So you are finally feeling a little more settled in Australia, you arrived a while back, you have place to stay, access to transport and are slowly building that circle of friends. Sure there is still a long way to go and you are accepting of that, but things would definitely feel a little more ‘balanced' if you had someone special in your life.
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When you have moved to a new country it is not unusual to experience waves of nostalgia. Nostalgia is described as many things: A yearning to return to the past, a desire to return to a country of origin, or a sentimental memory from a previous relationship.
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The Minister for Immigration has today announced the new Skilled Occupations List which will apply from 1 July 2010
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In the past New Zealand has been seen by many as a back door into Australia. This perception may have been formed as skilled immigration to New Zealand has in the past been easier to achieve than to Australia, and Kiwis were once deemed as Australian permanent residents.
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The Australian Department of Immigration has introduced a number of changes to the sponsorship regime for temporary workers in Australia on subclass 457 visas. These changes come into effect on 14 September 2009 and involve the following:
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The Australian Minister for Immigration yesterday announced significant changes to the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program.
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The recent case of Brandon Huntley, a white South African who was granted asylum in Canada, made big news in the international community. It was interesting to note the fierce reaction from various interest groups – both from within South Africa and from South Africans living abroad. Some criticise him for being a ‘queue jumper' and traitor; others are fascinated by him pulling off the almost unthinkable. I have over the past 10 years of practice been asked by many South African clients if there would be ‘refugee visa options' available for Australia, given the high levels of crime and racial tension in South Africa.
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Subclass 457 visa employees may experience job insecurity during these uncertain economic times. If they are dismissed they face the challenges of finding another Australian employer to sponsor them within a very tight time frame and run the risk of repatriation where their visa is ultimately cancelled.
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I have been asked to write this article to inform holders of Subclass 457 visas currently in Australia of their legal rights in a time of financial uncertainty and retrenchment.
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