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24/12/2023

🎄 Holiday Wishes from Just Conveyancing & Wills ACT- No Fine Print Attached! 🌟

Dear Friends, and those of whom I had a privilege to meet,

As we swap our briefcases for gift bags and legal pads for holiday cards, I wanted to reach out with a festive hello and a chuckle or two.

May your holidays be as joyous as a surprise summary judgment in your favor, and as relaxing as a court adjourned for the season. Here’s to hoping that your holiday stocking is free of subpoenas and filled to the brim with cheer (and maybe a few gingerbread cookies too).

This year, I propose a toast (with eggnog or your festive drink of choice) to successes shared, challenges overcome, and the wonderful journey that lies ahead in the New Year.

And just for the record, I’ve advised Santa that being on the ‘nice’ list should carry as much weight as a supreme court ruling. So rest assured, the gifts should be plentiful!

Wishing you a holiday season brimming with laughter, joy, and relaxation. May the New Year bring you happiness, health, and prosperity (with significantly fewer reasons to call your lawyer - but know we’re always here if you need us!).

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

Warmest regards and a belly laugh,

Artur Stuart
Solicitor

10/04/2023

URGENT

PERMANENT RESIDENCE - AUSTRALIA

SEEKING: degree qualified ENGINEERS in all areas. Must have relevant 2+ years experience.

27/02/2023

WORK & HOLIDAY VISA

Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) Immigration and citizenship.

First Work and Holiday Visa
This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old have an extended holiday in Australia and …

Subclass 462
Overview. To be eligible to apply for a second or third Work and Holiday …

Second Work and Holiday Visa
This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old who currently hold, or who have held, a Work …

27/02/2023

PERMANENT RESIDENCY is likely for international students in Australia.

27/02/2023

**IMPORTANT UPDATE**

Should international students in Australia be offered clearer permanent residency pathways?

The Australian government has increased the number of permanent migration visas available in 2022-23 from 160,000 to 195,000 places, leveraging immigration to drive population and economic growth. But there is one cohort that still lacks a clear pathway to permanent residency: international students.

Young Indian female Students at University
Only 28 per cent of international students use their post-study work rights in Australia, and just 16 per cent become permanent residents.

KEY POINTS

* 80 per cent of Indian international students say migration prospects lured them to study in Australia.
* International students are transitioning to permanent residency at lower rates than in the past.
"Clearer pathways may not lead to more international students moving into permanent residency," says expert.
* At least 80 per cent of international students from India indicated that the lure of permanent migration influenced their decision to study in Australia, according to research by the Social Research Centre at Australian National University.

Students from Nepal, Malaysia and Vietnam also indicated that migration prospects motivated them to study Down Under.

Yet only 16 per cent of international students go on to become permanent residents in Australia, while in Canada the figure is 27 per cent.

What is the government’s stand?

Federal Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil (AAP).jpg
Australian Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil on Wednesday described international students as “untapped potential” who she said are required to leave after completing their degrees.

In my view, international students are where the big dividends are.
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil

"We are training international students in our world-class education system. But after their studies are finished, many are required to leave.

"When students do stay after graduation, they aren’t transitioning well into the labour market. Around 50 per cent are working in lower-skilled roles than they are qualified for,” Ms O'Neil told the Australian Financial Review's workforce summit on Wednesday.

International students

International students are transitioning to permanent residency at lower rates than in the past. Source: Getty / Getty Images/SolStock
Last year, Education Minister Jason Clare also indicated he was keen to see more international students stay in Australia longer and go on to become permanent residents.

“A lot of those students are busy during the day and during the night, delivering us food or making coffee between classes.

“When they graduate, they go home. It would be great if they stayed on and helped us fill some of those chronic skill gaps that we’ll be talking about later this week. Seems to me like a no-brainer,” Mr Clare said at the time.

While clearer pathways have not been defined, the Albanese Government has started work on its commitment to facilitate longer stays for international graduates to attract more students and compete with other global academic destinations like Canada, the US, and the UK.

The government on Tuesday announced that from 1 July 2023, international students who graduate with eligible qualifications will be granted an extra two years of post-study work rights.

'Break our backs': What Australia's work hour cap changes mean for student visa holders

Creating clearer pathways to permanent residency

The government has also commissioned a review of Australia's migration system, the outcome of which is set to be released later this year.

As part of the review, Grattan Institute recommended that offering clearer pathways to permanent residency to temporary visa holders would encourage more talented students to come and study in Australia.

The public policy think tank, however, stated that pathways to permanent residency should not be automatic or based on how long temporary migrants stay in Australia.

"Employers would be more confident in hiring graduating international students if they knew they could sponsor them for permanent residency," says Grattan Institute. Source: AAP
In a statement to SBS Punjabi, Grattan Institute’s Trent Wiltshire said the best permanent visa system would be one that selects migrants who are most likely to contribute to Australia’s long-term success.

“To achieve this, we should target permanent visas offered via employer sponsorship to migrants who can earn good wages – at least $85,000 a year. At present, we target the type of occupation they work in, rather than the size of the salary they can earn,” he said.

Mr Wiltshire said that employers would be more confident in hiring graduating international students if they knew they could sponsor them for permanent residency within a couple of years.

“The migration review that is underway now will provide some guidance on what direction and the difficult choices the government may make,” he said.

'Clearer pathways may not lead to more international students moving into permanent residency'

But Andrew Norton, a higher education expert from Australian National University, said the migration review may offer some clarity, but would ultimately reduce international students’ prospects of becoming permanent residents.

He said the government would fail to achieve higher targets simply because the number of students enrolling in Australian universities is far greater than the number of places allocated for permanent residency.

“Uncapped temporary visa programmes and capped (residency) quotas will always limit the certainty of PR pathways,” he told the International Education Association of Australia symposium earlier this month.

We can assist with Permanent residency in Australia.
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23/02/2023

How to do really well on verbal English test - IELTS or PTE

After living in Australia for eight years and working as a journalist, Wing was given a low score on a language test for her visa application. This is how she beat it.

09/01/2023

India to access Work and Holiday (subclass 462)

India to access Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa
In the context of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, Australia has agreed to extend access to the Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa to up to 1,000 Indian citizens each year.

Within two years, Australia will put in place arrangements to allow eligible Indian citizens aged between 18 and 30 to apply for a Work and Holiday visa to visit Australia for one year and undertake short-term work and study while holidaying. More information on how to apply will be provided closer to the implementation date.
For more information, see Historic trade deal with India | Minister for Trade Tourism and Investment (trademinister.gov.au).

09/10/2022

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22/09/2022

EVER CONSIDERED OWNING A PROPERTY IN AUSTRALIA while on student or work visa?

Hi my name is Artur Stuart. I am a solicitor practicing in ACT/NSW/VIC.

If you are an international student studying in Australia or a work visa holder - with the visa expiry of 12 months or more, we can assist you with purchasing a property.

There are a number of reasons for property ownership. A common one is selling your Australian property at the end of your studies and pocketing a profit (thereby reducing your cost of studying - and sometimes reducing your study fees to zero). Of course such purchase is not risk free.

If you are interested to know more, contact me via Instagram “justConveyancingAndWillsACT” or send me text.

22/09/2022

Please always engage licensed migration agents and Australian lawyers. Anyone who is assisting you with a visa and is charging a fee, must be licensed and have Professional Indemnity Insurance (insurance cover for lawyers and agents when practicing law or migration).

02/09/2022

WORK VISA 491 - temporary leading to Permanent

If you wish to work in the ACT with a view of becoming permanent resident, here is the list of skilled occupations & links to Dept of Home Affairs for specific visa requirements:

ACT Critical Skills List