Australian Immigration Daily News

A while ago, we received an interesting case where a business intends to hire an motor mechanic on a 457 visa. The interesting bit comes into play when the business is originally and primarily a food business. Why does a food business need to hire a motor mechanic?

The migration agent who was handling the case told us that the business owner plans to expand its food business by having a mechanic shop to service vehicles. Both food business and the potential mechanic shop targets mainly motorcycle enthusiasts.

As the potential mechanic shop does not hire anyone else but the proposed nominee, a motor mechanic, we knew that this case was not a straightforward one. On top of that, the business did not have the standard business sponsor rights yet; it seemed even more difficult than we initially thought.

Migration Alliance is in receipt of the following information:

• Past education (Medium of instruction)  - English abilities are acquired and only develop after training over several years. While speaking skills can be acquired while one lives, studies or works is an English speaking country for a substantial duration, writing proficiency cannot be achieved so easily and without receiving appropriate levels of training starting from early years of one’s education. 
• University, college grades achieved in Australia. Students adept at English are likely to score well and above average.
• Comparison of claimed scores with those that an applicant achieved at the time of their initial student visa application. 
• Number of attempts taken to achieve claimed scores. Progessive increases after sustained attempts may be acceptable.
• Location of a test centre – Applicant travelling to an overseas location to take the test may indicate collusion. 
• Other analysis that the Department may think pertinent.

Migration Alliance is in receipt of the following information:

The ACS wishes to inform you of the below information so you may advise your clients accordingly.

Migration Alliance, Australia China Business Council (ACBC),  and Expat Advisors Community networks are delighted to come together and invite those doing business with China to enjoy an Australian tradition – the race that stops the nation!

Sip champagne while chatting to industry colleagues, making new business connections and soaking up the first Tuesday of November  atmosphere at  The Rook rooftop bar in the Sydney CBD.

Attendees include migration agents and lawyers, accountants, wealth and investment managers, cultural advisers and a range of China active companies and consultants.

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