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From 1 July 2024, Temporary Graduate, Visitor and Maritime Crew visa holders will be unable to apply for a Student visa while in Australia. In addition to existing visas from which it is already not possible to apply for a Student visa onshore, the complete list of visa holders that will be unable to apply for a Student visa onshore are: Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) Subclass 600 (Visitor) Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority) Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment) Subclass 651 (eVisitor) Subclass 771 (Transit) Subclass 988 (Maritime Crew) Subclass 995 (Diplomatic Temporary) – primary visa holders only Subclass 403 (Temporary Work) International Relations)) – Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream Subclass 426 (Domestic Worker (Temporary) – Diplomatic or Consular) Visa hopping has contributed to a growing cohort of ‘permanently temporary' former international students living in Australia. These changes, combined with other measures, will help to close this loophole and put an end to this practice. Temporary Graduate Visa holders should depart Australia, or find skilled jobs and/​​or other visa pathways, including those that may lead to becoming permanent residents of Australia. Visitor visa applicants who intend to study will be required to apply for their Student visa from offshore.​ Student visa applicants genuinely intending to pursue studies in Australia can apply outside Australia. Those who meet the criteria will be granted a Student visa. Link to Home Affairs / further reading: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1211

The WA DAMA, combined with WA’s existing State Nominated Migration Program, will enable up to 10,000 overseas workers to settle in WA annually and help address critical workforce shortages in the state. From 1 July 2024, a new state-wide Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for Western Australia will come into effect. The WA DAMA, combined with WA’s existing State Nominated Migration Program, will enable up to 10,000 overseas workers to settle in WA annually and help address critical workforce shortages in the state. WA Employers will continue to be able to access the occupations and concessions of DAMAs that are in operation for relevant regions of WA. Additionally, employers will now be able to access a broader list of occupations and concessions under the new WA DAMA. For further information, see: Designated Area Migration Agreement.

From 1 July 2024, visa conditions 8107, 8607 and 8608 are changing in response to the Australian Government's Migration Strategy. These changes address the commitment to help tackle worker exploitation and drive productivity. We have made improvements to support the labour market mobility of temporary migrants who have the following visas: Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494). Holders of these visas who stop working with their sponsoring employer will have more time to find a new sponsor, apply for a different visa or arrange to depart Australia. These visa holders will have up to: 180 days at a time, or a maximum of 365 days in total across the entire visa grant period.

The Australian government legalises documents by issuing either an apostille or authentication certificate. We apply either an apostille or authentication certificate to the original document you supply. The apostille or authentication certificate verifies the signature, stamp or seal on the or...

Australian Notary Publics can 'notarise' documents for use overseas. This is different from legalising. Many receiving authorities are satisfied with a notarised document. They may not ask you to take the extra step to get it legalised. We can't tell you what an overseas authority wants. Always...

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Thinking about moving to Australia? Well, get ready for a visa journey that's as diverse as the country itself! Whether you're dreaming of a short stay, aiming for permanent residency, pursuing education, business opportunities, or simply reuniting with loved ones, there's a visa waiting just for...

Notaries have a limited role within Australia but when certain documents are required to be presented in a foreign country, notary services Melbourne, or notary public services become relevant. Although, in general terms, the duties performed by a notary are similar to that of attorneys, the work...

A notary public holds a very important role in legalising and proving documentation legitimate for international use. However, there are many common misconceptions surrounding notary publics and what their role actually entails. The common myths about notary publics are: Notaries can give lega...

It is usually assumed that notary attestation and notarisation are the same thing and involve the same procedure. However, this is not necessarily the case. Each of these services apply different procedures and outcomes. Visatec Legal provides years of high quality, efficient and trustworthy nota...

Working under a Australian Student Visa has many benefits as it provides internationals the opportunity to gain study and working experience in a new country filled with endless educational opportunities. What is a student visa? A student visa is a legal addition added to a person's passport that...

Notary public services in Melbourne are available at Visatec legal. We are dedicated to delivering high quality notary public services to many clients across our 20 years of experience and we know that there are many frequently asked questions about what notary public services involve. Every ques...

Notary public authentication is very important in certifying documentation for international use. With a world that is constantly relying on digital service and technological advancements. The growth of digital notarisation has increased rapidly. There are many benefits of digital notarisation an...

Applying for a Visa can be made so much easier after you determine which type of visa application you can be eligible for. At Visatec legal we offer a variety of visa applications suited to all kinds of purposes.  Now it's all a matter of which visa to apply for.  If you are seeking to begin a vi...

Most notary public services, notarisation offices and digital notarisation in Australia are focused on approving and providing notary attestation to allow for documents to be used in foreign nations.  Notary public services in Australia constitute legal acts allowing written records to be useful ...

Discover the best pubs in Melbourne carefully selected by our Migration Agents. Emigrating to melbourne is all about the work-life balance, after all life is for living. For new migrants and expats, Melbourne offers a wealth of establishments that pride themselves in serving the best food and dri...

We love Melbourne! There we said it. Being an immigration lawyer Melbourne is fantastic as we get to enjoy the world's best coffee every day. One of the best things about working in Melbourne is getting to explore our many coffee shops. Melbourne arguably has the best coffee in the world and we'r...

Melbourne is one of the most popular cities to live in the world. In fact, the Victorian capital was ranked second on ‘the most livable cities in the world' list by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2018, behind only Vienna and previously it's held the title for no.1 most liveable city for the p...

The Federal Government of Australia announced some changes to its Migration Australia programme recently. The new arrangements for skilled work visa applications include changes in the following areas: Point-Based Skilled Migration, Employer Sponsored Visas, Global Talent Visa scheme and increase...

Do you already have a subclass 405 Investor Retirement or subclass 410 Retirement Visa for Australia? Instead of applying for a new visa every four to five years, what if you can gain permanent residency in Australia? This is no longer a dream, thanks to the latest changes in Migration Australia ...

Some things that will influence your ability to acquire a skilled working visa will include the following: English ability, work history, education level, sponsorship, age, and occupation.  If you want to know if you qualify for this visa take our FREE ETA/Visas Assessment now https://www.visat...

Hello Summer! My absolute favorite time of the year in Melbourne! The sun is shining, the beats are turned up loud, the drinks are flowing, and the nightlife is in full-on party mode. We've rounded up the best markets, pop-ups, musicals, and events this summer, so you can rest assured that you'll...

Want to know the best Markets in Melbourne to eat, shop and explore? Well, you've landed in the right place, because I have the ultimate round-up for you. Every market in Melbourne offers a truly authentic local experience and captures the history of the site and its people in their respective un...

It's that time of the week again… Oh yes, we're getting close to the weekend and we're ready for some live sports action. Living and working in Melbourne as a Migration Agent is great as we get to help more people like you emigrate to this amazing city and we get to share our experiences and life...