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03/03/2016

Improvements to the 188A application process
New streamlined application form

The NSW Department of Industry is pleased to announce a streamlined application process for NSW nomination for the Business Innovation and Investor visa (subclass 188A) - Business Innovation Stream.

Effective 1 March 2016, applicants seeking NSW nomination for the 188A visa are able to apply with a new easy-to-use application form that replaces the “Business Commitment” document previously required with the NSW nomination application. The new form has straightforward questions that ask the applicant to provide an overview of their proposed business intentions in NSW.

The new form does not remove the requirement for 188A nominees to set up a business in Sydney and / or Regional NSW, but removes some of the unnecessary paperwork in the early stages of the application process. The new form offers NSW nominees the time and flexibility to prepare a business plan closer to the time that they intend to migrate to NSW and once they have a better understanding of the state’s business and industry landscape. Applicants who are granted a visa and migrate to NSW are required to update the NSW Department of Industry of their business activity within 12 months after they have moved to NSW.

The new approach delivers on our promise of providing a great customer experience by ensuring that the NSW nomination process is simple and easy for applicants at the nomination stage. By implementing this change to our nomination process for the 188A visa, the Department aims to attract and welcome more business migrants who boost economic activity and create jobs in NSW.

More information

To be nominated by NSW for the Business Innovation (188A) visa, applicants need to submit an application that demonstrates that they meet NSW nomination requirements. This includes that they:

• have a successful business career
• have sufficient net personal and business assets
• are committed to business activity that contributes to investment and job creation in NSW
• agree to update NSW Department of Industry on their business activity in NSW
• meet DIBP requirements for the 188A visa.

Pathway to permanent residency (Subclass 888A)

All 188A visa holders who go on to seek NSW nomination for a Business Innovation and Investor (Permanent) (subclass 888A) visa will need to show that they meet NSW nomination 888A nomination requirements, including demonstrating that they have established a business in NSW that meets NSW’s investment and job creation requirements.

Contact us

For more information or to set up a meeting with one of our multilingual Business Migration Relationship Officers, contact us:
• email: [email protected]
• phone: +61 (2) 9934 0704 (9:00am – 5:00pm AEDT Monday to Friday).

Other recent improvements

The streamlining of the 188A application process follows a number of recent enhancements to the NSW migration program, making it simpler and easier for our potential nominees:

• Shorter processing times for Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132): From 29 January 2016, NSW reduced the processing times for this visa subclass from 12 weeks to 8 weeks. We will allocate a relationship officer to your case within 24 business hours of receiving your application. For complete applications, we will advise of an outcome within eight weeks.

• Removal of “excluded industry sectors” criteria: From 1 January 2016, NSW removed the "excluded industry sectors" criteria from NSW business visa nomination requirements. The 'excluded industry sector' criteria restricted the type of businesses that business migrants could set up in Sydney. (The requirement did not apply to businesses in Regional NSW.) These changes are aimed at making NSW a more competitive place to do business, by providing wider opportunities for migrants to start and grow a business in the state.

• Business migration relationship team: We now have a team of multilingual business migration relationship officers who can help you to understand the NSW nomination process and the types of business support available to new migrants

01/03/2016

South Australia is making it easier for International University Graduates to get SA state nomination.
1. Graduates from 3 Adelaide Universities: Flinders University, University of Adelaide and University of South Australia - can get state nomination on any occupation from SOL or CSOL with no extra requirements
2. Graduates from other Universities of SA can get the same if they are highly performing students (GPA of 6.0 or above)
If you are planning to study in Australia, considering SA education providers will be a good idea.

10/02/2016

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
Australia is home to some of the best universities in the world that attract students from all over the world. It also helps that it is relatively easy for people to come to Australia to study when compared to other countries. The main reason it is so much easier is that Australia’s government is more lax when it comes to students. People who come here to study are a net positive to our country; they are here to get education and do not get involved in illicit activities. They are also not a burden on our country, which is why one doesn’t see opposition to students like we do with other migrants.
Language
The first and most basic thing you will need to do is pass an English test. In order for the migrants to assimilate in our culture and become a positive part of it, it is necessary that they be well versed in the local language. The test you need to pass depends on different factors and will also depend on what university you are applying to. You will probably not need to do this test if you hail from a country that has English as its national language.
Academia
You will also need to have the required academic qualification, as can be expected. Most migrants come here for higher education. If you are doing an undergraduate then you will need the equivalent of Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (Year 12). If you are here for getting a postgraduate then you will need an undergraduate degree. Your grades will affect which university you can get into.
Visa Requirements
In order to get a student visa there are some requirements you need to fulfill.
Confirmation of Enrolment
You have to be enrolled in an Australian university in order to be eligible for a student visa. This means that the process of picking a university, choosing a course, then getting accepted at the university needs to be completed before you apply for a visa. If you are enrolled you will receive an electron Confirmation of Enrolment.
Costs
In order to ensure that you will not become a burden on the local economy you need to show that you can afford to live in Australia. You need to be able to cover the initial fees of your university and the money to be able to live in Australia for the first few months. You can cover fees and rent through part time jobs later on, but in the beginning you will need to show that you have the money.
Student Health Cover
Here is the deal; in order to benefit from our excellent medical care system you will need to have the Overseas Student Health Cover. This will allow you to seek medical attention in Australia. You cannot come to Australia without this cover.
Genuine Temporary Entrant
You will also need to write a personal statement which outlines your plans for the future. You need to tell what you plan to do after completing your education.

02/12/2015

Had your Australian Visa refused?
Our Migration Agents are highly experienced and can help with any complex cases
We are located in Australia and in Vietnam
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02/12/2015

Our Migration Agents are highly experienced with all types of Partner Visas.
We are located in Australia and in Vietnam
Tel.: +61490163467; +84 093 134 11 93
E:mail: [email protected]

01/12/2015

Need help with a visa to Australia for your partner?
We are Australian Immigration Lawyers and Consultants specializing in Partner visas to Australia.
Partner visas not as simple and if your visa application will be refused and you will loose a visa fee of AU$6,865 and time
If you have any concerns, please contact us via
E-mail: [email protected]
Skype: agentaustralia
Viber: +61490163467
Phone: + 84 931341193

01/12/2015

5 most common reasons Australian Partner visa application gets refused
1. Lack of evidence of relationship between the applicant and the sponsor
2. Inconsistency in information and/or evidence provided to the Department
3. The sponsor has already sponsored 2 partners on a Partner visa or has sponsored a partner within 5 years before the new Partner visa application
4. Inability to show the commitment to each other due to significant linguistic, age, cultural and social differences between the parties
5. Inability to respond adequately at the interview
Keep in mind that if you make one of the above mistakes, your visa application might be refused and you will loosed a visa fee of AU$6,865
If you have any concerns about your Partner visa application, please contact us via
E-mail: [email protected]
Skype: agentaustralia
Viber: +61490163467
Phone: +840931341193

01/12/2015

5 most common reasons the Partner visa application gets refused
1. Lack of evidence of relationship between the applicant and the sponsor
2. Inconsistency in information and/or evidence provided to the Department
3. The sponsor has already sponsored 2 partners on a Partner visa or has sponsored a partner within 5 years before the new Partner visa application
4. Inability to show the commitment to each other due to significant linguistic, age, cultural and social differences between the parties
5. Inability to respond adequately at the interview
Keep in mind that if you make one of the above mistakes, your visa application might be refused and you will loosed a visa fee of AU$6,865
If you have any concerns about your Partner visa application, please contact us via
E-mail: [email protected]
Skype: agentaustralia
Viber: +61490163467
Phone: +840931341193

01/12/2015

Partner Visa – Sometimes Not As Simple As It Seems!

It is quite a common opinion, that Partner visa is easy and anyone can do it on its own.” Why do I need a Migration Agent?” and “What exactly can you do to help me?”
Here is a good example: a recent Decision from Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia
Here is the story: The coupe was legally married in Australia, had a child together and had a DNA testing confirming that the applicant was the biological father of the child.
Still had there Partner visa application refused.
Here is some of the reasoning stated in refusal letter:
- Parties provided joint bank account details, but did not show any movement of funds to prove that account was used
- Applicant told in his application that he and his sponsor were not living at the same address temporarily
- Applicant did not provide enough evidence that they lived at the same address
- There were statements from friends provided, but not enough details were included on why they believed the relationship was genuine
- There were no statements from sponsor`s family provided with the application
- There were several inconsistencies in the statements
- Though it was claimed that a child had been born of the relationship, there was little further information which indicated the parties considered the relationship a long-term relationship
If you are planning to lodge Partner visa application and not sure. Do not risk. Get a professional advice from a Registered Migration Agent

If you have any concerns, please contact Natalia via
E-mail: [email protected]
Skype: agentaustralia
Viber: +61490163467
Phone: +84931341193

01/12/2015

01/12/2015

5 MOST COMMON REASONS PARTNER VISAS GET REFUSED

01/12/2015

PARTNER VISAS TO AUSTRALIA

If you are in relationship with Australian citizen or permanent resident, married, planning to get married or in de-facto relationship this visa category is for you.

There are a few paths you can go with Partner visas, which lead you to obtaining Australian permanent visa in one way or another.

Last financial year the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection increased visa fees for all the Partner visas up to AU$6865 and the current processing time for Partner visas is about 12 months. If you are not quite sure you understand all the requirements and all the ins and outs of Partner visa application process, get a professional advice from Australian Registered Migration Agent. Do not risk, as if you visa application will be refused, you will lose time and money.

I am Australian Resisted (Agent Migration Agent Registration Number: 1460820). I and Australian citizen and have Australian Degree in “Immigration Law”.
I specialised in Australian Partner visas and have already helped many couples to unite and to start a happy family in Australia.