Published by Niall J Rice on July 1st, 2010 in Australian Immigration
Australian immigration authorities have today officially started to accept applications under the new rules for the Australian Skilled Independent Visa and the State Sponsored Visa.
These two classes of visa have changed significantly in consideration to the changing demands of Australia’s economy and those that it chooses to allow to immigrate there permanently.
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Published by Niall J Rice on May 18th, 2010 in Australian Immigration
The minister for immigration in Australia yesterday announced the new skilled occupation list (SOL), this is a direct response to what he felt to be a previous emphasis on education rather than skills that could be utilised by employers.
The list previously consisted of over 400 occupations, it has now been cut to just 180. The new skills list is coupled with Australian immigration’s decision to freeze the acceptance of Australian visa applications before the date the new list is put in place, July 10th 2010.
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Published by Niall J Rice on May 10th, 2010 in Australian Immigration
This time of the month is supposed to be full of the joys of spring, with that in mind Global Visas present a spring orientated collection of photographs from Australia. We hope it inspires you as to Australia’s beauty and the scenes you could make for yourself if you were to make your dream a reality and move to Australia.
Sunset at Dawn – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Published by Niall J Rice on January 26th, 2010 in Australian Immigration
Today marks the annual Australian day, it was this date two-hundred and twenty-two years ago that Australia was officially colonised on 26th January 1788 by Captain Arthur Phillip in the name of King George III.
Well done Professor McGorry on winning the Australian of the year award 2010
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Published by Rebekah Nahai on August 10th, 2009 in Australian Immigration, Global Visas
The number of Australians travelling to South America is increasing despite the economic downturn, recent travel data reveals.
The Brazil Trade Bureau shows that the number of visitor visas issued to Australians has increased 16% since 2003. Visa applications are up 38%, with 16,000 visas issued to Australians in 2008 compared to just 7,690 in 2003.
Australians apply for visas for South American adventures, like Machu Picchu
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Published by Matt Jones on August 3rd, 2009 in Australian Immigration
Graduates from University of Cape town may move to Australia
The number of Australian immigrants from South Africa rose by 10% on last year. But the Australian Embassy in Pretoria is aware of the impact that ‘cherry picking’ out the most skilled workers can have on a developing country.
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Published by Mark Johnstone on July 29th, 2009 in Australian Immigration
Snoop Dogg had to fight for his Australian visa
As you may have read in the news, US rap artist Ja Rule who was forced to cancel one of his shows in Sydney after Australian immigration officials delayed the processing of his visa application.
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Published by Mark Johnstone on July 28th, 2009 in Ask Global Visas your immigration questions, Australian Immigration, Canadian Immigration, Global Immigration, Global Immigration Humour, Global Visas, UK immigration, USA Immigration and work visas
Join the latest Global Visas 'hot' debate
With strikes set to take place across Britain by UK immigration officials, travellers are looking at a holiday season that may descend into farce. Are British Border bureaucrats the bugbear of travellers and UK visa seekers worldwide or do worse exist?
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Published by Mark Johnstone on July 23rd, 2009 in Australian Immigration
Truth about Australia visas is out there
The Truth is out there. Just not always on news sites on the internet.
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Published by Mark Johnstone on July 10th, 2009 in Australian Immigration, Canadian Immigration, Expats, Global Immigration, Global Visas, Immigration Tips, Move to Australia, South African Immigration, Studying abroad, UK immigration
A work visa can boost your brainpower
Don’t just take Global Visas’ word for it that living and working abroad is better for your mental health. A research project has proved there is actually a proven link between improved creativity and living abroad.
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