Migrate Archives - FBP International

01 Jun 20

South Australia set for 650 new jobs with Datacom’s new service hub.

IT services company Datacom has announced its plans to expand into South Australia, by opening a second customer service hub in Adelaide. In a statement the South Australian Premier Steven Marshall said “The company is expanding its presence in SA at a time when we’re rebooting the economy. Our handling of COVID-19 has presented us […]

18 Jun 19

Coalition abandons tougher English test for migrants

This time last year, the Coalition was said to be considering a basic English test for all new permanent migrants amid concerns that by 2021, more than one million people in Australia could have little or no English skills: The move to consider mandating English language tests beyond citizenship applicants and apply a basic conversational language […]

06 Jun 19

Single Australian-visa hopefuls are eagerly awaiting the new points system

The point system for an Australian visa will change from November this year. The new point system offers extra points to singles. Many singles are looking forward to this change. S. Vijay Kumar is ready to file his application for Australian Permanent Residency visa. A film editor by profession, Kumar has got his educational qualification […]

06 Jun 19

Visa Application Fee Increases 2019

From 1 July 2019, there will be an increase in visa application charges The Department of Home Affairs has announced that a 5.4 percent Visa Application Charges (VAC) increase in fees will apply to applications made on or after 1 July 2019 on most visa subclasses. Visa Type Current Fee From 1 July 2019 Student $575 $606 General Skilled Migration $3,755 $3,958 […]

25 May 19

Good news for South Africans interested in emigrating to Australia

The Australian government will be launching two new skilled regional visa routes this year, opening the door to more South Africans who want to make the move. According to Sable International’s Sam Hopwood, there are currently over 600 eligible occupations available to migrants willing to work in regional Australia. These occupations are consistent with skills needed in […]

20 May 19

Trump praises Aust, NZ-style immigration

Donald Trump has cited Australia, Canada and NZ as examples as he rolled out an immigration plan that will include a points system to favour skilled workers. US President Donald Trump has pointed to Australia and New Zealand as shining examples of merit-based immigration while announcing a controversial proposal to overhaul America’s immigration system. Mr […]

16 May 19

Australia, inventor of safe Polymer banknotes

In 1966, Australia switched from pounds to decimal currency. The country’s central bank issued a new range of banknotes with modern safety features – including watermarks, woven metal thread and raised print. But these technologies couldn’t prevent a $900,000 swindle. Polymer banknotes are banknotes made from a polymer such as biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). Such notes incorporate many security features not […]

11 May 19

‘IELTS is a money-making business’: Greens to push for review of English test for migrants

Greens Senate candidate for Queensland Navdeep Singh has demanded an urgent review of the current testing system in place to measure the English language standards for migrants. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a widely-accepted test to measure visa applicants’ English language ability. A good English score in IELTS is often a pre-requisite […]

09 May 19

Buzz Aldrin: It’s time to focus on the great migration of humankind to Mars

Buzz Aldrin is a former astronaut and, as part of the Apollo 11 mission, was one of the first men to walk on the moon. Last month, Vice President Pence announced that we are headed back to the moon. I am with him, in spirit and aspiration. Having been there, I can say it is […]

08 May 19

Australia dominates for HNWI inflows in 2018

Australia was the top country worldwide for HNWI inflows in 2018, beating out its main rival the US for the 4′-11 year running. Popular places for them to move to in Australia included: Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Perth, and Brisbane. Possible reasons for Australia ‘s popularity among migrating HNWls: The safety of the […]