One of my pet dislikes ["hates" seems too strong a word] is people who commence their immigration inquiries by saying "I have been self assessed by a points calculator/website [or any other tool that is designed for the same purpose] and qualify for permanent residence". I must admit to a perverse sense of pleasure when I identify issues that the self-assessment tool has missed in it’s over ... [More]

The following post explores some of the difficult issues faced by would-be Australian migrants surrounding the obtaining of offers of employment whilst still abroad.I wish I had a dollar for every time I received an enquiry asking how one obtains an offer of employment in Australia if based abroad.The short answer is that one's employment prospects are greatly enhanced if one can obtain a residenc... [More]

Our April 09 Australian Immigration Newsletter is now online. In this issue we cover: Australia Reduces Numbers in Skilled Migrant Program; It’s the Economy Stupid; So what is the economy like in Australia?; The Sunday Times Article. Upcoming Australian Immigration Seminars in April and May 09:Singapore Seminar - Saturday 18 April 09Johannesburg Seminar - Thursday 7 May 09Cap... [More]