Australian Immigration Daily News

On the TOEFL iBT® test, the Speaking and Writing questions are often regarded by test takers as the most challenging questions.

Agents can learn more about how their clients will be tested on these two important skills at a free TOEFL Propell workshop on 20 September from 2:00-4:30 pm in Melbourne (CBD).

The workshop will be led by ETS Global consultant and TOEFL expert Cath Moore. The workshop includes:

AMES Australia is the acknowledged leading provider of comprehensive settlement services for asylum seekers, migrants and refugees. Each year it assists over 50,000 people throughout metro and regional Victoria. The services provided extend across humanitarian settlement, education and vocational training, employment and social participation programs.

Courses include:

• Free English lessons with AMEP
• Get training for the workplace
• Courses for clients registered with jobactive
• Get training to work in the care sector
• Skilled Professional Migrants Program
• IELTS preparation courses

For information about all AMES Australia courses

Walking into the DIBP to visit OMARA in Sydney today was an eerie experience.  

The main foyer was dead.

This is a case of of a subclass 457 dependant visa.  Below is the DIBP's grant letter which in our view, leaves the DIBP wide open to fraud.

457-dependant-grant-letter-invites-fraud.pdf

On the above 457 visa grant letter, at the bottom of the page, information identifies the unique ID for the sponsoring business.  This is supposed to be confidential to the business.  The sponsoring business' TRN and Visa Application IDs are also visible.  We have deleted this information from the picture to protect the client and our source.  

Slip-ups, mishaps, a broken bone perhaps! As cliché as it sounds, accidents do happen. Personal Accident and Illness Insurance (IPA Cover) offers financial protection when you can no longer work due to an injury or sickness. A policy will cover your lost income while you aren’t working or pay you a lump sum payment if you are permanently unable to work due to a severe injury or illness.

The cover is a great option for those that aren’t covered by Worker’s Compensation such as consultants, contractors, sole traders or directors, and can also act as a top up for when your income exceeds the weekly benefits that a Worker’s Comp cover will pay. It also is flexible and adaptable to your current situation. There’s many reason to love Personal Accident cover but here are just a few of them:

1. No Health Checks