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September 21, 2021 · Mingqiang
Is Getting Married / Divorced the Same in China and Australia? Do Both Have a Cooling-Off Period?
If you plan to marry or divorce in China or Australia, distinguish between their procedures. Divorce by agreement in China requires agreement on matters including property, debts and custody. Australia generally requires 12 months’ separation, with divorce, property and custody dealt with separately.
September 17, 2021 · Mingqiang
“I was fined $3,000 because I didn’t know I needed a permit to travel across LGAs for work — can I appeal?”
If fined for unknowingly breaching COVID-19 rules, you can seek review, but lack of knowledge alone cannot overturn the fine. If you seek a court hearing after an unsuccessful review, consider the court application fees and the risk of a harsher penalty if you lose.
September 16, 2021 · Mingqiang
“Is My Boss Forcing Me to Get Vaccinated Before I Can Work?” Can I Sue Him?
Whether you must follow an employer’s COVID-19 vaccination direction depends on public health orders, contractual provisions and workplace risks. Dismissal because a physical disability or other medical reason prevents vaccination may constitute disability discrimination; unfair dismissal must still be assessed according to the particular circumstances.
July 23, 2021 · Qiqi
Visa Refused or Cancelled? Act Quickly — an AAT Appeal May Give You Another Chance
After a visa refusal or cancellation in Australia, check AAT appeal eligibility and lodgement deadlines. Onshore refusal appeals must be lodged within 21 days of receiving the refusal letter; cancellations generally allow only 5 or 7 days. Offshore applications generally require a sponsor for appeal eligibility.
June 22, 2021 · Qiqi
Big News! Opportunities for Accounting/Auditing/Multiple Engineering/ICT Occupations! Australia’s Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List Adds 22 Occupations!
On 22 June 2021, PMSOL added 22 occupations, bringing the total to 41, including accounting, auditing, engineering and ICT occupations. Employer-sponsored applications for listed occupations receive priority processing, with the list applying to applicants in Australia and overseas.
June 9, 2021 · Qiqi
The Top 5 Soul-Searching Questions I Get Every Time I Answer an Employer Sponsorship Enquiry… “Can I Actually Do It or Not?”
Considering employer sponsorship? Subclass 482 generally requires at least 2 years of verifiable full-time work experience, excluding cash-in-hand work, and a nominated occupation on the Department of Home Affairs list. Employer eligibility needs an individual assessment using the business’s financial statements and organisational chart.
June 2, 2021 · Qiqi
Australia’s Long-Term Priority Migration Occupations: Frequent Invitees Across NSW and Other State Nominations! Apply for a Master’s Without a Related Background — How to Choose a Popular IT Migration Major
Planning an IT master’s degree for study and migration? Some universities accept applicants with unrelated bachelor’s degrees. Data science and information systems offer several course options; when choosing a university, check each course’s qualification, academic results and English requirements.