English language requirements under the new skilled migration points test By Jane Smith, Immigration Barrister 20 June 2011 On 1 July 2011 a new points test will come into force for a number of skilled migration visa applications. Read More
Waiver of the health criterion now available in NSW By Jane Smith, Immigration Barrister 27 September 2010 From 22 September 2010, it is possible for applicants in NSW to obtain a waiver of the health criterion where they have applied for the following permanent visas Read More
457 visas, the English Language Criterion and Exemptions By Jane Smith, Immigration Barrister 26 July 2010 This article has been prepared on the basis that applicants will be lodging their 457 visa application on or after 1 July 2010. Read More
Changes to the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) for 457 visas By Jane Smith, Immigration Barrister 26 July 2010 Effective 1 July 2010 there was an increase in the TSMIT for 457 visa nominations. Read More
Evidence required to include dependent children in a visa application By Jane Smith, Immigration Barrister 12 April 2010 Evidence required to include dependent children in a visa application Read More
Changes to health requirements for onshore Skilled Migration applicants By Jane Smith, Immigration Barrister 8 April 2010 Changes to health requirements for onshore Skilled Migration applicants Read More