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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 12th 2010, 7:29 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,037
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: New Minister for Immigration

There is no way known to man, or woman, that we can tell what the new Minister might do to any list presented to him. Remember he is on a very steep learning curve, going from knowing nothing to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2010, 7:46 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,037
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: New Minister for Immigration

The new Minister's details are already available on his own website. But remember that he will not read anything himself, all communication will be opened by staff.

Chris.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2010, 5:48 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Migration experts.

Of course I can only speak for myself. I give a lot of advice for free, I never refuse to answer a question. If I get a call from someone wanting to come in for an interview, I will talk on the phone...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2010, 5:18 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Migration experts.

Hi John (and Jag please take note) There are agents on here George and myself for instance, that do give professional advice without charging. If Jag means that if one doesnt pay for the advice, then...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2010, 3:32 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,037
Posted By Christopher 15

New Minister for Immigration

Just announced, the new Minister for Immigration and Citizenship is Chris Bowan.
What changes will be made? I believe one for a little while at least. He will need to get comfortable in his new job...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2010, 2:56 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Migration experts.

Hi John

That would be right, and Im sure they will agree, so should be all ok.

Let me know privatelly if you need assistance in this.

Cheers

Chris.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2010, 1:00 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Migration experts.

No that complicated really John.
But you will have to prove 2 things, one is that your son is dependent on you, the other is that his mother agrees to let him come. Interestingly you will have to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 26th 2010, 6:44 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 963
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: New Minister for Immigration

Regardless, it came from close to his office, of course I cant name names. And of course, in politics, a week is a hell of a long time. Will we know the new Government in a week, seems doubtful. If...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 26th 2010, 4:20 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 963
Posted By Christopher 15

Smile New Minister for Immigration

I heard yesterday that even if Labor are returned, Minister Evans will move to a new portfiolio, apparantly he wants out.

DIAC will continue doing what they do best, or in many cases, worst, until...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 10th 2010, 11:20 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 11,880
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Suspension of General Skilled Migration

The new Budget just announced states that the migration program overall will remai at 168,700.

Employer nomination places will increase by 9150 while GSM will DECREASE by 3600. Additionally...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 30th 2010, 4:45 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: I NEED YOUR ADVICE

There is no hard and fast policy about this. Certainly you recognise the issues. DIAC would consider several issues,including if they feel the student visa is a genuine intention to study. They will...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 30th 2010, 3:10 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Hi everyone! Newbie here with a question....

MARA agents have to attend CPD seminars every year and score 10 points. Many seminars offered are by the various assessing bodies. Additionally if an agent deals with assessing authorities he/she...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 30th 2010, 2:59 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 716
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Can Visa be extended

Maybe also consider all the family coming to Australia and have your daughter complete her studies here, just to be safe. THat way she ends up with an Australian qualification. The RRV is not...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 30th 2010, 2:45 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Skill accessment.

Skills assesment of course depends on what your nomnation occupation is, what your qualifications are. You need to look at the SOL list, which will tell you which are the occupations that you may...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 30th 2010, 2:22 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: I NEED YOUR ADVICE

I totally agree, I thought this was being helpful to the original poster, but the thread was hijacked. I must learn to ignore certain comments, and will do. My purpose on here is to help genuine...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 30th 2010, 2:09 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: I NEED YOUR ADVICE

And still does, unless you of course you personally want to stop migration for whatever reasons?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 30th 2010, 1:04 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: I NEED YOUR ADVICE

Of course possible, but unlikely. Australia needs migration, it needs skilled people. The world downturn is nothing new, happened before, will again, but migration has a life of its own. Job ads are...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 30th 2010, 12:44 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: I NEED YOUR ADVICE

There is no reason to think that an applicant that meets all Schedule 1 and 2 criteria will not be granted a visa, eventually.

Cheers
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 30th 2010, 10:44 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,062
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: I NEED YOUR ADVICE

Are you asking if they might refuse your 175 visa BECAUSE you applied for a student visa (if you in fact do)? The answer to that questions would be no, you can have as many applications in at the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 25th 2010, 2:14 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,426
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Children joining me in Perth.

You win, hands up, I surrender, but watch this space, I know that DIAC are looking at this aspect of children who claim dependency.

Cheers
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 25th 2010, 2:04 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,426
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Children joining me in Perth.

Thank you,

You agree that not all children under 18 are necessarilly dependent. That was always my point. Took a while, but you got there. Re prior to 1999, thanks I knew that, been there, done...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 25th 2010, 1:48 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,830
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Recent work experience related to my nominated occupation?

You are correct, my comment was meant to ask why have different criteria relating to work within the same category at all? It only leads to confusion.

Cheers

Christopher McGrath
MARN 0533437
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 25th 2010, 1:33 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,426
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Children joining me in Perth.

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You are correct, there is no ambiguity here. But to find the real answer one has to follow all the links from the meaning of dependent child to the meaning of dependent.

In saying this...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 25th 2010, 1:18 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,830
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Recent work experience related to my nominated occupation?

My comment was related to the points test, which is more flexible than is this:

175.211
(1) If the applicant has nominated a skilled occupation which is specified by the Minister in an instrument...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 25th 2010, 12:25 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 1,426
Posted By Christopher 15

Re: Children joining me in Perth.

Children under 18 are deemed to be dependent, unless there is evidence to the contrary. Likewise children over 18 are deemed to be independent, unless there is evidence to the contrary, such as a 20...
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