February 2013

Welcome to the National Visas February newsletter.

In this edition we provide some current information about Australian visas and immigration as well as information about our special offers, success stories and a profile about our featured registered migration agent this month; Simon Delmo.

We hope you find the newsletter interesting.

Longer validity visitor visas
Recent changes to migration regulations allow for parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents to apply for visitor visas with longer validity.
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New visa stream for international students
The Department of Home Affairs will provide another Australia visa stream in 2013 that may assist some international students stay in Australia after their graduation.
Click here to learn more about these requirements
Australian Citizenship
The process of applying for Australian citizenship can vary depending on your situation.

There are a number of different options with different requirements. Three of the most common options are detailed here:
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Resident Return Visas
A Permanent Visa will enable its holder to travel in and out of Australia for up to five years beginning on the date the visa is granted. However, as soon as these five years elapse, you will need to apply for a Resident Return Visa if you wish to depart from and re-enter Australia as a Permanent Resident.
For further information click here
Latest News
Unrestricted work rights now available for partner and parent visa applicants

Changes to migration regulations towards the end of 2012 have meant that all applicants for 'onshore' partner and parent visas now have unrestricted work rights whilst they are in Australia on their bridging visa.

If you would like more detailed information about this you can contact one of our registered migration agents to discuss your situation. One option would be to take advantage of our limited time reduced fee for a Video Consultation (see our special offers section for details).
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Special Offers

National Visas is currently offering a reduced fee for our 15 minute Video (Skype) Consultation Service.

  • Regular fee: $69
  • Limited time discount rate: $29

To book your consultation on our website please click here

Simon Delmo

Senior Migration Agent
Registered Migration Agent Number (MARN): 1066328

Simon has been involved in the Australian migration industry since 2005. He is formerly of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. At the time of his departure from the Department he was the manager of the Complex Cases Unit for Victoria. Simon also served for 2 years as the Portfolio Holder for Skilled Migration in the Department's contact centre and spent several years training Departmental staff on all visa types. He has extensive visa and immigration knowledge. His specialty areas are Skilled Migration and people who have 'unlawful' status in Australia.

Success Stories

Simon,

Sue has finally obtained her subclass 100 visa. This was in no small part thanks to your excellent work. We did send you a thank you card but I noticed in a recent email from National Visas that you have had a change of address, so you may not have received our thanks.

Again, thank you for all of your assistance and your professionalism.

Peter & Sue

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