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News February 17, 2021 newstarsec

Are the remaining 189 invitations this financial year only going to medical and shortage occupations? A Plan B for hundreds of occupations like accounting, 2613 and engineering — PR in as little as 2 months!

Last financial year, due to the pandemic, Subclass 189 skilled independent invitations effectively stopped, apart from a small number for pandemic-related occupations, and this has continued right up to now. With the outlook for skilled independent migration looking tough, many applicants have started looking at other migration pathways.

News February 16, 2021 newstarsec

This “Multi-Purpose” Visa Ticks N Boxes at Once! Keep Working + Build Up Points + Wait for Your Invitation — Now Getting Approved Both Onshore and Offshore!

Even though Australia's border remains closed for now, plenty of students are still stranded overseas and unable to get back, and visitor visas lodged offshore aren't being approved either. That said, this period is actually a windfall for part-time work-study visas — the Department of Home Affairs is granting them thick and fast, and whether applicants are onshore or offshore, we're seeing success stories almost every day. This also shows that Australia, while keeping things safe, is very much welcoming international students back to classes here.

News February 15, 2021 newstarsec

Visa about to expire? You might be able to transition directly to PR or provisional PR! This group of people actually has the “means” to consider migrating and staying on!

It's probably peak renewal season for working holiday visas right now, and with international travel yet to fully resume and the pandemic still causing disruption, many 462/417 working holiday visa holders have been getting in touch to ask how they can keep working, studying and enjoying life happily in Australia.

News February 12, 2021 newstarsec

[Video] Forgot to Renew and Overstayed Your Visa — How to Fix It? How to Renew a Student Visa After Failing a Subject? How to Choose Your Next Visa After a Work Visa?

On the migration journey, whenever you face doubts or difficulties, here you'll find the answer that's right for you. Your student visa is about to expire — what do you do? Failed a subject? Moving up to a higher course? Transferring schools? Accidentally became an unlawful non-citizen? Finished study and need to work? Your Subclass 485 is about to expire — what now? In this issue of the Migration Star Insights video, we've gathered and summarised the different situations that arise when a visa is about to expire and set out some options for your reference. Migration consultants Ethan and Jason take a professional angle and use vivid examples to walk you through the different plans one by one. If you have other questions on your mind, leave us a comment and we'll answer them in the next issue!

News January 29, 2021 newstarsec

[Video] Do You Really Understand Australian Parent Migration? Here’s the Full Guide!

What visa categories are available for Australian parent migration? How do you apply? Is there an age limit for the parents? What conditions must the children meet? What is the lodgement process? Can you apply for just one parent first? In this edition of Migration Talk, consultants Jason and Ethan use plain, easy-to-understand language to walk you through the different parent migration pathways and the long- and short-term visas! They even answer common questions at the end of the video! Come and have a listen!

News January 15, 2021 newstarsec

The Most Detailed 2021 Step-by-Step Guide to NSW Subclass 491 and 190

How do you read the NSW Subclass 491 and 190 occupation lists? What exactly are the state nomination requirements? What are the most common questions? And what points do you need to watch out for? In this issue of Migration Talk, Jack the lawyer breaks down NSW Subclass 190 and 491 category by category, giving you the most detailed rundown of NSW state nomination. Come and have a listen — this could well be the direction you set your sights on next!

News December 18, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] Australia’s 2020 Migration Policy Review and 2021 Outlook, With a Bonus Tips Pack!

What migration policy changes unfolded over the whole memorable year of 2020? What did everyone go through this year? Where do the future's bright spots lie, and what can we do right now? In this issue of Migration Talk, consultants Anna and Jason take you through three key themes to review the whole of 2020 and look ahead to the possibilities of the new financial year, plus the most useful tips! Come and take a look!

News December 15, 2020 newstarsec

2020-21 NSW Regional (Subclass 491) Occupation List

News December 5, 2020 newstarsec

Want to Work, Earn and Study in Australia? Choose a Work-and-Study Programme — All the Benefits Explained! No Compulsory English Test, No Large Funds Required!

Work-and-study, as the name suggests, means receiving an Australian education while working part-time outside class hours. As you build your professional skills and English, you can also use your spare time to earn money through part-time work. For a work-and-study programme, Australia is undoubtedly an excellent choice. Australia is one of the world's most liveable countries, with wonderfully pleasant natural scenery — it is often called one of the most naturally beautiful countries in the world. Cities such as Melbourne and Sydney consistently rank near the top of the “world's most liveable cities” lists.

News January 25, 2020 newstarsec

NSW Confirms 3 COVID-19 Cases, Australia Total Reaches 4, Hobart Suspected Case at Royal Hobart Hospital — Latest Advice from Melbourne and Adelaide Authorities

Channel 9 latest update: NSW confirms 3 cases of Wuhan atypical pneumonia (COVID-19), including two males aged 30 and 50, both in isolation at Westmead Hospital. Together with 1 case in Victoria (VIC), Australia now has 4 confirmed cases. Both males isolated at Westmead had travelled to China but were on different flights. / The NSW Health Minister is expected to hold a press conference shortly with further details.