457 reforms designed to reduce the abuse of the system yet DIAC has only brought 3 civil cases since scheme introduced years ago
457 reforms designed to reduce the abuse of the system yet DIAC has only brought 3 civil cases since scheme introduced years ago
The Gillard government announced changes to the 457 immigration visa system, purportedly to reduce any abuse of the scheme, and to “protect Australian workers.”… Read More
Prime Minister Julia Gillard announcing changes to 457 visa
Prime minister Julia Gillard has been announcing that the 457 visa regime will be reformed this year to ensure that the 457 system should only… Read More
Press claims 457 visa scheme being abused
A recent press article claims that the controversial 457 immigration visa scheme is being abused by those who don’t qualify to remain in Australia… Read More
Changes to the subclass 457 visa
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has recently announced major (but yet undefined) changes to the Subclass 457 visa, expected to take effect on 1… Read More
The number of new Indian students fell by 25 per cent last year, Australian Education International figures show.
The latest quarterly report from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) found there was a 43% drop in visa applications for the second half… Read More
DIAC target fraud using electronic facial recognition software
A man from the United Kingdom has pleaded guilty on immigration fraud to: residing in Australia on a number of false identities. providing false information… Read More
DIAC target illegal workers
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is targetting illegal workers and prosecuting those who employ them. Over the last year, the DIAC have begun… Read More
Happy Chinese New Year!
Many Chinese people are happy to call Australia their home. Chinese New Year, also known as the ‘Spring Festival’, is the most important of the… Read More
Are you eligible for priority processing?
The DIAC can fast track certain classes of visa applications, according to priorities set by the Minister. Priority Processing list Priority processing arrangements… Read More
The new Significant Investor Visa (subclass 888) is exciting State Governments around Australia.
The new 888 visa has two key criteria – the migrant needs a State Sponsor, and must invest $5M into Australia. In return, the… Read More