May 19, 2013

Immigration

New Zealand visitor visa with criminal conviction

People wishing to travel to New Zealand must be of good character. Please note: you may not be eligible travel to New Zealand on the visa waiver program with a criminal conviction. If you have had a criminal conviction in any country even if is removed from official records you may need to apply for a visa manually to enable you to declare your conviction. To allow immigration to make … Read More

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Longer tourist visas now open to parents of Australians

Longer tourist visas now open to parents of Australians Read More

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Nationalities not included in the visa waiver program

If you wish to travel to New Zealand for up to 3 months and your country of passport is not included in the visa waiver program you will need to apply manually for a visa. The countries eligible for the visa waiver program are: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, … Read More

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Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa

This is a points-based visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored.   Allows to work permanently anywhere in Australia and you may be able to include certain family members.   Firstly you will need to submit an Expression of Interest.   To be able to apply for this visa you must:   -          Be invited to apply -          Be younger than 50 years of age -          have an occupation … Read More

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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)

  This visa is for skilled workers who wants to come to Australia or for skilled temporary residents who live and work in regional Australia.   There is a three streams: The Temporary Residence Transition stream is for subclass 457 visa holders who have worked 2 years and their employer wants to offer them a permanent position The Direct Entry stream is for those who never worked in Australian or … Read More

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Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

  This type of visa is for skilled workers from outside Australia or skilled temporary residents who currently live and work in Australia. There is a three streams.   The temporary Residence Transition stream is for subclass 457 visa holders who have worked for two years and their employer wants to offer them a permanent position. The Direct Entry stream is for people who have never, or only briefly, worked … Read More

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Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) visa

The Nominated subclass 190 visa is a points-based visa for those who have been nominated by a state or territory. This visa will allow you to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia. You may be also include in the application certain family members.   To be invited to apply, you must:   submit an Expression of Interest and be nominated have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled … Read More

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