PTE tests in Melbourne resuming 2-November-2020
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]PTE Academic testing is expected to resume in Melbourne on 2 November 2020. Due to a back-log of test bookings, PTE has advised they will be opening additional test centres in the Melbourne CBD to meet expected demand. Health and safety of test takers is important and PTE will […]
Priority Occupation List for Travel Exemptions
A new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) has been released. This is a list of occupations that will be able to enter Australia to assist in the country’s COVID recovery.
Do Not Let Your Visa Expire
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to cripple nations around the world, recent weeks have shown us that Australia is not yet through this challenging time. The Australian government has moved to restrict inbound passenger numbers to Australia. With limited inbound passengers, some airlines are unable to fly into […]
186/187 Transition Promo Pricing
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″] The new financial year is here and so is our incredibly low professional fees on the subclass 186 and 187 Employer Sponsored Permanent Residency visas. For a limited time only, Milestone Migration has dropped their professional services fee to […]
Department Payment Surcharge Increases
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″]From 1st July 2020, the Department of Home Affairs will be increasing the payment surcharges for certain fees and charges, including visa application charges, nomination and sponsorship fees, citizenship-related fees and customs duties and taxes. The surcharge amounts will be […]
Increases to Visa Application Charges
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Following release of the 2015-16 Commonwealth Budget, the Government is introducing an increase, effective from 1 July 2015, to a number of Visa Application Charges (VACs). The proposed adjustments to the VACs, which come into effect on 1 July 2015, include:· A price increase in line with inflation (2.3%) to specific visas within […]
Introduction of Labour Market Testing for 457 Nominations
From 23rd November 2013, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (“DIBP”) will introduce Labour Market Testing (“LMT”) under reforms to the 457 visa program introduced to Parliament on June 28th 2013, prior to the change of government. LMT is evidence that the sponsor has made an attempt to recruit Australian labour before turning to […]
Credit Card Surcharge Fees Now Apply
Effective the 19th of April of this year, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, or DIBP, have introduced a credit card surcharge which is applied to all payments made through credit cards for Australian visa application charges. The amount of the surcharge will depend on the credit card that is used: 1.08% of the […]