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Spring is here! A favourite season of mine, spring is a lovely time to visit Australia for a holiday. Whether you are visiting for the first time, or have been here previously, you will need a valid tourist visa to enter Australia.

Here are some tips to help in the tourist visa application.

The applicant must demonstrate that they:
🇦🇺 intend to come to Australia to visit only
💰 have enough money for their stay in Australia
🚫 not work in Australia
🌏 must be outside Australia when they apply and when the department decides their visa

DM me for assistance with Australian immigration and visitor visas and book your ticket soon!

Through my work, I aim to change lives one visa and citizenship at a time.

I see all my clients as individuals. No journey is the same. All needs are unique.

I take the time to understand who you are, what your goals are, what drives you to move to Australia, and what kind of eligibility you may have. 🇦🇺

If you are thinking of working or living in Australia, PM me to discuss your options and pathways!

The Australian migration process can often get complicated and difficult to navigate. If you are still finding your way, I am here to help!

My clients include:
👨‍💼 international business owners
👩‍🔧 skilled professionals
👨‍🎓 students
👩‍❤️‍👩 partners
👶 children
👫 spouses

I also use my experience and knowledge living in Australia and marketing businesses towards helping my clients establish their companies, go to market and prosper here.

Ready to start your Australian Visa process? DM me to book a one-on-one consultation for detailed Australian Migration Pathway advice. 📲

👩🏻‍💼 Ready to talk to a professional about your Australian immigration? Need clarity on your visa situation?

Book a time with me to make an informed decision by understanding all your visa options and the steps to take toward your Australia visa goal.

Through my website, I offer one-on-one consultations for detailed Australia migration pathway advice, based on your specific circumstance. 🇦🇺

Link in bio to book!

Or use the link: https://www.wayfindermigration.com.au/make-a-booking

Are you or your spouse or de facto partner looking to work and live in Australia? Are either of you an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident?

The partner visa pathways are often considered by couples in a committed relationship, and while relatively a straightforward process to apply, my job is to:

📄 Ensure your application contains all the required information.
✅ Be sure that this information stays up to date.
📚 Submit documentary evidence in accordance to Australian migration laws and requirements.
🏢 Provide guidance on interactions with The Department of Home Affairs.

Need assistance? Questions? Get in touch with me for Australian immigration support.



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Are you feeling overwhelmed with your Australian visa application? Does it feel like a big puzzle that is hard to piece together? 🧩

You are not alone! Understanding and applying migration law for a favourable outcome is not an easy feat. Here at Wayfinder Migration, we are experts and highly competent in many of Australia's immigrations including family visas, employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas, and business ones. 🇦🇺

Led by an experienced, personable and professional woman and Migration Law Advisor — Charlene Tan, Wayfinder Migration provides a one-on-one approach to migration services to deliver the best possible visa outcome.

We’re here to help!

To get clarity on your specific situation/eligibility, please book a consultation with our Founder and registered migration agent, Charlene Tan — wayfindermigration.com.au or send us a message.

🇸🇬 If you are in Singapore, Charlene is available for face-to-face consultations from now till 12 July.



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Are you in Singapore and want clarity on your Visa options from a Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1680019)?

Do you have plans to work and live in Australia but have hit a roadblock and need professional advice on your pathways to Australia?

If the answer is ‘yes’, I am back again in Singapore and would love to meet you to understand your personal situation and offer legal migration advice. From 4th to 12th July, I'll be offering these individual consultations at $275 for local Singaporean residents (or visitors).

If this is of interest to you or you would like to learn more please reach out via message or email [email protected]. 📲

*all consultations will be aligned with Singapore's COVIDSafe policies.

🇦🇺 IMPORTANT UPDATES FROM 1 JULY 2022: For 186 Permanent Resident pathway for 457 and 482 visa holders with occupations on the short term list (STSOL).

✨ From 1 July 2022, if you were in Australia for at least 12 months from 1 Feb 2020 to 14 Dec 2021, and have been working with your employer for 3 out of the last 4 years in an occupation on STSOL (such as Marketing Specialist, Cook, Restaurant Manager), you could be eligible for the 186 TRT Permanent Resident visa!

🛣️ This pathway will be available for two years from 1 July 2022.

📧 Get in touch to find out if you are eligible for permanent residency! [email protected]

What can you expect from my immigration services? 🇦🇺

📖 A reliable and trusted source of law-based information and advice.
💬 Reasonably accessible support to minimise uncertainty and the potential of unsuccessful outcomes.
💭 Thoughtful and detailed advice on your eligibility and chances of success.
🔍 Clarity on your visa pathway and strategy ahead of you.
👩🏻‍💼 Point of contact between you, the Australia Department of Home Affairs and related authorities.
🔐 Safe, secure and digitally accessible document gathering process.
⏱️ Regular updates and contact from engagement through to visa decision.

Everyone’s journey to Australian immigration is unique, and my goal is to offer you the best help and support along the way. DM me to talk about your path.

Did you know that tourist visas into Australia can be trickier for others than some?

If you are planning a long-awaited reunion in Australia for your family and loved ones from overseas, here are some tips to help in the tourist visa application.

The applicant must demonstrate that they:
🇦🇺 intend to come to Australia to visit only
💰 have enough money for their stay in Australia
🚫 not work in Australia
🌏 must be outside Australia when they apply and when the department decides their visa

Bring your loved ones to Australia. Let’s get you reunited!

DM me for assistance with Australian immigration and visitor visas.

Becoming an Australian citizen:

The following information will be considered by the Department of Home Affairs when processing your citizenship application:

⌛The amount of time you have lived in Australia in the last 4 years
🙇Your good character
🇦🇺Your knowledge of Australia, tested through a citizenship test
🗣️Knowledge of the English language
🐨Close, continuing link to Australia



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It’s still not too late to swing by for a drink and meet some really cool people at our Social and Professional Networking event TODAY! 🤝🍷💬

Register yourself (and your pooch 🐕‍) here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-professional-networking-event-tickets-352387519557

You can expect to:
🤝 Meet like-minded business professionals from all backgrounds
💬 Mingle with businesses and members of Cowork Me, our event host and venue
👥 Make new friends and connections
👩🏻‍💼 Speak to me about your migration needs
💰 Consult with my co-host, Sangram Rana, on how to protect and grow your wealth
🐶 Pat some friendly dogs (yes, this is a pet-friendly event!)
Please feel free to invite your friends, prospects, associates, clients and others from the business community!

This is a free event for all professionals. Light refreshments will be served.

I am here to support you through your Australian immigration journey, as each of my clients is unique, with their own wonderful story that brings them to the visa process. 🇦🇺 🙂

This is true for all types of visas that we specialise in - whether it is a Partner, Parent, Work Sponsored, Child, Skilled or Student visa. Every journey and experience is different and I attend to them in the most professional and delicate manner.

💬 Send me a message to talk about your personal Australian immigration journey.

Are you exploring pathways to work and live in Australia? 🦘

Wayfinder Migration provides a one-on-one approach to migration services to deliver the best possible visa outcome.

Based in Melbourne, our clients come to us from around Australia, New Zealand and the rest of the world. We are expert and highly competent in all many Australia immigration including family visas, employer sponsored visas, skilled visas and business ones.

DM me for assistance with your Australian immigration journey. 🇦🇺



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Have you (and your pooch) registered for our Social and Professional Networking event on 16th June? 🗓️🐕‍🦺

You can expect to:
🤝 Meet like-minded business professionals from all backgrounds
💬 Mingle with businesses and members of Cowork Me, our event host and venue
👥 Make new friends and connections
👩🏻‍💼 Speak to me about your migration needs
💰 Consult with my co-host, Sangram Rana, on how to protect and grow your wealth
🐶 Pat some friendly dogs (yes, this is a pet-friendly event!)
Please feel free to invite your friends, prospects, associates, clients and others from the business community!

This is a free event for all professionals. Light refreshments will be served.

Event details and registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-professional-networking-event-tickets-352387519557

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🚨Although not specifically announced in the media release or as yet through legislative instrument, from 1 July 2022, those applying for Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visas will no longer require a provisional skills assessment for their occupation.

What are the other COVID concessions for Subclass 485 holders who had been impacted by the pandemic restrictions, previously announced in November 2021?

🎓 The stay period on the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa for Masters by Coursework graduates, will increase permanently from two to three years, to match the stay period for Masters by Research graduates.

🎓 As a concession during the COVID-19 pandemic, the stay period on the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa Graduate Work stream, will increase from 18 to 24 months, and application requirements will be streamlined by removing the requirement for graduates to nominate an occupation from the skills occupation list.

🎓 These changes to Temporary Graduate visa stay periods will be implemented from 1 December 2021, and the removal of skilled occupation list requirements from 1 July 2022.

Unsure how you can benefit from these concessions? Book a consultation with me today to find out!

Australia has been welcoming International tourists and business travellers since February. What does this mean? 🦘

👉 Non-vaccinated visa holders still need a travel exemption to enter Australia and are subject to state and territory quarantine necessities.

👉All passengers arriving by air into Australia should ​​complete the Digital Passenger Declaration. You can start a DPD seven days before your flight, but you must submit it before you depart for Australia.​

👉 Please note, this should be taken as a generic guide and is not considered or official advice. Travel advice is evolving constantly, as such, proper assessment should be undertaken at all times.

Still unsure? Message me for detailed advice and steps!

🗓️Mark your calendars for 16th June!

SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING EVENT
Join me and other professionals from various industries for an evening of casual conversation and camaraderie, and take the opportunity to network with other businesses.

You can expect to:
🤝 Meet like-minded business professionals from all backgrounds
💬 Mingle with businesses and members of Cowork Me, our event host and venue
👥 Make new friends and connections
👩🏻‍💼 Speak to me about your migration needs
🐶 Pat some friendly dogs (yes, this is a pet-friendly event!)
Please feel free to invite your friends, prospects, associates, clients and others from the business community!

This is a free event. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-professional-networking-event-tickets-352387519557

How to obtain a Parent Visa for Australia: 🇦🇺

A parent visa allows an established Australian citizen or permanent resident to be sponsored to live in Australia. As a parent, you can apply for a permanent or temporary parent visa class. The child must be one of the following:

🦘An Australian citizen
🦘Permanent resident of Australia
🦘Eligible New Zealand citizen

A successful family balance test is required to apply for a parent visa. You meet the balance of family test if:

🦘Over 50% of your children live in Australia or
🦘Over 50% of your children live in Australia more permanently than in any other country

Now this can be a bit of a doozy when your parents have an odd number of children! I’m here to help you on your journey — let’s chat.

Are you eligible for an Australian partner visa if you are not married? 🌏

Yes. The Partner visa is applicable to de-facto relationships. This means:

🤍 You are not married to each other
🤍 You are committed to a shared life to the exclusion of all others
🤍 Your relationship is genuine and continuing
🤍 You live together or do not live separately and apart on a permanent basis
🤍 You are not related by family

Generally, a de facto relationship must have existed for at least 12 months immediately before you apply for the visa. If you haven't been in a relationship for at least this amount of time, you could register your relationship to meet this requirement. *Unless you live in Western Australia.

DM me for assistance with your Australian partner visa journey. 🇦🇺

Do you need clarity on your visa situation?

Use the link in my bio to book a time (with me, Charlene, the founder of Wayfinder Migration), where you can make an informed decision by understanding all your visa options and the steps to take toward your Australia visa goal.

The Australian immigration process is different for everyone, and it’s helpful to have support. I’m here to help you navigate your situation and come out the other side with the highest chance of success — or simply help you understand your options before you begin.

Wherever you are in your journey, let’s chat. 🇦🇺

When will the Australian Agriculture Visa be rolled out? 🍅

👉 On 23 August 2021, the government announced the Australian Agricultural Visa to address labour shortages in the agricultural sector.

👉 The government is working with a group of Approved Employers to bring in an initial group of employees to test systems and processes before the program’s expansion throughout 2022.

👉 The program will target skilled, semi-skilled and low-skilled employees within specified occupations across selected sectors including Dairy farming; Cotton harvesting; Vegetable picking; Livestock care; Medicinal ma*****na farming; Solar farming; Grain harvesting; Meat processing; Commercial fishing; Forestry maintenance.

👉 Details on how to apply and eligibility requirements will be determined as part of the initial rollout.

👉 The government's pledge to double the number of workers in the Pacific to 25,000 in Australia by March 2022 means more workers will be available to fill a severe labor shortage for next harvest season.

👉 The Agriculture visa is not yet generally available to employers outside of the current selected. But when it is, the expected process is to determine if the Agriculture visa is appropriate for your situation.

DM me for assistance with this visa.

Becoming an Australian citizen: 🇦🇺

The following information will be considered by the Department of Home Affairs when processing your citizenship application:

🦘 The amount of time you have lived in Australia in the last 4 years
🦘 Your good character
🦘 Your knowledge of Australia, tested through a citizenship test
🦘 Knowledge of the English language
🦘 Close, continuing link to Australia



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How to avoid your Australian visa being refused or denied:

👉 Ensure your passport is valid
👉 Complete all information on the application form
👉 Be sure you have supplied all required documents
👉 Do not provide false information
👉 Cooperate with requests for additional information
👉 Ensure your health insurance is in order

Link in bio for assistance with your Australian immigration journey.



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