Investment NSW issued an announcement yesterday, regarding their next NSW Skilled Migration invitation round. They will conduct a new invitation round, for subclass 190 visa nomination, in the first week of March (next week)! If you are aiming for state nomination in NSW, make sure that your EOI is up to date in SkillSelect this… Continue reading NSW Skilled Migration – A New Invitation Round is Coming!
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Why Me?
So, why should you choose me, a migration agent in Japan, as your registered migration agent? My Background in Migration For many years, I have specialised in helping people migrate to Australia from Japan. There are often quite peculiar problems to overcome when migrating from Japan to Australia. I have seen most (if not all)… Continue reading Why Me?
Toolmaker – Skills in Shortage Series
I saw this story recently and thought the occupation of ‘Toolmaker’ might be a great topic for a ‘Skills in Shortage’ series blog post. For many reasons, there is a lot of discussion in Australia about strengthening the local manufacturing industry. Without a strong manufacturing industry, particularly in the areas of pharmaceuticals, defense, food and… Continue reading Toolmaker – Skills in Shortage Series
My Mission
I am often asked what my mission is for my work in Japan and with Japan-based clients. My mission is to offer future options for people living and working in Japan. Japan is a fantastic country. I have spent much of my life in Japan, and I admire Japan a lot. Spending time in Japan,… Continue reading My Mission
Holiday in Australia?
I am often contacted by people in Japan who want to enjoy a holiday in Australia. If you have a Japanese passport, getting a visa for this purpose is not so difficult. But, if you do not have a Japanese passport, this can be a little more challenging. Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) For these sorts… Continue reading Holiday in Australia?
Business visitor visa to Australia? Please contact me early!
Do you need a business visitor visa to Australia? I often get contacts from people who do not hold a Japanese passport but want or need to travel to Australia for a business meeting, or a conference. Unfortunately, very often, these people contact me a week or so before they want to leave, to ask… Continue reading Business visitor visa to Australia? Please contact me early!
Victorian State Nomination Focusing on Construction
Today I received notice that, for the remainder of the 2024-25 Victorian skilled nomination program, a selection of construction trade occupations are being prioritised for Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) and Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa state nominations. There seems little doubt that this is a reflection of skills shortages in these occupations in Victoria,… Continue reading Victorian State Nomination Focusing on Construction
Skills in Shortage Series – Developer Programmer
This is the first in a planned series of posts about skills in shortage in Australia. Please remember that skills in shortage do change over time – so it is important to always check the status of your occupation with a registered migration agent, before starting along any migration or visa application journey! The occupation… Continue reading Skills in Shortage Series – Developer Programmer
Have you lost Permanent Residence?
I often hear from people who have been an Australian Permanent Resident, but have ‘lost’ their Permanent Residence. Generally speaking, there are two parts to a permanent visa. The first part allows the holder to live in Australia ‘permanently’. The second part allows the holder to travel to Australia, for a certain period of time.… Continue reading Have you lost Permanent Residence?
So, What is an RMA?
If you are on my website and reading this post, you may be wondering what a Registered Migration Agent (RMA) is. In Australia, it is illegal to provide immigration assistance (except in very specific situations) if you are not an RMA or a lawyer who holds a current practicing certificate. Why is this? The reason… Continue reading So, What is an RMA?