Applying for a Subclass 457 Visa - Do Not Breach Your Visa Conditions!

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Are you currently on a temporary visa looking to apply for a Subclass 457 visa? Are you wondering when you can stop going to class or paying your school fees? Well then this blog and video is for you! Importantly, Subclass 457 visas have a very specific criteria called the 'substantial compliance' requirement. Essentially, what this means is that any applicant to a Subclass 457 visa 'cannot have been in breach of any conditions that apply or applied to the last of any substantive visas held by the applicant, and to any subsequent bridging visa'. To explain, this means that 457 visa applicants must comply with all their current visa conditions until the 457 visa is approved. If for example, someone on a Tourist visa applies for a Subclass 457 visa, but before the 457 visa is approved they are caught working in breach of the 'No Work Condition', then they are likely to fail the Substantial Compliance criteria and have the Subclass 457 visa refused on this basis. ​This is perhaps the most common when it comes to international Students and Student visas. If an international Student applies for a Subclass 457 visa, but before the 457 visa is granted they stop going to class or paying their school fees and are reported to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, then this may lead to the refusal of their Subclass 457 due to the Substantial Compliance requirement. Other scenarios that commonly come at risk of failing the Substantial Compliance requirement of the Subclass 457 visa: Working in excess of the 40 hours a fortnight on a Student visa Not holding the appropriate health insurance cover on certain visas Working for one employer for more than 6 months on a Working Holiday visa Breaching any condition on a visa! Importantly, it is well within the discretion of Departmental case officers to investigate documents and information to ensure 457 visa applicants have not been in breach of current or previous conditions. ​If you are looking to apply for a Subclass 457 visa and require the representation of a Migration Lawyer in Brisbane today, then feel free to contact us on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au. Salvo Migration 320 Adelaide St Brisbane QLD 4000 https://goo.gl/Bao5ma



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Visa innovation: supporting international education and enhancing integrity

Today the Department of Immigration and Border Protection introduced a simplified student visa framework (SSVF).

The main changes under the SSVF include:

• a single student visa (subclass 500) for all students, regardless of their course of study
• the global roll out of online visa lodgement to all international students
• a new targeted approach to managing immigration integrity.

The existing eight Student visa subclasses are being reduced to two—the Student visa (Subclass 500) and the Student Guardian visa (Subclass 590). Online visa lodgement will also make the application process simpler for students and education agents, while creating efficiencies in processing.

Importantly, the SSVF will also enhance integrity by delivering a more targeted approach to risk management. All students are subject to the same core visa requirements such as being a Genuine Temporary Entrant and meeting health and character criteria. Under the SSVF, a combined country and education provider risk framework guides a student’s evidentiary requirements.

‘The Department needs to be satisfied that students are genuine and they and their accompanying family members can support their study and living expenses while in Australia,’ said David Wilden, First Assistant Secretary, Immigration and Citizenship Policy Division.

Students can use the online tool to determine evidentiary requirements

Students can enter where they’re from and where they’re intending to study using an online tool on the Department’s website. Results will be used to help a student determine their likely financial or English language evidentiary requirements and guide them through the online application process,’ Mr Wilden said.

The move to more digital services will not only benefit students, but combined with other changes in the programme will result in expected red tape savings of $24.1m per year and reduce student visa regulations from 145 pages to eight.

No more forms! Students can now lodge visa applications online

The SSVF will support the sustainable growth of Australia’s international education sector by making the process of applying for a Student visa simpler to navigate for genuine students, reducing red tape for business and delivering a more targeted approach to immigration integrity.

More information on the simplified student visa framework

 

Originally Published here: Visa innovation: supporting international education and enhancing integrity

New Skilled Occupation List from 1 July 2016

On 1 July 2016, a new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will commence with a small number of changes to the occupations compared to the previous list. The SOL identifies occupations that would benefit from skilled migration in order to meet the medium to long-term skill needs of the Australian economy.

The SOL review

The SOL is reviewed annually to ensure it remains responsive to the needs of the Australian labour market. This year the Department of Education and Training was responsible for the review, considering Australia’s current, emerging and future workforce skills and development needs. For more information see Review of the Skilled Occupations List (SOL).

Flagged occupations

As part of the annual SOL review, there are a number of occupations which are ‘flagged’ for possible removal in the future. Generally, occupations are flagged when there is emerging evidence of excess supply in the labour market. For the 2016–17 SOL, 51 occupations have been flagged. For more information see Flagged Occupations on the SOL for 2016–17.

If your occupation has been removed from the 2016–17 SOL

Requirements for permanent skilled migration will change from time to time and there is no particular course of study that will guarantee a permanent visa. If you are a student in Australia, you are encouraged not to make educational choices solely on the basis of hoping to achieve a particular migration outcome because the skilled migration programme will continue to change and adapt to Australia’s economic needs.

Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL)

The review of the SOL has not impacted the composition of the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL). Occupations currently listed on the CSOL will continue to be listed from 1 July 2016. For more information see Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) .

Interested in applying for a visa?

If you are interested in applying for an Independent Skilled visa (subclass 189), a Family Sponsored Points Tested visa (subclass 489) or a Temporary Graduate (Graduate Work stream) visa (subclass 485) on or after 1 July, then you need to make sure your occupation is listed on the new SOL. For more information on the occupations being added or removed for 2016–17, see SOL.

There may also be other visa options available to you. You can find more information on visa options by visiting Visa Finder .

Originally Published here: New Skilled Occupation List from 1 July 2016

Australian High Commission Grants 1.5 Lakh Visas To Indians - NDTV

Economic Times

Australian High Commission Grants 1.5 Lakh Visas To Indians NDTV The Australian High Commission in Delhi has granted over 1.5 lakh visas to Indians during the 2015-16 program year. New Delhi: The Australian High Commission in Delhi has granted over 1.5 lakh visas to Indians during the 2015-16 program year, ... Australia grants record 1,50000 visitor visaEconomic Times 'India to be among 5 top markets for Tourism Australia' by 2025India Live Today Australia honours Indian touristsChandigarh Tribune all 6 news articles »

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150000 Australian visas issued to Indian tourists in 2015-16 - New Kerala

New Kerala

150000 Australian visas issued to Indian tourists in 2015-16 New Kerala New Delhi, June 29 : In what could indicate that of India is becoming one of the fastest growing markets for Australian tourism, the Australian High Commission in New Delhi has granted a record 150,000 Visitor visas during the 2015-16 program year. and more »

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150000 Australian visas issued to Indian tourists in 2015-16 - indiablooms

150000 Australian visas issued to Indian tourists in 2015-16 indiablooms New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS) In what could indicate that of India is becoming one of the fastest growing markets for Australian tourism, the Australian High Commission in New Delhi has granted a record 150,000 Visitor visas during the 2015-16 program year. and more »

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Immigration News - English Language Testing Changes for Nursing Students

International students wanting to migrate to Australia as a Nurse must first obtain their Migration Skills Assessment from the The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Accordingly, in addition to requirements relating to the studies undertaken by a student, applicants must also satisfy English language requirements in order to be issued a migration skills assessment. 

Importantly, from 1  July 2016 ANMAC will now accept an expanded list of suitable language tests including IELTS (Academic), OET, PTE (Academic) (NEW) and TOEFL iBT (NEW). This will hopefully make things easier for applicants who have previously struggled to pass the requirements set by IELTS and OET, being the two tests that were accepted prior to 1 July 2016.

For more information see here.  

If you are an international nursing Student and require the assistance of a Immigration Lawyer in the Brisbane CBD today, then feel free to contact us on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.

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Originally Published here: Immigration News - English Language Testing Changes for Nursing Students

Originally Published here: Immigration News - English Language Testing Changes for Nursing Students

Corruption and fraud undermining Australia's student and skilled visa programs: report - SBS - The World Game

Corruption and fraud undermining Australia's student and skilled visa programs: report SBS - The World Game "Some investigations revealed thousands of skilled migrant applicants had lodged bogus qualifications from private colleges, funded by the Australian taxpayer, and in some cases excellent counterfeit degrees from our most prestigious Victorian ...

Originally Published here: Corruption and fraud undermining Australia's student and skilled visa programs: report - SBS - The World Game

Vote fears over Australian visas - Thinking Australia News

Thinking Australia News

Vote fears over Australian visas Thinking Australia News In the last decade national elections Down Under have resulted in changing policies relating to Australian visas and migration. Australian visas Tens of thousands of people around the world were previously left in limbo when the government introduced ...

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Some Indians In Visa Scam Raped By Employers: Australian Report - NDTV

NDTV

Some Indians In Visa Scam Raped By Employers: Australian Report NDTV Mr Sidhu was allegedly approached on Facebook by a local "visa fixer" who sought introductions to Indians looking to migrate to Australia. The fixer, who was then filmed on hidden camera, claimed that he could line up corrupt employers who would create ... Australia's hidden people smuggling scandalMacroBusiness (blog) all 3 news articles »

Originally Published here: Some Indians In Visa Scam Raped By Employers: Australian Report - NDTV

Brexit's upside for Aussies - NEWS.com.au

NEWS.com.au

Brexit's upside for Aussies NEWS.com.au The number of Australians obtaining work visas from the UK Home Office has halved in the past decade, and now sits at less than 15,000. The Australian government's protest to the visa crackdown, led by Mr Downer, resulted in an extraordinary, while ... What could Brexit mean for Australian employers?Human Capital all 42 news articles »

Originally Published here: Brexit's upside for Aussies - NEWS.com.au

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NEWS.com.au

/video/http://ift.tt/1NdpFff NEWS.com.au The number of Australians obtaining work visas from the UK Home Office has halved in the past decade, and now sits at less than 15,000. The Australian government's protest to the visa crackdown, led by Mr Downer, resulted in an extraordinary, while ... What could Brexit mean for Australian employers?Human Capital all 41 news articles »

Originally Published here: /video/http://ift.tt/1NdpFff - NEWS.com.au

Australian immigration officials under fire for 'corrupt' issuing visas - Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Australian immigration officials under fire for 'corrupt' issuing visas Daily Mail Officials working in Australian immigration have come under fire for alleged corruption involving the issuing and processing of fake skilled and student visas. A Fairfax Media and ABC investigation found Immigration department chief Michael Pezzullo ... Shorten brands claims of visa rorts 'a crisis' - The West AustralianThe West Australian Hidden visa scam scandal probeNEWS.com.au widespread rorting 'undermining Australia's immigration programs'ABC Online The Sydney Morning Herald -The Age -Sky News Australia all 38 news articles »

Originally Published here: Australian immigration officials under fire for 'corrupt' issuing visas - Daily Mail

Shorten brands claims of visa rorts 'a crisis' - The West Australian - The West Australian

The West Australian

Shorten brands claims of visa rorts 'a crisis' - The West Australian The West Australian Bill Shorten has seized on allegations of widespread rorting of Australia's working and student visa programs by crime syndicates and people smugglers, demanding a full explanation from the Turnbull Government. As the Labor leader seeks to regain ...

Originally Published here: Shorten brands claims of visa rorts 'a crisis' - The West Australian - The West Australian

The latest developments in the referendum on Britain's future in the European Union - Herald Sun

Herald Sun

The latest developments in the referendum on Britain's future in the European Union Herald Sun Will Australian holiday-makers need a visa to visit the UK or the EU as a result of the Brexit vote? IT is very early days yet but the expectation is that within the next year, Australian travellers will need to get an extra stamp in their passports ... Brexit and Australia: what would be the consequences if Britain left the EU?The Guardian What the Brexit would mean for AustraliaDaily Mail What Brexit means for Australia - and why should Aussies care?The West Australian The Sydney Morning Herald all 198 news articles »

Originally Published here: The latest developments in the referendum on Britain's future in the European Union - Herald Sun

Visa scammer caught on hidden camera as department refers cases to corruption watchdog - ABC Online

ABC Online

Visa scammer caught on hidden camera as department refers cases to corruption watchdog ABC Online In a series of conversations on Facebook, the fixer asked Mr Sidhu to find new Australian visa applicants among his friends and family back in India. The fixer said he would then arrange for a corrupt employer to provide the paperwork for a fake job ...

Originally Published here: Visa scammer caught on hidden camera as department refers cases to corruption watchdog - ABC Online

widespread rorting 'undermining Australia's immigration programs' - ABC Online

ABC Online

widespread rorting 'undermining Australia's immigration programs' ABC Online A 7.30-Fairfax Media investigation has discovered that in the last 12 months, Immigration Department chief Michael Pezzullo has referred 132 cases of suspected corruption inside the department to the national corruption watchdog, the Australian ... Corruption and crime syndicates threaten Australia's border securityThe Sydney Morning Herald Immigration fraud: The true menace to our bordersThe Age all 12 news articles »

Originally Published here: widespread rorting 'undermining Australia's immigration programs' - ABC Online

Corruption and crime syndicates threaten Australia's border security - The Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald

Corruption and crime syndicates threaten Australia's border security The Sydney Morning Herald Crime syndicates and people smugglers are involved in widespread rorting of Australia's work and student visa programs, according to whistleblowers and a former top immigration official. The claims come as the immigration department is facing more than ... widespread rorting 'undermining Australia's immigration programs'ABC Online Immigration fraud: The true menace to our bordersThe Age all 11 news articles »

Originally Published here: Corruption and crime syndicates threaten Australia's border security - The Sydney Morning Herald

Corruption and crime syndicates threaten Australia's border security - The Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald

Corruption and crime syndicates threaten Australia's border security The Sydney Morning Herald EXCLUSIVE. Crime syndicates and people smugglers are involved in widespread rorting of Australia's work and student visa programs, according to whistleblowers and a former top immigration official. The claims come as the Australian Border Force is ... Abbott's “Border Farce” selling visas to queue jumpersMacroBusiness (blog) Immigration fraud: The true menace to our bordersThe Age all 10 news articles »

Originally Published here: Corruption and crime syndicates threaten Australia's border security - The Sydney Morning Herald

Brexit to have little impact on Aussies with UK passports - The Australian Financial Review

The Australian Financial Review

Brexit to have little impact on Aussies with UK passports The Australian Financial Review "Leaving the EU would have no impact on these passports or visas. Those who apply for the working holiday open to those aged up to 31 would also not be affected," 1st contact Australian managing director Sam Hopwood said. "We need to separate the UK ...

Originally Published here: Brexit to have little impact on Aussies with UK passports - The Australian Financial Review

What Brexit result means for Australians and visas, trade and travel - Herald Sun

Herald Sun

What Brexit result means for Australians and visas, trade and travel Herald Sun Currently Australian holiday-makers don't require a visa for entry to either the EU or the UK, and can travel relatively freely between countries after being processed at one entry point. Any changes will depend on how tightly the UK secures its ... Brexit and Australia: what would be the consequences if Britain left the EU?The Guardian Brexit to have little impact on Aussies with UK passportsThe Australian Financial Review What the Brexit would mean for AustraliaDaily Mail The Australian -The West Australian -Sky News Australia all 219 news articles »

Originally Published here: What Brexit result means for Australians and visas, trade and travel - Herald Sun

What Brexit means for Australians - The Advertiser

The Advertiser

What Brexit means for Australians The Advertiser Will Australian holiday-makers need a visa to visit the UK or the EU as a result of the Brexit vote? IT is very early days yet but the expectation is that within the next year, Australian travellers will need to get an extra stamp in their passports ... Brexit and Australia: what would be the consequences if Britain left the EU?The Guardian What the Brexit would mean for AustraliaDaily Mail Britain's EU exit: Australian firms brace for turmoilThe Australian The West Australian -Sky News Australia -9news.com.au all 196 news articles »

Originally Published here: What Brexit means for Australians - The Advertiser

LiveBlogLast Updated 8:24PM AESTFederal election 2016: Turnbull in Tasmania, Shorten in Darwin - The Australian

The Guardian

LiveBlogLast Updated 8:24PM AESTFederal election 2016: Turnbull in Tasmania, Shorten in Darwin The Australian Bill Shorten says the volatility in global share markets in the wake of Britain's decision to leave the EU does not mean Australia should keep the Turnbull government in power, assuring voters the country's economic fundamentals were “solid” and ... Turnbull weaves Brexit fears into election campaign9news.com.au Turnbull: Brexit financial shock temporarySky News Australia Turnbull and Shorten toss barbs at each other over leadership abilitiesThe Guardian all 213 news articles »

Originally Published here: LiveBlogLast Updated 8:24PM AESTFederal election 2016: Turnbull in Tasmania, Shorten in Darwin - The Australian

Brexit and Australia: what would be the consequences if Britain left the EU? - The Guardian

The Guardian

Brexit and Australia: what would be the consequences if Britain left the EU? The Guardian But if Britain remained in the EU, Australian businesses would continue to benefit from using the UK as a base from which to expand into Europe, he said. Annmarie Elijah, the associate director of the ANU Centre for European Studies, said Brexit would ... What the Brexit would mean for AustraliaDaily Mail What Brexit means for Australia - and why should Aussies care?The West Australian Turnbull weaves Brexit fears into election campaign9news.com.au Sky News Australia -Echonetdaily all 191 news articles »

Originally Published here: Brexit and Australia: what would be the consequences if Britain left the EU? - The Guardian

Cheap Overseas Visitor Health Insurance for Salvo Migration Clients

Salvo Migration is pleased to announce that we have recently partnered with BUPA in order to be able to offer cheaper health insurance for our clients.

Salvo Migration clients can now enjoy 5% off BUPA Health Insurance policies which are specifically designed to ensure that they maintain health insurance policies which meet the cover thresholds as required by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, and importantly, the visa conditions of certain temporary visas. 

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If you require the representation of a Immigration Lawyer in Brisbane City today, then give us a call on 1300 MIGR8TE (644 788) or email your enquiry to enquiry@salvomigration.com.au.

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Brisbane QLD 4000
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Originally Published here: Cheap Overseas Visitor Health Insurance for Salvo Migration Clients

Originally Published here: Cheap Overseas Visitor Health Insurance for Salvo Migration Clients

Former Australian soldiers fight to get Afghan interpreter a visa - ABC Online

ABC Online

Former Australian soldiers fight to get Afghan interpreter a visa ABC Online The interpreter, who we have called Hussan to protect his identity, worked closely with Australian soldiers in Kandahar in southern Afghanistan. Hussan applied for a visa in 2013, prior to the Australians pulling out in 2014, but is yet to receive a ...

Originally Published here: Former Australian soldiers fight to get Afghan interpreter a visa - ABC Online

Australian visa law beats scams - Thinking Australia News

Thinking Australia News

Australian visa law beats scams Thinking Australia News It is now against the law for employers to ask for, receive, offer or provide a benefit in return for Australian visa sponsorship, or employment that requires visa sponsorship. Australian visa As a provider of professional services, thinkingaustralia ... and more »

Originally Published here: Australian visa law beats scams - Thinking Australia News

Former Australian soldiers fight to get Afghan interpreter a visa - ABC Online

ABC Online

Former Australian soldiers fight to get Afghan interpreter a visa ABC Online The interpreter, who we have called Hussan to protect his identity, worked closely with Australian soldiers in Kandahar in southern Afghanistan. Hussan applied for a visa in 2013, prior to the Australians pulling out in 2014, but is yet to receive a ...

Originally Published here: Former Australian soldiers fight to get Afghan interpreter a visa - ABC Online

Former Australian soldiers fight to get Afghan interpreter a visa - ABC Online

ABC Online

Former Australian soldiers fight to get Afghan interpreter a visa ABC Online The interpreter, who we have called Hussan to protect his identity, worked closely with Australian soldiers in Kandahar in southern Afghanistan. Hussan applied for a visa in 2013, prior to the Australians pulling out in 2014, but is yet to receive a ...

Originally Published here: Former Australian soldiers fight to get Afghan interpreter a visa - ABC Online