... applicants. The "cap and cease" provision will only apply to offshore GSM visas received before 1 September 2007 - namely subclass 495, 134, 136, 137, 138 and 139 visas. It does not apply to onshore ...

... before the application is finalised. 457 VISAS - SPONSOR'S ATTESTATION On the 1st April 2009, DIAC announced a requirement for sponsors to attest in writing that they have a strong record of, or a ...

... skilled visa. For offshore skilled visas, you must have a positive skills assessment before you apply for the visa. For an onshore skilled visa, you need to have lodged your application for skills assessment ...

... visas. These days it is difficult to get a state nomination, but if you do have one, it means that you don't need as many points to qualify for migration and your application is processed at the highest ...

... TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT VISA? If you are considering staying long term in Australia, then a range of VISA options are open. Below is a list of the most common work visas (and study option) currently available ...