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May 31, 2023 · Qiqi
So many recent wins for employer sponsorship! As an employer, can I sponsor my employee for PR? Free self-assessment, worth saving
Legal registration in Australia and business activity are the basic requirements for Subclass 482 sponsorship approval. The company applies for approval, which lasts 5 years and can cover different employees. Nomination follows, with the employee then lodging a visa application.
May 25, 2023 · Mingqiang
How Is Property Divided After Divorce in Australia?
Property after divorce can be divided under an existing, valid Binding Financial Agreement. If neither party has signed one or intends to do so, a court can divide the joint property, usually considering both parties’ financial and non-financial contributions and future needs, rather than simply who paid.
May 19, 2023 · Mingqiang
Transferring Property to Your Children? How to Do It in Australia
To transfer Australian property to your children, first value it, choose a gift or sale and prepare the relevant documents. Gifts still require market valuation to determine the children’s stamp duty; sales involve a contract, deposit and settlement. Consider tax before transferring.
May 10, 2023 · Qiqi
New Financial Year PR Quota Allocation Released! 189 Points-Tested Actually Gains 4,500 Places! 190 and 491 Each Around 30,000! Employer Sponsorship Quota Increased Again!
For your 2023–24 migration application, consider the 70% skilled allocation within 190,000 PR places and the increase for Subclass 186 employer sponsorship. Subclass 190 and 491 visa grant places remain broadly similar to the previous year; state nomination places require a separate allocation.
May 10, 2023 · Mingqiang
A Complete Look at the 23-24 Federal Budget! Winners and Losers at a Glance — Who Is Affected?
The 2023–24 Federal Budget affects family finances and migration applications: aged care wages, childcare subsidies and single parent payments increase, and superannuation payment frequency changes. Visa fees rise, while student work limits include an exception for aged care workers.
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April 28, 2023 · Mingqiang
[Success Story] Driving After a Licence Application Was Refused — Case Dismissed With Our Lawyer’s Help!
In NSW, circumstances can affect the outcome of charges involving licence status or phone use while driving. Police withdrew a charge over a licence wrongly shown as expired; another client received release conditional on six months without criminal offending, and another case was dismissed without a fine.
April 13, 2023 · Mingqiang
During a partner visa, the relationship breaks down and ends — what should the sponsored applicant do?
If your relationship breaks down while applying for or holding a Partner visa, you must report the change. Family violence, shared children or a sponsor’s death may provide pathways to permanent residence, each with evidence requirements. Other visas may be considered if these circumstances do not apply.
April 12, 2023 · Qiqi
When Does a Bridging Visa Cease? A Brief Discussion on Bridging Visa Validity
While awaiting a visa decision on a bridging visa, keep track of when it ceases. It normally ceases on a substantive visa grant, immediately on visa cancellation, or after 35 days in most other special circumstances. FCC judicial review allows only 28 days.
April 6, 2023 · Mingqiang
Does an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) Leave a Criminal Record? What Are the Consequences?
If an AVO applies to you, distinguish criminal records from criminal history: an AVO itself leaves no criminal record. A final AVO enters criminal history but does not appear in a criminal record check. It may also affect employment, child contact, firearms licences and travel.
April 5, 2023 · Mingqiang
Don’t Want to Pay Stamp Duty? You Have 3 Months — NSW Set to Repeal Stamp Duty Reform
NSW first home buyers can consider stamp duty changes planned for 1 July 2023: properties worth up to $800,000 will be exempt, with concessions up to $1 million. Those who chose annual property tax before commencement can continue with that choice.