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

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Question: Am I eligible to sponsor (as a business)? What are training benchmarks? Rather than regurgitating what is explained on the official immigration website, I am going to answer this question as simply as possible. Ok… If you are a NEWLY ESTABLISHED business (operating for less than 12 months or just starting up), then inRead more

Question: How soon can I apply for PR (permanent residency) after the grant of my 457 visa? This is one of the top questions that me and my team get asked after helping people acquire a 457 (employer sponsored working visa). Most people actually think that you “must” wait for 2 years on a 457Read more