Few international students realise how important a professional year course can be when they are planning to apply for permanent residency in Australia. These courses make crucial points and countless opportunities available. Leaving either or both of these on the table can dramatically limit your options. So, what is a Professional year course?...

Most international students plan to apply for professional jobs only after they’ve completed their courses. They get caught up in the stressful cycle of trying to balance work and study whilst on a student visa. Most of them lack confidence to gain a professional job whilst on temporary visas. They aim to complete their studies and gain Australi...

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) announced a number of changes to the 457 visa subclass on April the 19th that sent a shiver through anyone who is either in the process of applying or planning to apply for Australian permanent residency. The changes announced primarily affect those who are planning to apply for visas un...

Australia has been attracting migrants from all over the world since the 1950s. Sunny weather, a high standard of living and a laid-back lifestyle that Australians enjoy have all been significant draws. Since the 1940’s, when the first wave of immigrants from Europe migrated to Australia, running away from the disasters of the war, Australia has...

A high number of international students have completed their higher education courses (predominantly MBA, IT and Accounting) in 2016 and are looking forward to be granted post study work visas. If you want to be an Australian Permanent Resident, planning your pathway is critical to attain this goal. By using the time allotted during the two-year ...

Did you know that four out of five businesses close within the first ten years of operation? One of the main reason is lack of skilled employees. It’s always a challenge to employ the right person. Training employees on a regular basis is important to ensure staff are skilled enough to keep up with the challenges of the business. Many Small Busi...

A high number of Australian businesses recruit overseas workers to fill positions when they find it hard to recruit Australians in such positions. The percentage of these overseas workers can vary depending on the type of business and the location of the business. Most businesses are under the impression that they have to worry about Immigration...

If you’re an international student arriving in Australia and looking for professional employment, these next few points may resonate with you. Like you, most students, have never been to a foreign country before. You may have minimal or no employment experience in a professional environment in your home country and your perceptions about Austral...

As a migration consultant, I help Small Businesses sponsor overseas workers in full time skilled positions. Having been the owner of a Small Business myself, I am aware of the problems Small Businesses have, specifically when it comes to recruitment and retention of skilled staff. It takes at least 6-8 months in our business to train a new staff...