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Video Library November 25, 2019 Arthur

Kirk’s Migration Masterclass – PR Validity and the 155/157 Return Visa

Kirk Yan (Head of Newstarsec Education & Migration’s Melbourne office, MARA-registered migration agent with years of in-depth experience analysing and forecasting immigration policy changes, Editor-in-Chief of the Australian Migration Weekly, affectionately known among clients as ‘God K’.) In this edition of the Migration Masterclass, we cover the “validity period” of Australian PR, the residency obligation, and the specific requirements for

News November 25, 2019 Arthur

Department of Home Affairs Announces Parent Migration Quota Legislation: Contributory Parent Visa Quota Significantly Reduced

The Department of Home Affairs has announced parent migration quota legislation: the Contributory Parent migration quota (cap) has been reduced from 7,175 to 6,096, and the non-contributory parent migration quota has been reduced from 1,500 to 1,275. Those who need to apply are encouraged to submit their parents’ applications as soon as possible to secure a place in the queue.

Video Library November 24, 2019 Arthur

【Video Lecture】A Comprehensive Analysis of Subclass 189 Invitations to Date This Financial Year, Quota Status, and the 189 Invitation Outlook for the Remaining Months of This Financial Year

On 22 November 2019, Kirk hosted an in-person seminar in Melbourne. This is the first part of the seminar, providing a comprehensive analysis of Subclass 189 invitations to date this financial year, quota status, and the 189 invitation outlook for the remaining months of this financial year (please note that the outlook represents solely our own view — feedback is most welcome). If you have any questions, feel free to add my WeChat: kirk491

Uncategorized April 21, 2016 Arthur

Mum and Dad Are Coming to My Graduation! A Complete Guide to the Parent Visitor Visa

Parents visiting Australia · latest 2026 policy Parents’ Subclass 600 visitor visas are now commonly granted for six months, often with condition 8503 This article was written in 2016. From August 2026, Subclass 600 visitor visas have generally been granted with a shorter validity period and often carry condition 8503 (No Further Stay), which closes off the onshore lodgement pathway.

Uncategorized April 21, 2015 Arthur

Parents’ First Trip to Australia: An Arrival Guide (Don’t Worry If You Don’t Speak English!)

Study··|··Migration··|··Visas··|··Investment··|··Employment A note from the Newstarsec editor Another graduation season is coming up, and many parents will soon be on their way to Australia for their children’s graduation ceremonies. For parents heading overseas for the first time who don’t speak English, it can be a little nerve-wracking. The Newstarsec editor is here to walk you through what to expect. On

Uncategorized April 21, 2015 Arthur

A Detailed Guide to Australia’s Long-Stay Parent Visitor Visa

Study··|··Migration··|··Visas··|··Investment··|··Employment Newstarsec Daily Brief Did you know? The Parent migration queue has reopened! Get your applications in early. Editor’s Note Today, the Newstarsec team walks you through the 2014 complete guide to Australia’s long-stay parent visitor visa, so your family’s application can sail through. Are you already picturing your parents flying down to enjoy a stretch of holiday in Australia,

Uncategorized April 1, 2015 Arthur

[The Ultimate Guide] Key Tips for Accountants to Submit EOI Fastest

Click the blue text to subscribeNewstarsec Education & Migration▲for the latest study and migration updates Introduction Accounting candidates have only six invitation rounds left, with just over 800 places remaining — demand is fierce. Because EOI invitations follow a strict rule of equal points decided on a first-come, first-served basis, and most candidates are sitting on 60 points, how quickly

News February 27, 2015 Arthur

Good news! Subclass 485 graduate visa applicants no longer need a Chinese police check

Tap the blue text to subscribeNewstarsec Education & Migration▲ for the latest study and migration news Foreword Latest update, 27 February: the Department of Immigration will no longer require all applicants for the Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa to provide a police-check certificate from their country of residence. The original notice states: unless the Department of Immigration specifically requests a

Uncategorized January 8, 2015 Arthur

[Migration Essentials] State-by-State 190 Nomination Requirements Explained

The Subclass 190 visa is for applicants whose nominated occupation is on the CSOL list. You must secure a 190 nomination from one of the Australian states before you can apply — even reaching 60 points is not enough on its own. Each state maintains its own nominated-occupation list and its own nomination requirements, so applying for the Subclass 190

Uncategorized October 3, 2014 Arthur

[Myth-Busted] Engineering = Instant Migration with No IELTS? Don’t Be Fooled — Here’s the Truth

Recently, several outlets have swallowed the rumour and pushed out misleading articles. Newstars genuinely doesn’t enjoy bursting people’s bubbles, but you need to know that hopes built on rumours tend to come crashing down even harder. Here’s what’s been happening: Newstars has been getting a steady stream of enquiries from engineering students asking whether “engineering is an instant ticket to

Kirk’s Migration Masterclass – PR Validity and the 155/157 Return Visa

Department of Home Affairs Announces Parent Migration Quota Legislation: Contributory Parent Visa Quota Significantly Reduced

【Video Lecture】A Comprehensive Analysis of Subclass 189 Invitations to Date This Financial Year, Quota Status, and the 189 Invitation Outlook for the Remaining Months of This Financial Year

Mum and Dad Are Coming to My Graduation! A Complete Guide to the Parent Visitor Visa

Parents’ First Trip to Australia: An Arrival Guide (Don’t Worry If You Don’t Speak English!)

A Detailed Guide to Australia’s Long-Stay Parent Visitor Visa

[The Ultimate Guide] Key Tips for Accountants to Submit EOI Fastest

Good news! Subclass 485 graduate visa applicants no longer need a Chinese police check

[Migration Essentials] State-by-State 190 Nomination Requirements Explained

[Myth-Busted] Engineering = Instant Migration with No IELTS? Don’t Be Fooled — Here’s the Truth

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