Question: Can you get me a 457 work visa? And can you get me a job? To answer the first question, “it depends if you have an employer sponsor”. To answer the second question, “no”. One of the most common questions I get is: Can you get me a work visa? Answer: It is only possible toRead more

Question: What are my chances of success? Can you definitely get me the visa? A common question I get from visa applicants, sponsors, and employers is “What are my chances of success?” and “Can you guarantee to get a positive outcome?”. The fact of the matter is, applying for anything with the Department of Immigration,Read more

Question: How long does it take to get a visa? The time it takes to get a visa can range from days to months and sometimes years depending on what kind of visa you are applying for. You must also take into consideration the time it takes to “prepare” your application. So if you wantRead more

Question: I just started a new relationship? Can I sponsor my partner? So you’re in a de facto relationship and you’ve learned from friends, family, government officers, and even the immigration website that you “must” be in a relationship for at least 12 months before you can lodge a partner visa. In fact, the commonRead more

Question: I got a band score of 5 in IELTS, do I meet the IELTS requirement for a 457 visa? Most people believe that the passing marks for English is a minimum of 5’s across all four components of the IELTS General Test (i.e. Reading, writing, speaking and listening). However from the 18th of April this year (2015),Read more