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	<title>Australia Visa Immigration Information &#187; Skilled Visas</title>
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		<title>Skilled Migrants Wanted in Western Australia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacinthe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Australia Migration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skilled Visas]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=4046</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With Western Australia’s resources boom forcing the state’s federal government to pursue a strategy of skilled migration to fill jobs which are beyond the state’s current workforce’s capacity, a lot of construction and mining jobs as well as infrastructure and other resource projects are requiring skilled workers to fill up the skills shortage.

As the current [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/skilled-migrants-wanted-in-western-australia/"></g:plusone></div><p style="text-align: justify;">With Western Australia’s resources boom forcing the state’s federal government to pursue a strategy of skilled migration to fill jobs which are beyond the state’s current workforce’s capacity, a lot of construction and mining jobs as well as infrastructure and other resource projects are requiring skilled workers to fill up the skills shortage.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/skilled/skilledvisas.htm"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i56.tinypic.com/vwvock.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" /></a><br />
As the current skills shortage kicks in, Australian companies are forced to look overseas to fill skills shortage. <span id="more-4046"></span><br />
With Perth, Western Australia’s state capital, has just been reclassified as a regional hardship area under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme, to make it easier for employers to recruit temporary workers from overseas and to smooth their path to permanent residency, now is the time to apply for <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/skilled/skilledvisas.htm">work visa to Australia</a>.<br />
If you are a skilled workers with an occupation listed on WA&#8217;s Skilled Occupation List (SOL), you might be eligible to apply for a Skilled Sponsored or Skilled Regional Sponsored Migration Visa that would enable you to work and live in Western Australia.</p>
<p><strong>What is Western Australia’s Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)?</strong></p>
<p>The RSMS is a visa program that enables Australian employers in regional and low population growth areas of Australia to nominate foreign skilled workers to fill skilled vacancies within their business.  This visa program provides concessions for employers and visa Australia applicants in recognition of the difficulties many regional or remote communities are faced with when attracting skilled workers.<br />
Due to Perth’s low unemployment, rate businesses depend heavily on the Skilled Regional sponsored provisional (subclass 475) and permanent employer sponsored visa programs to source the skilled workers they require. As one of the ways the government can help to address these particular skill needs of Western Australia, Perth was included as an eligible area for the RSMS and the family sponsored regional General Skilled Migration (GSM).<br />
Now it would be easier for Perth employers to hire overseas skilled workers and for sponsored skilled workers to apply for a sponsored <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">working visa for Australia</a>.</p>
<p><strong>How to apply?</strong></p>
<p>In order to be eligible for the Skilled Sponsored or Skilled Regional Sponsored Migration Visa, you must meet the following requirements:</p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li> be less than 45 years old,</li>
<li> be sponsored by an employer to fill a nominated position</li>
<li> have skills, qualifications, experience and an employment background which match those required for the position</li>
<li> demonstrated at least a functional level of English language proficiency</li>
<li> be eligible for any relevant licenses or registration required for the nominated position</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What Skilled Sponsored or Skilled Regional Sponsored Migration Visas are included in Perth’s RSMS?</strong></p>
<p>Perth will be classified as a regional area for the following migration programs:</p>
<ul style="text-align: justify;">
<li> Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 119 / 857)</li>
<li> Skilled Regional sponsored provisional (subclass 475)</li>
<li> Skilled Regional sponsored provisional (subclass 487)</li>
<li> Skilled Regional permanent (subclass 887)</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Since 1 July 2011, these <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/skilled/skilledvisas.htm">work visa in Australia</a> applications from people who apply for permanent residence through the RSMS are accorded the highest processing priority of all skilled visas by Australia&#8217;s Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)<br />
This is done to ensure that regional employers can quickly access the skills they need for their business.<br />
Nationalvisas.com.au offers an affordable personalized visa immigration service. They provide Australian immigration advice through their Registered Migration Agents. They deliver fast and expert immigration assistance for people seeking a visa for Australia. They are the world leader in online immigration services.</p>
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		<title>Available Jobs in Australia Increases</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/available-jobs-in-australia-increases/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacinthe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Australia Skilled visas]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=3799</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As Australia’s mining industry continues to flourish, which is said to be driven by China’s colossal appetite for iron ore and coal, many economists advice that the Australian government should increase its skilled workforce in order to meet the ever-increasing demand of the booming mining industry.
As the Australian economy bounces back to normal, aided by [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/available-jobs-in-australia-increases/"></g:plusone></div><p style="text-align: justify;">As Australia’s mining industry continues to flourish, which is said to be driven by China’s colossal appetite for iron ore and coal, many economists advice that the Australian government should increase its skilled workforce in order to meet the ever-increasing demand of the booming mining industry.<br />
As the Australian economy bounces back to normal, aided by the booming of the mining industry, the country is facing a shortage in qualified skilled workers with the labor force growth projected to go into the negative.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/skilled/skilledvisas.htm"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i55.tinypic.com/2s1q15s.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="200" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Now as the mining industry attempts to start their operations on full scale, a shortage in qualified skilled workers resulted.<br />
With the impending projected negative labor force growth facing the country in the near future, the federal government is set to increase skilled workers immigration.<br />
To satisfy the escalating labor demand by the Australian mining industry, steps are taken to streamline the application process for the <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">work visa for Australia</a>.<br />
Some of these important steps undertaken by the government in order to answer the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the impending projected negative labor force growth facing the country are:<br />
Introduction of the State Migration Plans for each state and territory wherein the plans give the state and territory governments the flexibility to maneuver within the Migration Program to address specific skill shortages and local labor market needs as each agreement is going to be modified to the individual requirements of each jurisdiction<br />
The development of a new Skilled Migrant Selection Model which will make certain that the number of applicants and the number of available program places are matched which will result in the selection of the best and brightest as well as highly skilled migrants. The model is also projected to streamline the processing times of the working visa in Australia.<br />
updating of the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), with 13 occupations added and four occupations removed<br />
the implementation of the new and updated Points Test system on July 1, 2011 that will be utilized to aid in the selection of the  skilled migrants who can provide the best in terms of economic benefit to Australia for the points test mechanism is set to tactically select the best people whose skills set fits Australia’s labor market needs.<br />
With these measures, an increased demand for skilled workers is expected, opening more jobs especially in the mining sector.<br />
As steps are undertaken to streamline the <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">working visa for Australia</a> application process and requirements and eligibility, the Australian government is now expecting to see a spike in the <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">work visa to Australia</a> application.<br />
More jobs are available in Australia as the country’s workforce cannot fully fill up its labor force needs. Permanent jobs as well as temporary jobs ideal for tourists have become available as Australian’s mining industry tries to fill up its labor needs in an attempt to start their operations on full scale.</p>
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		<title>Work and Australia</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacinthe</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=3316</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Having a peaceful and better life is what all we want. In order to obtain that we strive and work harder. It is a fact that everybody would always aim for a better life. It is in our nature to strive hard for more. We want to get more from life. We want to live [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/work-and-australia/"></g:plusone></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Having a peaceful and better life is what all we want. In order to obtain that we strive and work harder. It is a fact that everybody would always aim for a better life. It is in our nature to strive hard for more. We want to get more from life. We want to live in a very comfortable place and luxurious one if our budget allows it. We always want a better living. We want to be proud of what we’ve worked for. We want to achieve more in order to fulfill our dreams. As much as we deny it, we always want for material things. And this world never runs out of new things which easily tempt us into buying them. That is why it is every man’s dream to land the perfect job to earn the greatest wage to live in this perfect world called earth.<span id="more-3316"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Australia is the place to be if you want to earn a living and get the most suitable income to support you and your family. That is why for most skilled overseas workers, Australia is their aim. Australia is a good place to put in your resume if ever you would like to work in other places. It is because Australia hires the most competent and hardworking people. Thus, if you want to work in Australia, then you should have the best ability that you can show to your employers. But you should not only have the skill but also the personality in order to fit in and adapt with your working environment. You employer should not end up in regret for hiring you. They must get their money’s worth. This is because working in Australia can make one earn good money with additional benefits for you and your family. You must not hesitate to apply for a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/skilled/skilledvisas.htm">working visa in Australia</a>, you must try. Who knows, maybe your luck is waiting for you in Australia.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You can apply for working tourist visa in Australia or an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">Australian holiday visas</a>. You can get any <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">working visa for Australia</a>. It doesn’t matter as long as you get to work in Australia and enjoy the same benefits as most people. You just visit national visa and let them help you process you working visa for Australia. They will surely render you good service. They will take care of you. In the next few weeks, you will take your flight to Australia. You’ll just have to take the step, take a leap of faith so you’ll find yourself working in Australia anytime soon. The soonest time possible is with national visa.</p>
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		<title>Australia: A Country Rich with Work Opportunities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacinthe</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=3128</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Australia is one of the famous and most visited countries around the world. Most of the citizen from other countries wishes to work and live here because of the auspicious developed society it offers.
Aside from its good weather, vacation and holidaymakers still make sure to have their working Australia visa or working tourist visa Australia [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/australia-a-country-rich-with-work-opportunities/"></g:plusone></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Australia is one of the famous and most visited countries around the world. Most of the citizen from other countries wishes to work and live here because of the auspicious developed society it offers.<br />
Aside from its good weather, vacation and holidaymakers still make sure to have their <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">working Australia visa</a> or <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/assess/index.php?assessment_type=workingholiday&amp;assessment_version=0.1">working tourist visa Australia</a> processed just in time as there are wide ranges of job opportunities around this country which has been known as the “Down Under”.<span id="more-3128"></span> You can choose types of works that suit your skills and abilities. There are plenty of part time jobs found in Melbourne and other capital cities. These are mostly manual jobs such as washing the dishes or perhaps waiting on the table for some resorts or companies. The advantage of working in Australia is that you work at the same time enjoy the sights of the wide open spaces and the cosmopolitan influences of the cities.<br />
In Sydney, you will also find numerous jobs here like picking of grapes or fruit of an orchard. You can also get a job on a factory of even on a fishing boat. The Sunshine Capital of Australia which is the Brisbane has a lot of work opportunities to offer, too. Work opportunities here are easier to find than the ones found in other popular cities because of its tourist industry. There are also manual jobs here such as waiting at tables, cleaning rooms at apartelles or resorts. You can also make your own part time job if you have one.<br />
In Adelaide, you will its beautiful public garden which is known as the Garden City. You can even find a job just by sitting in the corner, strolling or just by looking around. You can also opt on looking through papers if you are not into so much of outdoors work or perhaps you can just go online to conveniently find a work you are best at. Jobs online is the best and easiest way to find Australian work opportunities especially for full time job seekers. Most of the Australian companies post work opportunities online as they prefer to recruit online in order to save money and time.<br />
Red newspapers’ classified sections to find for jobs in local businesses. These are the type of jobs that you can find locally and are best for students who seek part time or temporary jobs. Some of Australian employers are firm believers of networking so you can choose your personal and professional networks to find employment in this country. You may also ask your friends or perhaps people you know who reside and work in Australia for work opportunities that may be available for your skills and ability. Most of the companies in Australia normally seek referrals so that will be a big advantage if you are being referred by a friend or relatives who are currently employed.<br />
Work opportunities in Australia are still in its peak despite of the previous recession that affects many countries around the world. There are still plenty of job opportunities available for eligible skilled workers from other countries.</p>
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		<title>Where do I live when I study in Australia?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacinthe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You student visa has been approved and you&#8217;re ready to pack and start to learn in the most respective school in Australia . However, you&#8217;re thinking where to live? In a dorm, or find an apartment near the school? Then worry no more, here&#8217;s a guide to what to expect from various accommodation options.
Australia is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/where-do-i-live-when-i-study-in-australia/"></g:plusone></div><p><img class="alignleft" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" title="Skilled Visa" src="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/Where do I live when I study in Australia.JPG" alt="" width="475" height="280" />You <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/">student visa</a> has been approved and you&#8217;re ready to pack and start to learn in the most respective school in Australia . However, you&#8217;re thinking where to live? In a dorm, or find an apartment near the school? Then worry no more, here&#8217;s a guide to what to expect from various accommodation options.</p>
<p>Australia is also a perfect place to learn and study. With a good and respective school across the country you will have a good education that you need. You can easily have a job there were millions of opportunities that awaits for the people who wants to have a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/">job in Australia</a> . People can easily find a right job for them, because there were lots of employers in Australia seeking for a potential employee for their company. And don&#8217;t forget t he impeccable scenes and the adventurous experience of the wild life, you will definitely enjoy. All these beautiful happenings were occurring tremendously in this country . <span id="more-1699"></span></p>
<p>If you want a home stay where you live with your relatives and friends were about $110 to $270 a week, it is popular with younger students and those studying short-term English courses.</p>
<p>Single or shared rooms are available and the costs vary. Meal share usually included, but cheaper self-catering home stay is available.</p>
<p>Farm stay is another options, which offers the same services in a rural setting. Educational institutions maintain a register of reputable families prepared to board international students during the academic year. You should pay for your home stay rent and deposit (usually the equivalent of four weeks&#8217; rent) on arrival if you have not paid before you leave home.</p>
<p>Make certain you get a receipt each time you pay the rent. As you will be living in someone else&#8217;s home, you will be expected to clean up after yourself, especially in shared areas. You should seek your host&#8217;s approval before you install any equipment, such as a television, in your room. If you have any questions, talk to your host and they will try to help you. If there is still a problem, contact your institution for assistance. It is a good idea to talk about the subsequent issues with your host family when you first get there.</p>
<p><strong>National Visas</strong> offer the best services that people might have ask. If you stumble upon this site you can browse the services that certainly will be veryhelpful and useful. People can choose from <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/">tourist visa, student visa, travel visa,visitor and work visa</a> whichever they suppose to process. So if you want to applyfor these Visas you might want to check this site first to get enough informationbefore gathering all your requirements. It will be a good idea especially if this isyour first time to travel in different country.</p>
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		<title>Temporary Spouse Visa: Be With The One You Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The offshore temporary spouse visa (Subclass 309 and Subclass 820) lets you enjoy the company of your partner. This visa for Australia allows you to enter and remain in the country on the basis of your marriage or de-facto relationship with your partner.
Your partner must sponsor you to become eligible for this visa type. He [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/temporary-spouse-visa-be-with-the-one-you-love/"></g:plusone></div><p><img class="alignleft" style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 5px;" title="Australian Visa" src="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/Temporary Spouse Visa Be With The One You Love2.jpg" alt="" width="475" height="280" />The offshore temporary spouse visa (Subclass 309 and Subclass 820) lets you enjoy the company of your partner. This visa for Australia allows you to enter and remain in the country on the basis of your marriage or de-facto relationship with your partner.<span id="more-362"></span></p>
<p>Your partner must sponsor you to become eligible for this visa type. He or she must be an Australia citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Generally, it is also best if you are living with your partner in a spouse relationship at the time of your application.</p>
<p>To acquire this <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au">Australian visa</a>, you may be asked to produce evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship. This can include statements or statutory declarations regarding the history of your relationship including how, when and where you first met, how your relationship evolved, when you decided to marry or to start a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/partner/visarequirements-spousedefacto.htm" target="_blank">de facto spouse relationship</a>, your domestic arrangements, any periods of separation and your future plans. The assessing party may look for objective evidence such as proof that you are living together, sharing important financial commitments, setting up household separately and other such things.</p>
<p>Once the temporary spouse visa is granted, there may be a specified initial entry date to which you must comply to. You must all continue to meet all legal requirements under the temporary visa.</p>
<p>The temporary visa works during a waiting period of around two years from the date of application. If after such time, your relationship with your partner is still going strong, you may be eligible for a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/partner/partnervisas.htm">permanent partner visa</a>. The temporary visa allows you to stay in Australia with your spouse until a decision is made regarding your permanent visa. The temporary and permanent spouse visa can be filed at the same time, under one application.</p>
<p>While holding a temporary spouse visa, you are entitled to work in Australia. You may also study in the country, but you will not have access to government funding for tertiary study. You may benefit from Australias medical schemes and hospital care entitlements such as Medicare.</p>
<p><strong>About National Visas:</strong></p>
<p>National Visas help people process their Australian visas.</p>
<p>If you are married, engaged to (fiance), or in a de facto (common law) relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen may be eligible for a Partner Visa.</p>
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		<title>Visit Family and Friends with an Australian Tourist Visa</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/visit-family-and-friends-with-an-australian-tourist-visa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Skilled Visas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Australia Tourist visa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Australia Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[australia travel visa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[australia vacation visa]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[australian tourist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[australian travel visa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Australian Travel Visas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Australian Visitor ETA Visa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TOURIST SHORT STAY VISAS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tourist Visa for Australia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tourist visas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel to Australia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you miss your family or friends currently living in Australia?
Are you getting bored from visiting the same countries over and over again?
Do you want to have an exciting adventure in a different place that is sure to get your heart pumping?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, maybe it is time for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/visit-family-and-friends-with-an-australian-tourist-visa/"></g:plusone></div><p>Do you miss your family or friends currently living in Australia?<br />
Are you getting bored from visiting the same countries over and over again?</p>
<p>Do you want to have an exciting adventure in a different place that is sure to get your heart pumping?<span id="more-305"></span></p>
<p>If you answered yes to any of these questions, maybe it is time for you to consider getting an Australian tourist visa. Subclass 676 is a visa for people outside Australia or those who are already in Australia but want to extend their stay.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/visitor/visitorvisas.htm" target="_blank">Australian Travel Visas</a><a></a> are for short-term non-work stays, which can also include studying  for less than three months. Depending on the type of visitor visa granted, it may be used for single or multiple entry with stays as long 12 months to as short as 3 months. The period of stay granted upon entry into Australia will depend on the purpose of your visit.</p>
<p>One of the things that will be considered when you apply for this visa is your ability to financially support your vacation. When applying for a visitor short stay visa, you may be asked to present evidence that you can cover all the costs for the duration of your stay. This may include your personal bank statements, pay slips, taxation records, audited accounts and credit card statements that show your current limit. Also, you should not have any outstanding debts to the Commonwealth of Australia at the time of your visa application.</p>
<p>This <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/preassessment_on_visitor_visa.htm" target="_blank">tourist visa for Australia</a> also has restrictions for those who are over 70 years old. If you fall within this category, you will be asked to provide evidence that you have health insurance to cover your stay. This is part of the financial requirements.</p>
<p>Even if you are not over 70 years old, it is also advisable to get sufficient insurance coverage before acquiring a visitor visa. Medical treatment in the country can be expensive, and tourists are generally not covered by the national health scheme.</p>
<p><strong>About National Visas:</strong><br />
National Visas help people process their Australian Visas in a very easy way.</p>
<p>You can discuss subjects such as Australian immigration, visas, lifestyle, employment and general settlement hints &amp; tips relevant to your personal circumstances.</p>
<p>You can have a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/services/videoconsultation.htm" target="_blank"><strong>live webcam video consultation</strong></a> with a Registered Migration Agent over the internet. This service allows you the opportunity to discuss with one of our Registered Migration Agents any Australian Visa application issues you have in detail.</p>
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		<title>ETA: Travel to Australia without the Hassle</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Immigration Visas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skilled Visas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Visitor Visas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[australia ETA visa]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[travel to Australia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ETA (Visitor) visa or Subclass 976 is for people who reside outside Australia but want to visit the country for holidays, recreation, tourism or informal studies. This multiple entry visa allows visitors to stay in the country for up to three months per visit with in a 12 month period from grant date.
This is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/eta-travel-to-australia-without-the-hassle/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/visitor/ETAvisainfo.htm" target="_blank">ETA (Visitor) visa</a> or Subclass 976 is for people who reside outside Australia but want to visit the country for holidays, recreation, tourism or informal studies. This multiple entry visa allows visitors to stay in the country for up to three months per visit with in a 12 month period from grant date.<span id="more-293"></span></p>
<p>This is a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/visitor/visitorvisas.htm" target="_blank">tourist visa for Australia</a> and holders must not work while in the country. Limited volunteer work may be acceptable. Training or informal studies must not be for more than three months.</p>
<p>What is unique about this Australian travel visa is you can skip the long lines at granting embassies or the waiting period to get your passport stamped. ETA stands for Electronic Travel Authority. It is a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/" target="_blank">visa for Australia</a> that is electronically stored in a database accessible by airlines, travel agents and border agencies. All you need to do when entering Australia is to provide your confirmation details as well as your passport.</p>
<p>Remember, when you acquire this Australian visa, you must provide the proper passport number. Your ETA is linked to the passport number used in your application. If you intend on getting a new passport, you need to get a new ETA as well to avoid delays.</p>
<p>Please note also, that a separate Australian ETA visa is required for each family member traveling with you. This rule applies even if they are under 18.</p>
<p>With an Australian Visitor ETA Visa, you can also save on your trip because you do not get charged a visa application fee. A service charge does apply. At the time of writing, it is pegged at $20.</p>
<p>Some other restrictions apply when getting an ETA visa. Australian visa services may be able to help you sort out answers to some important questions.</p>
<p><strong>About National Visas:</strong><br />
National Visas help people process their Australian Visas in a very easy way.</p>
<p>You can discuss subjects such as Australian immigration, visas, lifestyle, employment and general settlement hints &#038; tips relevant to your personal circumstances.</p>
<p>You can have a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/services/videoconsultation.htm" target="_blank"><strong>live webcam video consultation</strong></a> with a Registered Migration Agent over the internet. This service allows you the opportunity to discuss with one of our Registered Migration Agents any Australian Visa application issues you have in detail.</p>
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		<title>Choosing the Right Skilled Sponsored Visa</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/choosing-the-right-skilled-sponsored-visa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Australia Migration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skilled Visas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[australia skilled visa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sponsored skilled visa]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=246</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Australia skilled migration program is designed to target people who have the skills to contribute to the Australian economy. There are two major types: independent visa those you acquire based on your qualifications and education, this usually requires a points test and the sponsored visa those you get via state territory nomination or through an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/choosing-the-right-skilled-sponsored-visa/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/skilled/skilledvisas.htm" target="_blank">Australia skilled migration program</a> is designed to target people who have the skills to contribute to the Australian economy. There are two major types: independent visa those you acquire based on your qualifications and education, this usually requires a points test and the sponsored visa those you get via state territory nomination or through an Australian relative.<span id="more-246"></span></p>
<p>The beauty of getting a skilled sponsored visa is you do not need to pass the points test. However, before you can be sponsored by a relative in Australia, they need to meet certain criteria as well.<!--more--></p>
<p>It is also important to note, that sponsorship alone or state nomination alone cannot be the basis of being granted a visa for Australia. The applicant needs to fulfill certain requirements as well.</p>
<p>People applying for general skilled migration visa will need to meet the following.<br />
1.	Under the age of 45 at the time of application<br />
2.	Be eligible for an occupation listed in the SOL<br />
3.	Have their skills asses by a relevant authority to be deemed suitable for the occupation.<br />
4.	Have good level of English language ability<br />
5.	Have recent work experience related to the occupation or complete Australian qualifications by completing 2 years of study in Australia.</p>
<p>There are several subclasses within this subcategory and they are based on your location and visa type</p>
<p>1.	Offshore Permanent &#8211;  Skilled Sponsored or Subclass 178 is for skilled applicants outside Australia<br />
2.	Onshore New Zealand Citizen Subclass 444<br />
3.	Offshore Provisional Skilled Regional Sponsored or Subclass 475 is for those with eligible relatives living in designated areas of Australia<br />
4.	Onshore Permanent<br />
Skilled Sponsored or Subclass 886 is for overseas students who have been studying in Australia for the last six months or Graduate (subclass 485) or Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa holders<br />
Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) subclass 475 and 487 have specific residence and work requirements.<br />
5. Onshore provisional Skilled Regional Sponsored or Subclass 487 is also applicable for skilled applicants who are currently residing in Australia.</p>
<p>Each type of <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/" target="_blank">Australian visa</a> has different requirements as well as different application and processing fees. To ensure you are spending your money wisely, you may want to seek the help of an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/services/ourservices.htm" target="_blank">Australian visa service</a> provider.</p>
<p><strong>About National Visas:</strong></p>
<p>National Visas help people process their <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au">Australian Visas</a> in a very easy way.</p>
<p>You can discuss subjects such as Australian immigration, visas, lifestyle, employment and general settlement hints &#038; tips relevant to your personal circumstances. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/services/makeanappointment.htm">National Visas Telephone Consultation</a></p>
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		<title>Skilled Overseas Student Visa: Your Pathway to Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/skilled-overseas-student-visa-your-pathway-to-australia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Skilled Visas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[australia visa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skilled visa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[study in a]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Study in Australia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skilled overseas students have several visa options to choose from when planning to acquire a visa for migration to Australia. There are certain criteria that a graduating overseas student must meet.
Generally, the applicant must be under the age of 45, must have studied at least 2 years in Australia, must have or have held an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/uncategorized/skilled-overseas-student-visa-your-pathway-to-australia/"></g:plusone></div><p>Skilled overseas students have several visa options to choose from when planning to acquire a visa for migration to Australia. There are certain criteria that a graduating overseas student must meet.</p>
<p>Generally, the applicant must be under the age of 45, must have studied at least 2 years in Australia, must have or have held an eligible student visa in the last 6 months, have had a skills assessment and has at least a competent English rating form IELTS. <span id="more-237"></span></p>
<p>Options for <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/skilled/skilledvisas.htm">skilled visa to Australia </a>are as follows:<br />
1.	Skilled Independent Residence Visa<br />
2.	Skilled Graduate Temporary Visa<br />
3.	Sponsored Residence Visa<br />
4.	Regional Sponsored Provisional Visa<br />
5.	Family Sponsored Visa</p>
<p>In addition to the usual requirements, <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/assess/index.php?assessment_type=skilled&amp;assessment_version=2005-05-06">skilled visas</a> also have a points test. The cut off score varies on the type of visa, the lowest is often at 90, but the required score can go as high as 120.</p>
<p><strong>Not quite skilled yet</strong><br />
For students that are not eligible to apply for a skilled category just yet, the other option is to acquire an Australia visa as a student. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship grants overseas students an opportunity to undertake full-time study in registered courses in Australia. </p>
<p>Before a student can apply for this type of visa, he or she must have been accepted for full-time study in a registered course. This is an education or training course offered by an Australian school or educational institution registered to offer such courses to overseas students via the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)</p>
<p>Students must apply for a visa that relates to their main course of study, this can  be independent English language courses, school sector, vocational sector, higher education sector, postgraduate research, non-award and AusAID and Defence. </p>
<p>Student applicants must acquire their first student visa outside Australia. </p>
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