News Archives - Migration Place

A Grace Period of Work Rights for Students and Working Holiday Makers!

January 24, 2022 As Australia needs to fill workforce shortages ASAP, the Australian Government is providing an additional offer, not just a rebate of the Visa Application Charge… Read More

Flagged Partner Visa Changes – November 2021

November 2, 2021 This November 2021, there are flagged changes to the Partner visa program that would entail a more onerous application process. Changes may include separating sponsorship… Read More

Updates announced to visa lodgement fees!

June 26, 2018 Looking to lodge a visa application relatively soon? Your visa application could be affected! The Department of Home Affairs has announced increases to its visa… Read More

Tasmania leads Australia in sponsorships per capita in Australia!

June 22, 2018 Many visa types require a State or Territory to sponsor your application – some States are more willing than others! It is important to… Read More

Top Twelve Reasons You Need an Experienced Migration Lawyer

June 13, 2018 “He who acts for himself has a fool for a client” – it is impossible to be objective when acting for yourself, because your emotional… Read More

Options in light of current South African Events and how we can help!

April 27, 2018 In most recent news, the South African Parliament has backed a motion and has taken steps to expropriate or take land away from white South… Read More

Working Holiday visas now available for applicants up to 35 years of age!

July 3, 2017 Age limit increased from 30 to 35 years (for 417 & 462 Visas)! Young backpackers have been travelling and working their way around Australia on… Read More

New Partner Visa Rules – what you need to know, now that the new rules are in place!Apply ASAP whilst the queue is short, and the rules are relaxed!

July 1, 2017 If you want a partner visa, but you missed the opportunity to apply before 1 July, then you need to deal with the new… Read More

Act quickly if you want an Australian partner visa!The rules (and fees) change on 1 July 2017.

June 26, 2017 The new rules add an extra stage – basically this stage requires the Australian partner to secure the DIBP’s permission to sponsor you, before you… Read More

A Kiwi’s Guide to Permanent Residency! Kiwis living in Australia for more than 5 years can now get permanent residency!

May 25, 2017 Why do Kiwis need residency? New Zealanders who arrived after 26 February 2001 on a special category (subclass 444) visa can now apply… Read More