US immigration lawyer Melissa Vincenty joins Nevett Ford

Nevett Ford is pleased to welcome Melissa Vincenty who will lead their US immigration initiatives in Sydney.  Melissa brings a wealth of experience having practiced US immigration law for 11 years in the US and with a leading worldwide immigration law firm for two years in Australia. In this new role Melissa, along with Noah Klug, will provide specialist US immigration advice for our clients and the growing Sydney and Melbourne business markets. Speaking of her move to Nevett Ford, Melissa said “I am really honoured to have joined...

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Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash annoucement regarding 457 visa program and Significant Investor (SIV) program

The Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash announced that in light of the current inquiries into the subclass 457 visa program and the Significant Investor Visa (SIV) program, the Government believes that the Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM) should be reconstituted with new terms of reference once the review reports are received. Read full media statement and follow Nevett Ford on LinkedIn...

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DIBP surcharge to commence 22 March

From 22 March 2014, the Department is implementing changes to enable the recovery of credit card merchant fees from clients via a surcharge on credit card payments for visa application charges (VACs) and other fees and charges. The surcharge will be applied to all clients who pay VACs and other fees and charges online and those who opt to pay at a departmental office by credit card. The surcharge will be applied to all onshore and offshore applicants. Full details of the surcharge will be communicated on the Department's website and...

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Skilled migration, Labor's attacks on skilled migrants, Operation Sovereign Borders, Manus Island

Interview with David Speers, Sky News, Canberra David Speers: The Immigration Minister Scott Morrison is with me this afternoon. Thank you for your time. I want to start on the 457 visas. Unions have been expressing concern today about a loophole they say has been reopened that is going to allow more foreign workers in at a time when unemployment is rising. Explain to me exactly what the government has done here. Minister Morrison: Well it is quite a minor change. What it involves is that when someone has already been approved...

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Greater investment flexibility as government reboots significant investor visa programme

New investment options have been added for significant investor visa applicants who wish to invest through eligible managed funds, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash said today. The additional options for investment come as the government works towards rebooting the significant investor visa programme, to ensure it produces the best possible outcomes for the nation. Read full article here Follow Nevett Ford on Linked...

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Federal Government to introduce changes to regulations for overseas adoptions

Federal Government to introduce changes to regulations for overseas adoptions   Prime Minister Tony Abbott will slash court processes for some Australian couples trying to adopt children from overseas, in the first of a potential series of changes aimed at making overseas adoptions faster and easier.   Follow Nevett Ford onLinked...

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Australia and New Zealand Cry Out for Skilled Migrant Workers

Australia and New Zealand Cry Out for Skilled Migrant Workers Britain has always been a strong source of skilled migrants for companies ‘Down Under’, but today the need for overseas workers is reaching a peak. With more than 60% of its business accounted for by Australia and New Zealand, world mover Anglo Pacific is urging candidates to seize the moment. Read full article here Follow Nevett Ford on LinkedIn...

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Independent review of 457 visa programme

The Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash, announced an independent review into the Subclass 457 visa programme. Read full article here Follow Nevett Ford on Linked...

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