Modern Migration Australia

30/06/2024

Great News to start the new migration year .. we look forward to the new WA DAMA and getting our clients a share of the 5000 position available under the State Nomination Scheme

The Cook and Albanese Labor Governments have signed a deal for 10,000 skilled migration places for 2024-25, creating more opportunities for the State's economy and residential construction industries.

15/06/2024

When the numbers tell the true story - Check your prejudices

According to the UTS:ACRI/BIDA Poll 2023, 73 percent of Australians take the view that ‘Foreign buyers from China drive up Australian housing prices’, while 68 percent say that ‘Chinese investors have negatively affected the rental market for residential real estate in Australia’.[1] Similar...

20/09/2023

New Zealand citizens, student visa working hours, and more.
Australia immigration latest changes.

14/09/2023

Student visas, sponsored visas, and the latest update from Modern Migration Australia.

07/09/2023

A permanent visa to Australia? The skill assessment is step 1.

30/08/2023

There are lots of sponsors looking for employees.

23/08/2023

Hong Kong passport holders update - permanent residency in Australia.

16/11/2022

We love a success story and helping our clients with their visas.

14/09/2022

The Skilled Independent Visa Program.

Our latest update from Modern Migration Australia.

05/08/2022

Student visas and refusal rates.

Here's our latest update...

28/07/2022

Are you a student waiting on a visa?

06/04/2022

Have you heard of the skilled employer sponsored visa?

15/03/2022

Tears of Joy today with the grant of our client's Subclass 100 Permanent Visas.

While every visa grant is special, some have a story behind them that highlights how tough the journey to Australia can be. This is one such story and it needs to be told because it is a story of enormous strength and absolute determination of the sponsor to fight for her family.

This story begins seven years ago with the lodgement of a Subclass 309. Within a year, this application is refused for the 1st time. By her own determination, the sponsor appeals this decision and mounts a successful defence at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and the application is remitted back to the Department for reconsideration according to law.

However, in late 2018, the application is again refused but this time on PIC 4020 grounds – the brutality of this piece of awful prejudicial and grossly unfair legislation is fully evident by the as applied to this visa application. The sponsor again lodges an appeal.

Seeing the seriousness of PIC4020 – the sledge hammer - the sponsor sought legal advice. In November 2020 with notice of the hearing having already been issued and having lost confidence in the law firm representing her, the sponsor was referred to us by a community member and sought a further opinion. With the AAT Hearing fast approaching we sat down with her to understand the full circumstances and to determine what was the best approach.

Subsequently, we took on the AAT Appeal and immediately set about preparing our submission. In late January 2021 we along with our clients we attended the hearing where the client expressed herself with honestly and clarity that underpinned a successful outcome. Early February 2021 we get the news we all wanted - a positive decision and the application was again remitted to the Department for further determination.

This signalled stage two of our process which commenced with us immediately contacting the offshore Mission processing this application and provided them with a copy of the decision and our first request for priority processing is made.

This began a near 14-month campaign to get to today’s positive decision. It required constant emailing, further submissions, persistence and finally escalation to the highest level within that Mission to get to today’s outcome.

As a journey, we thank our clients for there trust in us and as the Director of Modern Migration, I want to say how very proud I am of our dedicated team of hardworking and intelligent professionals with whom none of this would have been possible.

Today now becomes day one of a new journey and future together for our clients as a family. We wish them every success for the future ahead.

10/03/2022

Graduating and looking to stay in Australia?

Here are some details about the subclass 485 Graduate Visa.

15/02/2022

Does your visa allow you to leave and return to Australia? It all depends...

29/12/2021

A Good Visa Consultation?

Here's how we do it.

12/12/2021

🌲MMA Christmas closure 2021.

MMA's office is closed from 24th December 2021 and reopening on 3rd January 2022.

Have a very Merry Christmas everyone 🥰.

03/12/2021

HOW MUCH DOES A VISA COST?

Today we are looking at one of the most common questions we get.

For further information reach out to us at Modern Migration Australia: (08) 6555 7718.

22/11/2021

Did you know?

Australia has a COVID-19 visa, also known as the subclass 408 special events visa.

Check out our latest video for all the information.

For any further information: (08) 6555 7718

04/11/2021

Your love story is important!

Applying for a spouse/parter visa for Australia?

Here's what you need to know...

For further information contact our office at: [email protected]

03/11/2021

🤩 We love hearing from our clients and are extremely honoured to help with visa applications.

26/10/2021

📣 Exciting News 📣

Welcome to our new series!

As experts when it comes to migration and Australia, we are proud to bring all the latest news, updates, and information that will assist our audience with their visas, citizenship, and appeals.

Stay tuned for all the latest and we invite you to contact us via our website or office with any questions:

📞 (08) 6555 7718

📨 [email protected]

28/09/2021

SOUTH AUSTRALIA- 70 OCCUPATIONS WILL BE OPEN TO OFFSHORE APPLICANTS

To manage South Australia’s COVID recovery response, an additional 70 occupations will be open to applicants currently residing offshore from Tuesday 28 September 2021.

The minimum requirements for state nomination include at least 8 years work experience in the occupation or closely related occupation and a proficient plus English level. Full requirements for each occupation will be shown on South Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.

Full details can be viewed via https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/.../nomination-requirements

16/09/2021

🤩👉 Australia's Asian Top 40 - APAC News
A diverse group of individuals who’ve made an outstanding contribution to Australian life have been named among the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians for 2021 https://apac.news/australias-asian-top-40/

diverse group of individuals who've made an outstanding contribution to Australian life have been named among the 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians for 2021

17/08/2021

A new agriculture visa for workers from ASEAN nations is currently being negotiated.

The Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud said the announcement of a new seasonal agriculture worker visa will come as huge relief to the agriculture industry that has been crying out for a secure workforce.

Applications will likely start from November 2021 or early in 2022, subject to vaccination take-up in ASEAN countries.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/new-agricultural-visa-to-be-extended-to-asean-countries-before-end-of-the-year

Acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack has promised to help farmers fill labour shortages by delivering a new agriculture visa before the end of the year.

27/07/2021

09/07/2021

"A 47-year-old Victorian woman has been sentenced to nine months jail after pleading guilty to several charges relating to providing unregistered migration assistance.

In some cases, her unwitting victims believed they had immigrated legally to Australia, only to discover the fraud when attempting to return to the country from overseas and being denied entry because they did not hold a valid visa..."

👉 If you want professional help, always check if a Migration Agent is registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) to avoid fraud and unlawful advice.

☎️ Contact us now at [email protected] if you need migration advice or help with any Australian Visa or Citizenship process.



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07/07/2021

📣 📣📣 2021-2022 Western Australia Skilled Migration Program Major Changes!!!

HIGHLIGHTS:
📌 Introduction to WA Skilled Migration Occupation List Schedule 1 and Schedule 2.
📌 Many occupations now added to WASMOL (including schedule 1 and schedule 2)
📌 There are separate experience requirements for schedule 1 and schedule 2.

Candidates may be nominated by the Western Australian Government under two streams:
✅ General
✅ Or Graduate.

🎯 Western Australian State nomination minimum requirements – GENERAL STREAM

👉 Requirements for WASMOL Schedule 1

• be currently residing in Australia.
• have an occupation listed as available and eligible for the intended visa subclass on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List Schedule 1
• be able to claim and give evidence of work experience in the Expression of Interest this requirement can be met through:
- at least 1️⃣ year of Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the last 10 years; OR
- at least 3️⃣ years of overseas work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the last 10 years.
• Meet the minimum English language requirements.
• have a contract of employment for full time employment for at least 1️⃣2️⃣ months in the nominated or closely related occupation in Western Australia.

👉 Requirements for WASMOL Schedule 2

• be currently residing in Australia
• have an occupation listed as available and eligible for the intended visa subclass on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List Schedule 2
• meet the minimum English language requirements.
• have a contract of employment for full time employment for at least 1️⃣2️⃣ months in the nominated or closely related occupation in Western Australia.

🎯 Western Australian State nomination minimum requirements – GRADUATE STREAM

• be currently residing in Australia.
• have an occupation listed as available and eligible for the intended visa subclass on the Graduate Occupation List (GOL)
• have gained a Certificate III or higher qualification in Western Australia, including a requirement to have completed at least 2️⃣ years of full-time study in Western Australia at a Western Australian university, higher education provider, TAFE, registered training provider or English language provider.
• Demonstrate:
- at least 6️⃣ months of paid Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the past five years. Applicants must enter work experience evidence in their SkillSelect Expression of Interest,
OR
- a contract of employment for full time employment in Western Australia for at least 6️⃣ months in the nominated (or closely related) occupation.

Occupation Lists: https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/occupation%20lists

Source: https://migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia

28/06/2021

From 12am (Australian Eastern standard time), 1 July 2021, new citizenship application fees apply .

Fees are increasing to more accurately reflect the cost of application processing.

Citizenship application fees (effective 1 July 2021)

📍 Australian citizenship by conferral—General eligibility (Form 1300t):
Standard fee $490
Concession fee* $70
Child 15 years or younger applying on the same form as parent / Fee exemption^ Nil

📍 Australian citizenship by conferral—Other situations (Form 1290):
Standard fee $300
Concession fee* $35
Child 15 years or younger applying on the same form as parent / Fee exemption^ Nil

📍 Australian citizenship by descent (Form 118)
Single application / First sibling when two or more siblings apply $315
Second and each subsequent sibling appl​ying at the same time $130

📍 Australian citizenship for children adopted under full Hague Convention or bilateral arrangements (Form 1272)
Single application / First sibling when two or more siblings apply $315
Second and each subsequent sibling applying at the same time $130

📍 Renunciation of Australian citizenship (Form 128) $265
Resumption of Australian citizenship

📍 Resumption of Australian citizenship $210
Child 15 years or younger applying on the same form as parent Nil

📍 Evidence of Australian citizenship (Form 119)
Separate application for evidence of Australian citizenship $240
Application for replacement of evidence of Australian citizenship lost, destroyed or damaged due to a natural disaster Nil

* Fee concessions for forms 1300t and 1290

For more information, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website.

03/06/2021

😊✨🎉 May was an exciting month for our team at Modern Migration Australia as good news for several of our clients when Visa Approvals arrived

✅ Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (Subclass 188) for our client from Vietnam!!! - Western Australian State Government Nomination
Such a great pleasure for our client and his family and the team as it was a complex process with immense amount of documentation and information required. And we did it!

✅ Partner (Provisional) (subclass 309) for an applicant from Japan - The couple was intended to get married last year in Japan however COVID- 19 forced a change of plan. The couple still got married but after excellent work from our Senior Agent, the couple where able to get married and have the visa granted whilst Onshore.

✅ Other Visas Granted – Subclass 190, Student Onshore, Visitor Onshore

👉 If you need advice or help with any Australian Visa or Citizenship process, we are here and ready to apply our ethical, intelligence and professionalism to help you achieve your goals.

😊✨🎉 Tháng 5 là một tháng đầy phấn khởi với team của chúng tôi tại Modern Migration Australia (MMA) khi nhiều khách hàng đã được Bộ Di Trú cấp visa, bao gồm:

✅ Visa Đổi mới Kinh doanh và Đầu tư (Subclass 188A) cho khách hàng của chúng tôi từ Việt Nam !!!
Đây là một niềm vui lớn không chỉ cho khách hàng của chúng tôi và gia đình anh ấy mà còn là minh chứng rõ nét cho sự thành công của team MMA. Đây là một qui trình visa phức tạp với số lượng tài liệu và thông tin lớn. Và chúng tôi đã thành công!!!

✅ Visa vợ chồng (Tạm thời) (subclass 309) cho khách hàng từ Nhật Bản - Cặp đôi này đã dự định kết hôn vào năm ngoái tại Nhật Bản, tuy nhiên COVID- 19 đã giữ chân họ tại Úc. Với sự nỗ lực làm việc của Senior Agent di trú của chúng tôi, cặp đôi đã có được giải pháp về thủ tục kết hôn tại Nhật Bản trong khi họ vẫn đang ở Úc - theo đúng yêu cầu của Bộ Di Trú. Giờ đây, visa vợ chồng của họ đã được cấp trong khi họ vẫn đang ở Úc.

✅ Các thị thực khác được cấp bao gồm và không giới hạn: Visa định cư tay nghề Úc 190, Visa du học cho du học sinh, kéo dài nhiều lần Visa du lịch cho người đã ở tại Úc trong mùa dịch.

👉 Nếu bạn cần tư vấn hoặc trợ giúp về bất kỳ quy trình Thị thực nào của Úc hoặc nộp hồ sơ xin Quốc tịch Úc, chúng tôi, bằng tất cả sự chuyên nghiệp và lương tâm của mình luôn sẵn sàng giúp bạn.