigration before you lodge a visa application.

Danielle Ferris
Registered Migration Agent
Migration Agent Registration Number 0955608
]]><![CDATA[Australian Visa Processing Times]]>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:02:20 +0900http://www.australiaimmigrationagents.com/1/post/2010/02/australian-visa-processing-times.htmlI often have clients asking me how long Australian Visa processing times will be once they have lodged their application with the Australian Embassy. There are many variables to take into account when I answer this question.

1) Each Australian Visa case is assessed on its own merits therefore each case is different and will be subject to different processes, for example, applications which may appear to have false information or documents provided will take longer for the case officer to have the documenets authenticated
2) A well organised and completed application will make for an easier Australian Visa application to assess by the Department of Immigration Case Officer. Providing all the documents at the outset will mean the case officer will not have to make repeated requests for information nor wait for the information to be gathered and provided. It is my job as an Australian registered migration agent to make sure your application is well prepared.
3) It all depends on where you are lodging your application and what type of application it is. You will find most Australian Embassies will advertise processing times on their websites as an average processing time. It could mean your application will be assessed more quickly if it is very well prepared. That is my job as an Australian registered migration agent is to make sure you application is well prepared!

As Australian Registered Migration Agent with 12 years Australian Government Experience and two years Experience as a Case Officer with Department of Immigration I know my way around legislation and government policy and procedure I can guarantee I will lodge a thorough and efficient Australian Visa application, one that will meet the guidelines and resolve the need for the case officer to come back for mulitple requests as I have a knack for predicting and knowing the questions they will ask!

I make it my job to lodge a very prepared Australian Visa application and I dot all my is and cross all my ts so that your application can be processed within the average processing times advertised.]]><![CDATA[AUSTRALIA DAY]]>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:37 +0900http://www.australiaimmigrationagents.com/1/post/2010/01/australia-day1.htmlAustralia Day is always a special time for me to remember my maternal grandfather who courageously chose to migrate to Australia in the early 50s. My paternal grandparents did it too. My paternal grandparents were separated for one year and I have the letters my grandfather wrote to my grandmother in that time and the ticket from the ship my grandmother, my dad and his brothers travelled on from Italy.

My grandparents left their family and home country behind and migrated to Australia with nothing. They travelled to Australia on a ship for months to get to Australia and start a better life for them and their families in the ‘lucky country’.  Lucky for me too, if he didn’t I wouldn’t be here today!

We are still welcoming migrants with open arms today and I feel so proud and privileged to help the individuals and families who come to me for migration assistance and advice so they too can migrate to Australia.

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY EVERYONE!
]]><![CDATA[Australia Day]]>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:11:01 +0900http://www.australiaimmigrationagents.com/1/post/2010/01/australia-day.htmlIt’s official Smith is the most common family name in Australia with family names like Williams, Nguyen, Edwards and Li not far behind.

According to a White Pages they wanted to do an Australia Day survey to shed some light on the diversity the group of peple who would call themselves ‘Aussies’.

So thanks for confirming what we already know White Pages – Australia is a culturally diverse society and home to millions of first, second, third, fourth and fifth generation migrants!

We welcome people migrating to Australia and we always will.]]><![CDATA[International English Language Testing System (IELTS)]]>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:04:23 +0900http://www.australiaimmigrationagents.com/1/post/2010/01/international-english-language-testing-system-ielts.htmlIf you have started to investigate your options of studying in Australia or applying for permanent residence you would have come across reference to the IELTS test and certain minimum English language requirements. The English language requirements vary from visa to visa and in the Skilled Visa category getting a higher IELTS score for some people means the difference between qualifying for permanent residence and not qualifying for permanent residence.

I have many clients who think they have to wait until they have achieved their required English score BEFORE they start their application process for a student or skilled visa. While is it true for most visas you do have to have your IELTS test score before you apply for your visa it does not mean you cannot prepare for your application and start the process. In fact if you do, it means you will be more organised and ready to lodge your application as soon as you get your IELTS results; provided everything else is in order.

I strongly encourage anyone who has booked in for an IELTS test date do an IELTS preparation course before sitting their IELTS test. I have recently come across an online version I recommend to my clients. This online IELTS preparation teaches you the techniques, twists, tips and tricks you need to know to do really well in the IELTS test. This couse is designed to prepare students to maximise their score in all four areas of the IELTS test - writing, speaking, listening and reading. The course includes special proven tips to help students maximise their score. Don’t take the IELTS without taking this course. Fee includes 3 months unlimited access and teacher support.


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]]><![CDATA[SACE Results for year 12 Students]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:33:31 +0900http://www.australiaimmigrationagents.com/1/post/2009/12/sace-results-for-year-12-students.htmlToday is an exciting day for all year twelve students around South Australia who have been eagerly awaiting their SACE results. We wish you all the very best of luck and hope your hard work has paid off and you have achieved what you wanted to academically.

If you receive your SACE results today and you are an international student wanting to go on and study a certificate, diploma or bachelor degree in Australia we can help you apply for a student visa.

If you are planning on going home for the holidays we highly recommend you come and meet us before you go so we can explain all of the requirements and what information and documents you will need to collect when you arrive home. While you are away we can correspond via email, instant messaging or SKYPE.

We are happy to give any student who received their SACE results today a FREE Initial Student Visa assessment. You need to make sure if you are interested in using your student visa as a pathway to permanent residence in Australia you are aware of the basic requirements you need to meet BEFORE you apply for a skilled visa to avoid disappointment.

We can advise you of these key requirements to make sure you are in the best position to qualify for a skilled visa when the time comes and you want to lodge an application.

Again, we wish all year 12 students waiting for SACE results the very best of luck!]]><![CDATA[Critical Skills List in Australia]]>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:15:48 +0900http://www.australiaimmigrationagents.com/1/post/2009/12/critical-skills-list-in-australia.htmlWhile the rest of the world is experiencing econmic crises Australia never officially experienced an economic crisis and we welcome people from all parts of the world who need to escape the doom and gloom associated with a world financial crisis.
 
We are in desperate need of certain skilled workers and I am passionate about filling these shortages and contributing to increasing Australia's population targets, especially those in South Australia where I live!
 
So if you or anyone you know is one of the following occupations then I can not only help you with your visa process I can help match you to an employer before you even land down under. I have employers notifying me of vacancies constantly.
 
If you are on the list below, message me for a FREE initial assessment to find out if you will qualify for a skilled migration visa temporary or permanent to Australia.
 
•Anaesthetist
•Dentist
•Electronic Equipment Trades
•Emergeny Medicine Specialist
•Chemical Engineer
•Electrical Engineer
•Electronic Engineer
•Mechanical Engineer
•Mining Engineer
•Production or Plant Engineer
•Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Avionics
•Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Mechanical
•Gasfitter
•General Medical Practitioner
•Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
•Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
•Occupational Therapist
•Retail Pharmacist
•Hospital Pharmacist
•Physiotherapist
•Psychiatrist
•Quantity Surveyor
•Registered Mental Health Nurse
•Registered Nurse
•Secondary School Teacher
•Specialist Medical Practitioners NEC
•Specialist Physician
•Surgeon
•Surveyor
•Urban & Regional Planner
•Wall and Floor Tiler
•Speech Pathologist
•Sonographer
•Opthalmologist
•Paediatrician
•Pathologist
•Radiologist
•Accountant - - where the applicant has achieved a score of at least IELTS 7 in each of the four competencies, and/or has completed The Professional Year – Skilled Migration Internship Program Accounting (SMIPA).
•Computing Professionals - where the applicant's specialisation is listed on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).

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