As we have established before, Australia’s roots itself is founded on migration and immigration. It’s a turbulent history involving people from the far reaches of the world converging into a large heap of mysterious land to establish one of the best countries on Earth. Here’s an abridged version of that history. Along the way,Read more

    The cost of living down under can be either pricier or more reasonable depending on which part of the country or the type of economy you came from. The mining boom in Australia brought forth stronger dollar value and higher economic upswing, resulting in fears of higher rents, over-priced food, and skyrocketing billRead more

  Last year, the Australian economy spiked up by 3% on the heels of the impending mining boom end, further proving that the lucky country’s financial system is still the well-oiled machinery that it was, and can sustain almost any economic downturn. And in an age where migration is a matter of survival, Australia isRead more

Quality of life is about the happiness and comfort experienced by an individual. It is often used as a shorthand for measuring how good one feels about one’s life. There are formal procedures for calculating this measure that includes factors such as economic, social, physical, political, and spiritual well-being. Australia is well-known for being one ofRead more

Question: What are the main requirements to Sponsor international employees? This is one of the most popular questions I receive from employers. Most employers, during the initial stages of enquiring about how to sponsor employees, seem to THINK that profitability and business size are requirements in the 457 Sponsorship process. Whilst these are normally important measures inRead more

Question: Where do I find reliable visa advice? I want free advice OR only pay only for what I need done. Have you ever tried calling the Department of Immigration’s contact number a few times for help and get different answers each time? Have you tried calling different migration agents and also get different answersRead more

Question: Can you sponsor me (asking VisaOne)? Can you give me / get me / find me a job from any employer in Australia? I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but this article is a re-iteration of one of my previous articles about finding a sponsor/job in Australia. For the sake ofRead more

Question: I am currently separated from my husband, but still legally married, and now in a new de facto relationship. Is it possible to get a spouse visa with my new Australian partner? Complex situations involving past and previous relationships are actually quite common these days. Having worked previously for the Department of Immigration at the beginningRead more

Question: How do I prove the “market salary” requirement for employer sponsored visas? What is the minimum salary to nominate someone on a 457? Ok firstly, let’s deal with the minimum salary question first. The minimum salary threshold for the 457 visa at the moment is $53,900 (gross base salary, not including superannuation). Yes, it doesRead more

Question is “What is the training benchmark for your business?”Read more