by Justin Rickard | Apr 19, 2017 | 457 Visa, Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips, In The Media
Update (20th April 2017) – Justin Rickard was interviewed by the BBC World News service in London regarding the changes to the 457 and Citizenship rules discussed in this article. Listen to the interview below. The Australian Prime Minister made a shock...
by Justin Rickard | Dec 22, 2016 | Australian Visas, Essential Visa Tips
In criminal trials, the prosecution has to prove each element necessary to its case beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil trials, and in migration applications, on the other hand, a party has the burden only of proving affirmative contentions by a preponderance of the...
by Justin Rickard | Dec 20, 2016 | Australian Visas, Refugee Visa
Asylum seekers who arrived in Australia by boat before the decision to deny Australian settlement to persons processed offshore have been given a reason to celebrate. A recent decision by the Federal Court has ruled that the Minister for Immigration, Peter Dutton, has...
by Justin Rickard | Dec 6, 2016 | Australian Visas, In The Media
Numerous reports of migrant visa holders being underpaid by their employers have been published recently with Fair Work Ombudsman publishing a particularly damning report on the treatment of Working Holiday Subclass 417 visa holders. The report by the Fair Work...
by Justin Rickard | Dec 3, 2016 | 457 Visa, Australian Visas, Skilled Migration Visa
Up to 52 occupations have been shortlisted for potential removal from the Skilled Occupation List after a review performed by the Department of Education and Training assessed various criteria including demand and supply and training required within the current...
by Justin Rickard | Jul 27, 2016 | 457 Visa, Australian Visas, Immigration Case Studies, Skilled Migration Visa
Why apply for a 457 Visa and who is it suitable for? The temporary work (skilled) visa (subclass 457) has existed for around 20 years and allows skilled workers from an approved government list of occupations to come to or remain in Australia and work. Approved...
