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November 2013
Welcome to the National Visas November 2013 newsletter.
In this edition we would like to introduce you to our featured service; "Premier Visa Service". We also provide current information about Australian visas as well as giving you our 'hot tip' for the month, success stories and a profile of our featured registered migration agent; Nicole Kirkwood.
We hope you find the newsletter interesting!
| Featured Service − Premier Visa Service |
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The Premier Visa Service is a comprehensive service where a Registered Migration Agent will review your documentation, prepare and lodge your Visa Application on your behalf. This personalised service provides you with affordable, fixed cost advice and easy to understand information that will suit your individual circumstances.
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| Featured Visa − Employer Sponsored Visa |
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If you are an employer considering sponsoring an overseas worker it is important to note that the requirement for 'labour market testing' will take effect from November 23rd. This means that from this time you will need to be able to prove that you are hiring an overseas worker because you have been unable to fill the position using local labour. National Visas can help you understand how this important change affects your application.
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| New Minister to end 'red tape' for employer sponsored visas |
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If you have been following the drama this year surrounding employer sponsored visas (457s) in Australia, you will know that the program has been widely publicised and debated. The new Minister for Immigration and Border Protection had previously vowed to cut some of the 'red tape' surrounding this visa program. However it appears that the changes made by the Gillard government will still come into effect on November 23rd.
It is now more important than ever that if you are considering hiring an overseas worker that you seek professional assistance.
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| Pathways to permanent residency (Skilled Migration) |
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This article is written by Alfonso Varela, our resident Skilled Migration visa expert.
As many of you may be aware, obtaining permanent residency in Australia can be a challenging and complex thing to do. In this month's article I provide a brief overview of some of the most common pathways for skilled workers to get permanent residency in Australia, and I highlight a couple of points applicants commonly misunderstand.
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| New MEGA Crocodile at Melbourne Aquarium! |
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After five months of $8-million-worth renovation, the new Melbourne Aquarium takes conservation of marine life to the next level by incorporating SEA LIFE values into its core operations. Melbourne's attraction is now home to Pinjarra, a five-metre saltwater crocodile that weighs 750 kilograms! The predator is shown in the Croc Lair exhibit that offers a 360 view from three levels, allowing visitors to see up-close the reptile's movements and habitat.
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| Victoria − Australia's fastest growing state |
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As of the first quarter of March 2013, Victoria is home to 5.68 million people, making it the second most populous state next to New South Wales. Victoria is the unofficial home of the Australian Football League and renowned for being home to millions of sports fanatics. Melbourne is also known for its relaxed but vibrant 'café culture'. If you are considering Victoria as a new home destination, the Victorian state government is now sponsoring many different occupations under the skilled visa program.
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‘Hot Tip’ for November:
It is critical that you make completely honest declarations in all of your visa applications. The Australian government has a requirement applicable to many visas called '4020'. The effect of this requirement is that it allows decision makers to refuse your visa if you have provided any false or misleading information in your visa application or if you have provided false information in certain previous applications.
For example, some applicants may not have disclosed minor criminal offences in previous applications. When you apply for a permanent visa you then need to show police clearances. If these show your convictions you could have serious 4020 issues.
Nicole Kirkwood
Migration Agent
Registered Migration Agent Number (MARN): 0962323
Nicole understands first-hand how important and sometimes emotional the experience of applying for a visa can be. Her first experience with Australian Immigration, over 10 years ago, was a personal one with her husband's partner visa.
Success Stories
Hi Nicole,
I am speechless in the normal times and you can expect me more now so all I can say is a big thank you for your efforts again. I am happy and so glad for this and I am so glad I read your ad that day.
Thanks for your all time assistance and support and again I wouldn't be there without National Visas
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