Sunday, November 12, 2017

Ceasing Work on a 457 Visa



Watch video on YouTube here: Ceasing Work on a 457 Visa

Understanding the potential impacts of ceasing work on a 457 visa just because you have applied for another visa in Australia.



via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIITB71PWfZQtVqfS_XKHlg/videos

Monday, September 25, 2017

Chinese police to play by Australian rules under new deal - The Sydney Morning Herald


The Sydney Morning Herald

Chinese police to play by Australian rules under new deal
The Sydney Morning Herald
Since then, Chinese police have been required to travel to Australia on visas organised through the AFP, and have complied. China's corruption crackdown has no equivalent under Australian law, where investigation assistance can only be provided for ...

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Originally Published here: Chinese police to play by Australian rules under new deal - The Sydney Morning Herald

Chinese police to play by Australian rules under new deal - The Sydney Morning Herald


The Sydney Morning Herald

Chinese police to play by Australian rules under new deal
The Sydney Morning Herald
Since then, Chinese police have been required to travel to Australia on visas organised through the AFP, and have complied. China's corruption crackdown has no equivalent under Australian law, where investigation assistance can only be provided for ...

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Originally Published here: Chinese police to play by Australian rules under new deal - The Sydney Morning Herald

Donald Trump issues travel restrictions on North Korea, Venezuela in expanded ban - ABC Online


ABC Online

Donald Trump issues travel restrictions on North Korea, Venezuela in expanded ban
ABC Online
The restrictions rage from full travel bans on nationals from countries like Syria to more targeted restrictions. A suspension of non-immigrant visas to citizens for Venezuela, for instance, applies only to senior government officials and their ...
Donald Trump revises travel ban adding more countries to listThe Australian (blog)

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Originally Published here: Donald Trump issues travel restrictions on North Korea, Venezuela in expanded ban - ABC Online

Australia to increase outsourcing in visa approval process | ZDNet - ZDNet


ZDNet

Australia to increase outsourcing in visa approval process | ZDNet
ZDNet
Following the announcement the government was reforming the country's visa system in April, it is seeking an external IT services provider to design, implement, ...
Labor continues to flip-flop on immigration - MacroBusinessMacroBusiness (blog)

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Originally Published here: Australia to increase outsourcing in visa approval process | ZDNet - ZDNet

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas - The Border Mail


The Border Mail

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas
The Border Mail
"Labor has genuine concerns that 400 visas are being used as a back door to bypass the Turnbull government's own skilled migration rules. Loopholes in our visa system undermine the integrity of Australia's skilled migration program and impacts local ...



Originally Published here: Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas - The Border Mail

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas - Armidale Express


Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas
Armidale Express
"Labor has genuine concerns that 400 visas are being used as a back door to bypass the Turnbull government's own skilled migration rules. Loopholes in our visa system undermine the integrity of Australia's skilled migration program and impacts local ...



Originally Published here: Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas - Armidale Express

Australia to increase outsourcing in visa approval process - ZDNet


ZDNet

Australia to increase outsourcing in visa approval process
ZDNet
The Australian government has turned to the market for help with transforming the country's visa system, with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) seeking a provider to design, implement, and operate a new visa business. According ...



Originally Published here: Australia to increase outsourcing in visa approval process - ZDNet

Visa crackdown: Australians treated like criminals at US border - New Zealand Herald


New Zealand Herald

Visa crackdown: Australians treated like criminals at US border
New Zealand Herald
Another Australian, who declined to be named, fell afoul of this increased scrutiny in February after his B1-B2 visitor visa expired and his application for an E-3 working visa was rejected because he had spent more time in the US in the 12 months ...

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Originally Published here: Visa crackdown: Australians treated like criminals at US border - New Zealand Herald

Former migration lawyer Florin Burhala pursued in Romania over millions in unpaid tax - ABC Online


ABC Online

Former migration lawyer Florin Burhala pursued in Romania over millions in unpaid tax
ABC Online
Between 2007 and 2012, Burhala and his companies were awarded more than $7 million worth of contracts from the Department of Immigration to assist asylum seekers apply for protection visas in Australia. In 2010-11 alone, Burhala and his companies ...



Originally Published here: Former migration lawyer Florin Burhala pursued in Romania over millions in unpaid tax - ABC Online

Occupational hazards and benefits for Filipinos in Australia - The Manila Times


Occupational hazards and benefits for Filipinos in Australia
The Manila Times
The make-up of Filipinos in Australia reflects the policy direction of the government putting emphasis on skills rather than family ties: 68 percent are skilled migrants while only 32 percent are from family visa streams. For the fiscal year 2012-2013 ...



Originally Published here: Occupational hazards and benefits for Filipinos in Australia - The Manila Times

Visa crackdown: Australian treated like criminals at US border - New Zealand Herald


New Zealand Herald

Visa crackdown: Australian treated like criminals at US border
New Zealand Herald
Australians have told horror stories of being aggressively interrogated at the US border and being stuck in limbo over visa applications as President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown begins to bite. Readers have shared stories of being "treated ...

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Originally Published here: Visa crackdown: Australian treated like criminals at US border - New Zealand Herald

J-1 visa, E-3 visa, US ESTA visa waiver: Australians endure ... - NEWS.com.au


NEWS.com.au

J-1 visa, E-3 visa, US ESTA visa waiver: Australians endure ...
NEWS.com.au
AUSTRALIANS have told horror stories of being aggressively interrogated at the US border and being stuck in limbo over visa applications as President Donald ...

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Originally Published here: J-1 visa, E-3 visa, US ESTA visa waiver: Australians endure ... - NEWS.com.au

Aussies 'treated like criminals' at US border - NEWS.com.au


NEWS.com.au

Aussies 'treated like criminals' at US border
NEWS.com.au
Another Australian, who declined to be named, fell afoul of this increased scrutiny in February after his B1-B2 visitor visa expired and his application for an E-3 working visa was rejected because he had spent more time in the US in the 12 months ...

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Originally Published here: Aussies 'treated like criminals' at US border - NEWS.com.au

“FIFO” jewel thief gang arrested over Australian heists - The West Australian


The West Australian

“FIFO” jewel thief gang arrested over Australian heists
The West Australian
“It will be alleged the crime syndicate involved a number of Chilean and Colombian nationals temporarily in Australia on tourist or student visas who would distract the victims while other syndicate members would steal their property,'' police said ...



Originally Published here: “FIFO” jewel thief gang arrested over Australian heists - The West Australian

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas - Illawarra Mercury


Illawarra Mercury

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas
Illawarra Mercury
"Labor has genuine concerns that 400 visas are being used as a back door to bypass the Turnbull government's own skilled migration rules. Loopholes in our visa system undermine the integrity of Australia's skilled migration program and impacts local ...



Originally Published here: Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas - Illawarra Mercury

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas - Queensland Country Life


Queensland Country Life

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas
Queensland Country Life
"Labor has genuine concerns that 400 visas are being used as a back door to bypass the Turnbull government's own skilled migration rules. Loopholes in our visa system undermine the integrity of Australia's skilled migration program and impacts local ...



Originally Published here: Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas - Queensland Country Life

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas after reports of ... - The Sydney Morning Herald


The Sydney Morning Herald

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas after reports of ...
The Sydney Morning Herald
A little-known visa category facing accusations of systematic abuse needs to be urgently safeguarded by Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, the Labor Party has .

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Originally Published here: Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas after reports of ... - The Sydney Morning Herald

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas after reports of exploitation - The Sydney Morning Herald


The Sydney Morning Herald

Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas after reports of exploitation
The Sydney Morning Herald
"Labor has genuine concerns that 400 visas are being used as a back door to bypass the Turnbull government's own skilled migration rules. Loopholes in our visa system undermine the integrity of Australia's skilled migration program and impacts local ...



Originally Published here: Labor calls for urgent action on foreign worker visas after reports of exploitation - The Sydney Morning Herald

Friday, September 22, 2017

Winston Peters to demand apology to Australia over backdoor visas - The Australian


The Australian

Winston Peters to demand apology to Australia over backdoor visas
The Australian
When pressed a fortnight ago, he brought up the Australian apology. No, it wasn't for that spat over the part a NZ Labour MP played in the revelation of Barnaby Joyce's dual citizenship, which incited Foreign Minister Julie Bishop to warn that she ...

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Originally Published here: Winston Peters to demand apology to Australia over backdoor visas - The Australian

Winston Peters to demand apology to Australia over backdoor visas - The Australian (blog)


The Australian (blog)

Winston Peters to demand apology to Australia over backdoor visas
The Australian (blog)
When pressed a fortnight ago, he brought up the Australian apology. No, it wasn't for that spat over the part a NZ Labour MP played in the revelation of Barnaby Joyce's dual citizenship, which incited Foreign Minister Julie Bishop to warn that she ...

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Originally Published here: Winston Peters to demand apology to Australia over backdoor visas - The Australian (blog)

Fatal flaw revealed in 457 visa abolition - My Business


My Business

Fatal flaw revealed in 457 visa abolition
My Business
“The Australian economy is at a critical junction, and we need to compete with offshore interests,” Mr McEvoy concluded. “We have one opportunity to get this right – incrementalism will not deliver for industry.” The 457 visas have been a hot topic ...



Originally Published here: Fatal flaw revealed in 457 visa abolition - My Business

Thursday, September 21, 2017

New Aust Pacific labour scheme a positive development - Radio New Zealand


Loop PNG

New Aust Pacific labour scheme a positive development
Radio New Zealand
The Australian government is to allow more Pacific Islanders into the country under a new labour scheme. Currently thousands of Pacific Islanders get short-term visas to work for periods of about six months in the horticulture and viticulture sector ...
New Australia Pacific labour scheme has pastoral care facilityLoop PNG

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Originally Published here: New Aust Pacific labour scheme a positive development - Radio New Zealand

Skilled visas still broken: McEvoy - http://ift.tt/29TRRsY


http://ift.tt/29TRRsY

Skilled visas still broken: McEvoy
http://ift.tt/29TRRsY
The Turnbull government's overhaul of the 457 visa system needs some serious tweaks if Australia is going to attract the best and brightest to these shores says a submission from innovation industry groups. Back in April the Turnbull government ...



Originally Published here: Skilled visas still broken: McEvoy - http://ift.tt/29TRRsY

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Australian Surrogacy Case Causes Heartbreak for Australian Families - HuffPost


Australian Surrogacy Case Causes Heartbreak for Australian Families
HuffPost
Dave and I have been living and working in the U.S. on E-3 work visas which are temporary non-immigrant visas. My visa expired in July but I have been on maternity leave since the girls were born and I am planning to return to Australia to apply for a ...



Originally Published here: Australian Surrogacy Case Causes Heartbreak for Australian Families - HuffPost

Immigration outpaces Kiwis leaving in August - The National Business Review


The National Business Review

Immigration outpaces Kiwis leaving in August
The National Business Review
There was a 16% increase in work visas granted in the year, to 45,800, while student visas dropped 7.7% to 24,000 and NZ and Australian citizen arrivals rose 4.7% to 38,000. Short-term visitor arrivals, which include tourists, people visiting family ...

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Originally Published here: Immigration outpaces Kiwis leaving in August - The National Business Review

Record number of migrant arrivals sees a net migration gain of 72072 in year to August - Interest.co.nz


Interest.co.nz

Record number of migrant arrivals sees a net migration gain of 72072 in year to August
Interest.co.nz
After Auckland, the preferred destinations for most migrants (where stated) were Canterbury (6640) and Wellington (3924). By visa type, the biggest group of arrivals were on work visas 45,780, followed by 38,483 Australian and new Zealand citizens, who ...

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Originally Published here: Record number of migrant arrivals sees a net migration gain of 72072 in year to August - Interest.co.nz

Push to make it easier for migrants to come to Australia and take hard-to-fill jobs in regional areas - The Advertiser


The Advertiser

Push to make it easier for migrants to come to Australia and take hard-to-fill jobs in regional areas
The Advertiser
“In many cases the announced (visa) changes exacerbate the existing situation of South Australian employers (particularly in regional areas) not always being able to access employees with the skills they require,” the report found. Ali Iqbal ...



Originally Published here: Push to make it easier for migrants to come to Australia and take hard-to-fill jobs in regional areas - The Advertiser