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Migration Talk January 8, 2021 newstarsec

[Video] The Web’s First, Most Detailed Guide to Applying for a Trades Skills Assessment!

What trades occupations are there in Australia? What are the advantages? How do you complete a skills assessment? How do the different assessments differ? What are the specific application conditions and basic requirements? What are the application steps? And what pitfalls can you avoid? In this edition of Migration Talk, lawyer Jack walks you through the three assessment types offered by the assessing authority TRA to give you the most detailed look at the complete trades skills assessment process — second to none! Have a listen — you might just find the information you need!

Migration Talk December 11, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] The Most Complete Roundup Yet of Who’s Exempt from Australia’s Entry-Exit Restrictions – Pandemic Exemption Policies by Visa Type!

Want to enter or leave Australia? Exactly who are Australia's borders open to? What are the exemption policies? Which visas do they cover? In this edition of Migration Talk, lawyer Jack uses two key themes to give you the most detailed rundown of who is exempt from Australia's entry-exit restrictions and the exemption policies during the pandemic. Have a listen!

Migration Talk November 20, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] Suddenly had your visa cancelled? Accidentally “overstayed” into unlawful status? We reveal the hidden “traps” and easy mistakes buried in Australia’s visa conditions — real cases, all covered!

As a major migration nation, Australia's migration law keeps growing more comprehensive. Aside from PR holders, most visa holders' actions are restricted to some degree by their visa conditions — things like where you live, your work hours, health insurance and so on. Don't assume they're just a few lines of fine print: breaching them can get your visa cancelled, and can affect your future visa and migration applications! So what are the common conditions and common mistakes across everyday visas? In this episode of Migration Talk, Jack breaks it all down in the plainest language possible, giving you a full picture of exactly what Australia's visa conditions require and helping you avoid all the hidden "traps" and easy mistakes!

Migration Talk November 13, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] Graduate Visa Perks Compared: Australia vs UK vs US vs Canada! Australian Students Are the Envy of the World! Why Do Those Studying in the US Hate Trump So Much? Plus Bonus Anti-Refusal Tips!

US / UK / Canada / Australia graduate visas — which one should I actually choose? The dilemmas graduates face? What should you watch out for when applying for a graduate visa in these four countries? What do you need to be aware of with Australia's graduate work visa? What are the advantages? What are the benefits? What if your DIY application gets refused?? Shh, don't worry — take a look at this video: Jack walks you through a multi-angle comparison of graduate work visas across different countries! Giving you the most comprehensive rundown of graduate work visas and their pros and cons! There's even a little Double Eleven Easter egg at the end of the video!!

Migration Talk November 6, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] Accountants: Is Waiting It Out Really Your Only Option? Don’t Panic — 6 Tips That Show You Still Have a Way Forward

In the depths of the skilled-migration winter, where exactly does accounting go from here? Chances are your head is spinning all day with: How many EOI points do I need? Is the GTI right for me? Which state suits me best? How do I choose the right programme? Am I better off waiting back home or here in Australia? So many questions, so many loose threads with no clear answer. But don’t panic — take a look at this video: planning your future Australian migration, accounting migration Plan B — everything you need is right here.

Migration Talk October 30, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] The Only Migration Pathway This Winter? A Closer Look at Queensland’s Subclass 491 Visa

Australia’s 2020 migration season could truly be called a "bitter winter": Subclass 189 was all but halved, and countless accountants and IT professionals — all hoping to migrate — were left on Australia’s beaches, buffeted by the incoming cold winds and the mournful cries of seagulls, frozen like statues in an endless wait. Faced with a migration predicament like this: Could it be that all we can do is wait, anxious and helpless? Could it be that there is no other way to migrate to Australia in future? Could it be that I must give up··· Don’t lose heart — amid this migration winter, today’s video may bring you a little warmth, and offer a new hope. Let’s take a look together.

Migration Talk October 23, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] Australia’s Parent Visa Categories — Which One Actually Suits You? Beyond PR, You Have These Options Too

After years of hard work you've finally obtained your Australian green card — not fame and fortune, perhaps, but certainly a settled home and career. Many of our students, once they hold Australian permanent residency, start thinking about bringing their parents over to settle in Australia. In this issue of Migration Talk, we'll walk everyone through the various pathways for Australian parent migration, helping your parents reunite with you in Australia sooner!

Migration Talk October 21, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] Migration Policy Reveals the Reliable Study Majors for the Next 5 Years — Want to Migrate to Australia Successfully? These Are the Majors to Choose

As a popular study destination, Australia draws large numbers of international students every year. But do you know which fields currently have the best prospects there? Beyond the Group of Eight (Go8), which institutions are hiding “treasure majors”? In this episode of Migration Talk, we decode Australia’s reliable study majors for the next 5 years — and find out exactly which ones lead to migration, strong employment and high income.

Migration Talk October 16, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] Real Case Studies of the GTI — Australia’s Hottest 2020 Green Card Pathway! Registered Migration Lawyer Sarah Tackles Common Tricky Questions and Reviews Frequent DIY Application Mistakes.

The GTI quota has tripled, making it a dazzling “new star of migration”! Some “outstanding” applicants were sure they had it in the bag, only to lodge a DIY application and wait in vain. Many relatively “less outstanding” applicants assumed they stood no chance, yet found a way through once they looked closely. This is a highly case-by-case category — so how exactly do you seize your opportunity!? In this edition of Migration Talk, we sit down with registered migration agent Sarah to look at real cases — analysis plus advice!

Migration Talk October 14, 2020 newstarsec

[Video] The Hottest, Most Viable Graduate Migration Pathways in Australia Right Now! Open the Road to PR — Your Turning Point Is Within Reach!

After all that hard work to graduate, are international students finding the path to migration narrower than ever? With Subclass 189/190 skilled migration quotas cut this financial year, graduates are more disheartened than ever! BUT — if you are in Australia and graduating locally, you still have an advantage! Today we take stock of the breakthroughs newly minted graduates in Australia actually have under the current migration policy changes. This edition of Migration Talk helps you uncover new opportunities!