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June 2014
Welcome to the National Visas June 2014 newsletter.
In this edition we would like to introduce you to our featured service; "Migration Agent Articles". 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!
| Migration Agent Articles |
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Each week we post one new article written by a registered migration agent on our blog site. The articles are written by our visa experts on a range of topics. They are designed to help explain some common visa topics to our readers.
For example, there are articles written about Parent Visas, Partner Visa, Skilled Migration and Employer Sponsored Visas. They are full of information that we hope you will find helpful as you start your Australian immigration journey.
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| Onshore Student |
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Good news for student visa holders in Australia! Applying for your next student visa is now easier with the help of National Visas because we have recently reduced our student visa 'onshore' fees. This means that you can now obtain professional advice at a budget price!
Applying to extend your stay as a student can be very complex. With recent changes to student visa Assessment Levels and the government focussing more on the 'genuine student' and 'genuine temporary entrant' criteria, it is now more important than ever to have professional representation. Don't risk your future in Australia!
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| Student Visa Assessment Levels Simplified |
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This article is written by Vera Mom, one of our registered migration advisors.
Within the Australian Student Visa Program, each country, across each education sector, is assigned an assessment level which is based on the calculated immigration risk posed by students from that country studying in that education sector.
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To determine the assessment level of a particular country and education sector, the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) examines that student group's compliance with their visa conditions and other indicators of their immigration risk in the previous year.
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| Common Errors to Avoid in Visa Applications |
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This article is written by John Bell, one of our Senior Migration Agents.
With over 10 years' experience in the Australian migration industry, I have been approached by many people who have initially tried, without success, to lodge a visa application without using a Registered Migration Agent.
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In this article, I will address some of the most common errors people make when applying for a visa and highlight the advantages of using a Registered Migration Agent to ensure you lodge a quality application at the first attempt.
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| What is a Skills Assessment? |
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Whether you wish to apply for a skilled permanent visa, a skilled temporary graduate visa or (some) employer sponsored visas, you will most definitely require a positive skills assessment for your visa application to be successful.
A skills assessment is a document issued by the relevant skills assessing authority in Australia in which the applicant's education and/or work experience (skills) are assessed against Australian standards for each particular occupation.
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| South Australia adds new jobs to its occupations list for sponsorship |
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Recognised as the largest employer of health care and social assistance professionals, South Australia, like other Australian states, regularly surveys regional employers to identify the skills needed in its local labour market. The South Australian government has released its updated State Occupations List (SOL), which now includes 18 new occupations.
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‘Hot Tip’ for June:
Government fees are not refundable, even if your visa is refused. Don't risk your hard earned money and your future in Australia trying to manage your application yourself.
Discuss your situation with one of our professionals. We will help you plan a successful visa pathway.
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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,
What a wonderful Monday morning surprise. Thank you so much for all your hard work and for the great opportunity my family has received.
Many thanks again.
Regards Coleen & Mitch
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