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Australian visa applicants - beware of mining industry rorts

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Hospitality visa update - govt admits shortfall of 92,000 workers by 2015

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WA, SA and Queensland State Migration Plan Updates – new sponsorship lists effective immediately

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What is mean by "Routine Background Check"

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Susan Wareham McGrath replied to Aakash Sapkota's discussion 'TRN'

Hi Akash Have you had any news yet? Best wishes Susan

Jan 31

Susan Wareham McGrath replied to Dirk Van Dort's discussion 'Subclass 176 Sponsored Visa- CATEGORY 5'

Hi Dirk DIAC hasn't allocated any offshore Category 5 applications to Case Officers yet. I'm hoping that with the new SkillSelect skilled migration program and its new visa classes to be introduced in July, DIAC will be motivated to…

Jan 31

Australian visa applicants - beware of mining industry rorts

Hi allAdvice from Queensland's Minister for Mining, for people looking for work in Australia's mining and resources sector. Australian visa applicants seeking sponsored work in the mining and resources industry should do their research before signing up to agencies claiming to be recruiting for the resources industry.“Shonky businesses are targeting jobseekers wanting to get a foot in the door in the mining industry,” according to Queensland’s Minister for Mining, Mr Sterling Hinchliffe .Mr…See More

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Hospitality visa update - govt admits shortfall of 92 000 workers by 2015

Hi allAn update on the proposed hospitality visa: Australia’s hospitality and tourism industry is so short staffed the government is in discussions to import 36,000 cooks, waiters and bartenders to fill vacancies with another 56,000 needed by 2015, according to federal Tourism Minister, Martin Ferguson.Experts say high-paying mining jobs are luring young Australian workers from traditional fields such as retail and hospitality, while others would rather go on the dole than do certain jobs…See More

Discussion posted by Susan Wareham McGrath Jan 29

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WA, SA and Queensland State Migration Plan Updates – new sponsorship lists effective immediately

Hi all Some "hot off the press" news for your information. Please pass it on to any friends or colleagues who are planning to apply for State Sponsorship with Qld or SA, particularly in the medical, nursing or IT fields, as it could impact on their plans quite considerably.New State Sponsorship ListsQld, SA and WA lists updatedChanges effective immediatelyQueensland, South Australia and Western Australia have revised their sponsorship lists, with the changes effective immediately. WA has only…See More

Discussion posted by Susan Wareham McGrath Jan 26

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Susan Wareham McGrath replied to Aakash Sapkota's discussion 'TRN'

Hi Aakash TRN stands for Transaction Reference Number and is the reference DIAC gives you when you lodge an electronic visa application. To follow up a paper based application if you don't yet have a CO, you'll need to use…

Jan 14

Susan Wareham McGrath replied to sajjad khan's discussion 'Sponsor visa 176'

Hi Sajjad No, unfortunatelly, even with a sponsor, you need to prove that you meet the English language threshold, which is a minimum score of six in each of the four components of IELTS. Your test results must be from a test you sat no more…

Jan 4

Susan Wareham McGrath replied to Melanie Toal's discussion 'Any possibility of visa? Time is running out!'

Hi Melanie McGrath Migration Agents is Australia's longest established immigration law firm - we've been in practice for 30 years and have assisted thousands of people to emigrate. We offer free visa eligiblity assessments and…

Jan 4

Susan Wareham McGrath and Anish Anthony are now friends Dec 30, 2011

Susan Wareham McGrath replied to Sunil Karthikeyan's discussion 'IELTS waiver'

You're very welcome, Sunil! Best regards Susan

Dec 20, 2011

Susan Wareham McGrath replied to Jacinthe Milton's discussion 'Work Abroad? Australia Needs More Skilled Nurses and Other Workers Now'

Hi Jacinthe Welcome to Embrace Australia! If any of your agents would like to assist us in giving ongoing free advice to members of the Embrace Australia community when your "access us via email for 3 days in return for promoting us on…

Dec 19, 2011

Susan Wareham McGrath replied to Umair Mehfooz's discussion 'South Australia Planning level'

Hi Umair SA bases its decision on the number of places left for an occupation at the time of decision. So if an application is in the pipeline when the quota is filled, it won't be proceeded with. Best…

Dec 19, 2011

Susan Wareham McGrath replied to Sunil Karthikeyan's discussion 'IELTS waiver'

Hi Sunil Your wife won't have to sit IELTS if she can provide evidence that her degree required at least two years of full time study and all instruction was conducted in English. Cheers Susan Susan Wareham McGrath Registered…

Dec 19, 2011

Gollywobbler replied to Susan Wareham McGrath's discussion 'DIAC sets the record straight on misleading "boat people" email'

Hi Susan The boat people heading for Australia ought to be heading for the UK instead. The "irregular arrivals" who apply for Asylum in the UK are very well treated, according to the newspapers. The UK has to put up with…

Dec 10, 2011

DIAC sets the record straight on yet another "boat people" email

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has warned that an email currently in circulation, entitled “The truth about the boat people” is inaccurate, misleading and inflammatory. Here is the truth about the claims made in the email: FACT 1People in immigration detention do NOT receive cash payments and do NOT have access to welfare. In particular, they most certainly do NOT receive “thousands of dollars in welfare benefits” as claimed in the email. FACT 2People in immigration are…See More

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Should I include a career objective statement in my Australian CV?

In Australia, there are two schools of thought about whether to include career objective statements in résumés.

Some employers like to see objective statements. They feel that including objective statements demonstrates that you will fit in well with the employing organisation, and also indicates that you are serious about your career. Where there are many applicants for a job, objective statements can also be of benefit in assisting employers decide which résumés to continue reading…

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Posted on November 26, 2011 at 10:00pm

Interview thank you letters - a simple way to stand out from the job-seeking crowd

The competition for good jobs across all levels of Australia’s job market is tough; and with many excellent applicants competing for a limited number of good jobs, it’s essential that you make the most of every opportunity to stand out from the competition.

An easy way to do this, but surprisingly, one that is followed by very few job applicants, is to follow up each interview you attend with a simple thank-you letter.

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Posted on November 3, 2011 at 11:07pm

"Tell us a little about yourself" - how to answer five tough interview questions

Answering interview questions effectively is a crucial part of the Australian jobsearch process. With a little advance preparation and practice, you can address the most difficult questions professionally and give yourself a strong advantage over applicants who walk into an interview unprepared. More...

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Posted on October 28, 2011 at 1:00am

Are you getting the best value from your Registered Migration Agent?

When you retain a registered migration agent, you are making an investment in their skills, training, expertise and compliance with the Migration Agents’ Code of Conduct. You expect that the return on your investment will be the grant of a visa, in the smoothest, fastest and least stressful way possible.

So how do you get the best value from your investment in a Registered Migration Agent?

Firstly, make sure you are aware of their fee structure and service standards before… Continue

Posted on October 11, 2009 at 10:34pm

I'm on the CSL, but should I apply for State Sponsorship to get my application processed faster?

One of the questions that many applicants are pondering as a result of the 23 September processing priority changes is "I'm on the CSL, but should I apply for State Sponsorship to get my application processed faster?".

For people who are considering that option, below are some facts which I hope will be of interest.

For clarification, please be aware that the comments below do not represent advice on Australian migration law and should not be taken as such.… Continue

Posted on September 28, 2009 at 12:00am — 3 Comments

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At 9:38pm on February 8, 2012, Mohsin Karim said…: What is mean by "Routine Background Check"

At 8:40am on September 7, 2011, Mahboob Ali said…: Hi Susan , This is Mahboob Ali 33 years old , has experience of 10 years as a oil/gas plant operator in a multinational company. My occupation is in schedule-4 , so would you please guide me how can I apply for state/regional or employee sponsorship?? I am curiously waiting for your reply. yours sincerely Mahboob Ali

At 7:49am on August 15, 2011, barkatali said…: Name:baks
Date of Visa application: 10/12/2011 (Diac)
Nationality: Indian
High/Low Risk: HR
Trade/profession:Office manager
Visa type: 176
Which State Sponsored: ACT
Date of SMP Applications: 12/05/11
Date of SMP Granted: 18/10/11
Onshore/offshore: offshore
Pre-November 2010 Category: 2
Medicals submitted: Mar 02 Front Loaded
Police check submitted: Mar 13 Front Loaded
Date CO assigned: 14 Feb 2011.
On 22 April 2011, I send a mail to my case officer for the status of my application.On 05 May 2011, I received the mail from my Case officer replying that ur case is under external and internal process, and they can finalise within 3 month.I want to know that how much time they took for external and internal checking and what they are checking ?
Its now more than four month complete.....

Thanks..

At 11:49am on July 18, 2011, ishwor gurung said…: Hi Susan, nice to see the answers and feedback for so many people. i also have one question today that i wanna ask with you.

the thing is, i had applied for 885 visa on early 2009. i had already finish my TR(485) visa. i am just looking forward for my 885 visa final outcome. can you plz suggest me what is the best way to make visa process faster or how long it gonnna take still?

me and my wife is still waiting for final result and we will be thankful for your reply. bye

At 3:18pm on July 4, 2011, Errol Aviet said…: Hi! Susan.

I am Errol and i am a teacher by profession.I am 37 years old. I hold 13 years of experience.I hold a bachelors degree.I am very keen on migrating to Australia. It would be nice if you could guide me through. Please advise me as to which Visa will suite me.

Thanks a ton

Errol

At 3:57am on June 30, 2011, PRATIMA SINGH MAIDH said…: Hi, I PRATIMA SINGH MAIDH had applied for 475visa for south AUS and my medical was done on 03mar2010 and till now status online showing is processing commenced i just wanna know how long DIAC will take to make decision for my application my application was finnally submitet to diac was 24FEB2010

At 7:37am on May 24, 2011, PRASHANT BILIMORIA said…: Dear Susan

By occupation I am a haridresser and have sponorship of WA. But now my occupation is being removed. What do you think is there any chances of my occupation to be back in the SMP of WA.?

I would like to know will the catagory 4 will be processed in coming financial year July 2011.

At 3:25pm on May 16, 2011, fozia sajjad said…: hy how r u i want to know some information for my brother whowant to come in the australia

for work he is in dubai working as shawal oprator

please give me some information

thank u

fozia

At 1:04pm on April 26, 2011, Tuaha said…: Hi! My visa card only allows upto a maximum of approx. AUD $1,000 online payment. Is there any way I can pay keeping that limit in mind?

At 3:20pm on April 19, 2011, Stephen Reed said…: Hi Susan

My name is Stephen, I am 25 years old and am from Manchester, England. Next month I will be sitting my final exams at Manchester Metropolitan University and I am looking at persuing a career in eductation. The course I will be completing next month is a BA (Hons) History Degree and after I finish this course I am going to take a course in learning a language. I am interested in teaching and will be applying to take a PGCE teaching course this year and hopefully be accepted next September.

I am just wondering if you would be able to advise me on where I could find information on a career in education in Australia, and the requirments and experience I would need if teaching posistions became available in the near future.

Kind Regards

Stephen Reed

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