Migrating To Australia Podcast
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA regular news and information show featuring by leading Australian immigration lawyer David Bongiorno discussing the latest news and updates about migration to Australia with co-host Grant and answering listener questions about specific visa and immigration issues.
This podcast is all about Australian Immigration Law, Policy, and Practice.
Visit us at our website www.migratingtoaustraliapodcast.com for access to the show notes and other helpful information related to each Podcast. You can also book a free consultation with David to discuss your personal immigration situation.
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MTA 041 - What happens if you die in Australia? Death and Wills with Adrian Corbould
September 13, 2020 19:21 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBIf you are in Australia and you die (or snuff it, as we say here!), what happens? Well, in this episode, we speak with an expert in the field. Adrian is in the Doyle’s Guide ‘Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Lawyers – NSW’ list for 2018, 2019 and 2020, and is on the Law Society of NSW Accredited Specialist Wills & Estates Assessment Committee, who set and mark examinations for candidates who apply to be Accredited Specialists in Wills & Estates. Adrian commenced with Turnbull Hill Lawy...
MTA 040 - From France to Melbourne, with a dose of West Africa! Meet Grace Amah
September 06, 2020 21:48 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWith French, Beninese and Togolese (West Africa) heritage, Gracieuse Amah (Grace) is an Arts Manager, French Intellectual Property Lawyer, Community dancer and Choreographer. Passionate dancer of African dances since the early age of 8, she completed two years of contemporary dance as a major in high school and then spent daily hours to refine her craft in African dances. Brought up in a household of musicians and dancers, she has been immersed from a young age to African dances and their cu...
From France to Melbourne, with a dose of West Africa! Meet Grace Amah
September 06, 2020 21:48 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWith French, Beninese and Togolese (West Africa) heritage, Gracieuse Amah (Grace) is an Arts Manager, French Intellectual Property Lawyer, Community dancer and Choreographer. Passionate dancer of African dances since the early age of 8, she completed two years of contemporary dance as a major in high school and then spent daily hours to refine her craft in African dances. Brought up in a household of musicians and dancers, she has been immersed from a young age to African dances and their cu...
Maintaining Your Mental Health with Nick Bracks
August 30, 2020 23:26 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week we speak with aspiring AFL footballer, Nick Bracks, who never became a professional footballer, but did become a star on the popular TV soap, Neighbours! Nick went through a public struggle with his own mental health, and has emerged from that period to become a very positive advocate for maintaining your mental health, and a determined catalyst for positive action. Find out more about Nick and his work - nickbracks.com Check out Nick's podcast - Move Your Mind - on Spotify, A...
MTA 039 - Maintaining Your Mental Health with Nick Bracks
August 30, 2020 23:26 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week we speak with aspiring AFL footballer, Nick Bracks, who never became a professional footballer, but did become a star on the popular TV soap, Neighbours! Nick went through a public struggle with his own mental health, and has emerged from that period to become a very positive advocate for maintaining your mental health, and a determined catalyst for positive action. Find out more about Nick and his work - nickbracks.com Check out Nick's podcast - Move Your Mind - on Spotify, A...
Nicola Romano - Great chef, great bloke, great fun.
August 26, 2020 23:52 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWe speak with Nicola Romano, and with a name like that, of course he has come to Australia from Italy! He tells us how he has developed a top class restaurant, Ostēr, in Melbourne, and how he is thriving during the lockdown in Melbourne. After listening to our lively discussion, checkout everything about Oster, and maybe even make a booking? And The Oster Facebook page Check out David on Twitter or Grant if you want to talk about podcasts or birds.
MTA 038 - Nicola Romano - Great chef, great bloke, great fun.
August 26, 2020 23:52 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWe speak with Nicola Romano, and with a name like that, of course he has come to Australia from Italy! He tells us how he has developed a top class restaurant, Ostēr, in Melbourne, and how he is thriving during the lockdown in Melbourne. After listening to our lively discussion, checkout everything about Oster, and maybe even make a booking? And The Oster Facebook page Check out David on Twitter or Grant if you want to talk about podcasts or birds.
Education Agents - are they all bad?
August 20, 2020 05:51 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIf you listen regularly to this podcast, you will know that sometimes we say some uncomplimentary things about Education Agents. So, Laura Parra, an Education Agent contacted us and this episode is the conversation! This may change our opinions? Contact David on Twitter
MTA 037 - Education Agents - are they all bad?
August 20, 2020 05:51 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIf you listen regularly to this podcast, you will know that sometimes we say some uncomplimentary things about Education Agents. So, Laura Parra, an Education Agent contacted us and this episode is the conversation! This may change our opinions? Contact David on Twitter
MTA 036 - Dealing with Police under Lockdown with Charles Nikakis
August 09, 2020 20:41 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBCharles Nikakis, a criminal law advocate with over 40 years experience in Victoria, tells David and Grant how to deal with Police in Victoria under curfew and lockdown in this extraordinary time. It is intended to assist Temporary Residents and visitors to know the basics in pandemic times. It is intended to give Temporary Residents and visitors an idea of basic rights and obligations under Victorian law during State of Disaster. Contact David on Twitter migratingtoaustraliapodcast.com
Dealing with Police under Lockdown with Charles Nikakis
August 09, 2020 20:41 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBCharles Nikakis, a criminal law advocate with over 40 years experience in Victoria, tells David and Grant how to deal with Police in Victoria under curfew and lockdown in this extraordinary time. It is intended to assist Temporary Residents and visitors to know the basics in pandemic times. It is intended to give Temporary Residents and visitors an idea of basic rights and obligations under Victorian law during State of Disaster. Contact David on Twitter migratingtoaustraliapodcast.com
Engineering as a Pathway for Permanent Migration. Live Real Case Evaluation
June 18, 2020 00:25 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBSomething totally different today for you! A walk through of the case for skills-based Permanent Migration with a couple from the United Kingdom. Amanda Younes reached out to us, via the Migrating To Australia Podcast website, and that contact resulted in a discussion with David, walking through the situation of herself and partner, Liam, and the ways they might be able to migrate to Australia as Engineers. A lengthy examination of the available options, the points that may be achieved a...
MTA 035 - Engineering as a Pathway for Permanent Migration. Live Real Case Evaluation
June 18, 2020 00:25 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBSomething totally different today for you! A walk through of the case for skills-based Permanent Migration with a couple from the United Kingdom. Amanda Younes reached out to us, via the Migrating To Australia Podcast website, and that contact resulted in a discussion with David, walking through the situation of herself and partner, Liam, and the ways they might be able to migrate to Australia as Engineers. A lengthy examination of the available options, the points that may be achieved a...
How To Stay In Australia -Update to subclass 485 Graduate Work Visa & Pathway to Permanent Residence
May 13, 2020 20:11 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBDavid and Grant discuss the things a recent graduate needs to know moving from a student visa and progressing through the stages of working in Australia and seeking Permanent Residency in Australia. Graduates often forget to do things on time, or in the correct sequence. If eligible, they do a 485 Visa. Then they look to obtain the requisite points for Age, English, Qualification(s), Australian study, Australian Work Experience, and Status and so on to lodge an Expression of Interest....
MTA 034 - How To Stay In Australia -Update to subclass 485 Graduate Work Visa & Pathway to Permanent Residence
May 13, 2020 20:11 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBDavid and Grant discuss the things a recent graduate needs to know moving from a student visa and progressing through the stages of working in Australia and seeking Permanent Residency in Australia. Graduates often forget to do things on time, or in the correct sequence. If eligible, they do a 485 Visa. Then they look to obtain the requisite points for Age, English, Qualification(s), Australian study, Australian Work Experience, and Status and so on to lodge an Expression of Interest....
MTA 033 - Unique financial & Taxation Issues for Americans living permanently in Australia with Ashley Murphy
May 06, 2020 23:34 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThere are some serious issues that affect citizens of the USA who are permanent residents of Australia or dual citizens. The USA is one of the very few countries in the world that maintains and enforces a citizenship-based taxation regime. That has serious implications for US citizens living in Australia, because there are reporting obligations, possibly taxes due and potentially serious penalties if financial affairs are not in order and up to date. Ashley Murphy is a specialist financi...
Unique financial & Taxation Issues for Americans living permanently in Australia with Ashley Murphy
May 06, 2020 23:34 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThere are some serious issues that affect citizens of the USA who are permanent residents of Australia or dual citizens. The USA is one of the very few countries in the world that maintains and enforces a citizenship-based taxation regime. That has serious implications for US citizens living in Australia, because there are reporting obligations, possibly taxes due and potentially serious penalties if financial affairs are not in order and up to date. Ashley Murphy is a specialist financi...
MTA 032 - Update for International Students - Gil Polglase from The Lonsdale Institute
April 21, 2020 04:17 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIt's a really difficult time for international students who are in Australia during the Covid-19 period in Australia, with disruption to regular course delivery, loss of employment and the lockdown. Gil Polglase from The Lonsdale Institute returns to outline what his college is doing to assist students to maintain their studies and cope with the difficulties that has arisen as a result of the new conditions at the moment. Follow David on Twitter @davidbongiorno Gil is also on Twitter @...
Update for International Students - Gil Polglase from The Lonsdale Institute
April 21, 2020 04:17 - 29 minutes - 27 MBIt's a really difficult time for international students who are in Australia during the Covid-19 period in Australia, with disruption to regular course delivery, loss of employment and the lockdown. Gil Polglase from The Lonsdale Institute returns to outline what his college is doing to assist students to maintain their studies and cope with the difficulties that has arisen as a result of the new conditions at the moment. Follow David on Twitter @davidbongiorno Gil is also on Twitter @...
MTA 031 - There is assistance being offered to some International students by Universities
April 12, 2020 05:30 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIt is a difficult and confusing time for international students studying in Australia now. At this time all courses are running online, and students who were supporting themselves with some employment may have found that their hours have been reduced, or the job is gone altogether. David tells us what some of Australia's major universities are offering to international students as financial assistance, and what you need to be aware of in order to apply. Some of the recent reviews for the...
There is assistance being offered to some International students by Universities
April 12, 2020 05:30 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIt is a difficult and confusing time for international students studying in Australia now. At this time all courses are running online, and students who were supporting themselves with some employment may have found that their hours have been reduced, or the job is gone altogether. David tells us what some of Australia's major universities are offering to international students as financial assistance, and what you need to be aware of in order to apply. Some of the recent reviews for the...
How the Covid-19 Restrictions affect temporary residents in Australia
March 27, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode is the recording of a live stream we did to look at the issue for the various temporary residents in Australia under a range of visa subclasses. The most important thing to remember is that while you hold a Visa you must apply for another Visa BEFORE your current visa expires. You cannot let yourself become unlawful. So if you’re on a Visa and your Visa is expiring soon, you must apply for a new Visa. It’s vital that you don’t become unlawful. We won’t talk about the ...
MTA 030 - How the Covid-19 Restrictions affect temporary residents in Australia
March 27, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBThis episode is the recording of a live stream we did to look at the issue for the various temporary residents in Australia under a range of visa subclasses. The most important thing to remember is that while you hold a Visa you must apply for another Visa BEFORE your current visa expires. You cannot let yourself become unlawful. So if you’re on a Visa and your Visa is expiring soon, you must apply for a new Visa. It’s vital that you don’t become unlawful. We won’t talk about the ...
Standard Business Sponsorship Visa (subclass 482)
March 25, 2020 03:27 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBIn this Episode David explains, in detail, how to pursue the Standard Business Sponsorship visa, either as an Employer or as a sponsored employee. If you have questions, submit them to Grant via Twitter or via a comment on the Migrating To Australia podcast webpage. Please join us and participate! Grant's Twitter - @workthecloudoz Migrating To Australia website https://migratingtoaustraliapodcast.com
MTA 029 - Standard Business Sponsorship Visa (subclass 482)
March 25, 2020 03:27 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBIn this Episode David explains, in detail, how to pursue the Standard Business Sponsorship visa, either as an Employer or as a sponsored employee. If you have questions, submit them to Grant via Twitter or via a comment on the Migrating To Australia podcast webpage. Please join us and participate! Grant's Twitter - @workthecloudoz Migrating To Australia website https://migratingtoaustraliapodcast.com
A Quick Update from Grant and David regarding our Social Distancing/Lockdown
March 24, 2020 22:50We are still putting out episodes during the Social Distancing/Shutdown phase of Covid-19 here in Australia. Later today a pre-recorded episode will be released, and this will be the case for a few weeks. BUT we are going to start Livestreaming, and this gives you an opportunity to submit questions for us. The way to do that is to follow Grant on Twitter @WorkTheCloudOz or to leave a comment on the Migrating To Australia Podcast website - migratingtoaustraliapodcast.com We are planning...
MTA 028 - Thinking of studying Childcare in Australia as a Pathway to PR? DON"T!!!
March 15, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIf you are considering studying Childcare in Australia on a subclass 500 visa, as a way to work in Australia and pursue Permanent Residence, don't! David explains why the pathway is effectively closed, if you are looking at the 189, 190, 482, or 485 visas. It's just out of reach for reasons of points required, or work experience requirements. A diploma course will not allow you to become a Childcare Manager! Repeating the important point - Childcare is no longer an option. Consider a de...
Thinking of studying Childcare in Australia as a Pathway to PR? DON"T!!!
March 15, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBIf you are considering studying Childcare in Australia on a subclass 500 visa, as a way to work in Australia and pursue Permanent Residence, don't! David explains why the pathway is effectively closed, if you are looking at the 189, 190, 482, or 485 visas. It's just out of reach for reasons of points required, or work experience requirements. A diploma course will not allow you to become a Childcare Manager! Repeating the important point - Childcare is no longer an option. Consider a de...
MTA 027 - Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) Checklist
March 08, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBIn this episode David takes us through his Checklist that he uses for his clients applying for the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300), for the OFFSHORE Applicant to deal with the interview that occurs with the Immigration Department. Over 14 years, David has collated information about the question s asked and the issues raised in these interviews. David and Grant have explored all these issues, and share the must do tips and the traps to avoid. In this episode we are focusing on t...
Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) Checklist
March 08, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBIn this episode David takes us through his Checklist that he uses for his clients applying for the Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300), for the OFFSHORE Applicant to deal with the interview that occurs with the Immigration Department. Over 14 years, David has collated information about the question s asked and the issues raised in these interviews. David and Grant have explored all these issues, and share the must do tips and the traps to avoid. In this episode we are focusing on t...
Finding a Job or continuing your career after migrating
February 19, 2020 23:15 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBDavid and Grant are joined by Career Coach, Marina Pitisano. Marina shares her family migration story and then lays out what is required to find a job in the Australian job market, or develop a career in a changing employment environment. Check out Marina's resources and her podcast at Letz Create, her career coaching information centre.
MTA 026 - Finding a Job or continuing your career after migrating
February 19, 2020 23:15 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBDavid and Grant are joined by Career Coach, Marina Pitisano. Marina shares her family migration story and then lays out what is required to find a job in the Australian job market, or develop a career in a changing employment environment. Check out Marina's resources and her podcast at Letz Create, her career coaching information centre.
State nominated Skilled Migration - 491 visa State of Victoria
January 28, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWe continue our look at the 491 Skilled work visa program based on nomination by one of the states of Australia, this time, Victoria. In this episode David looks closely at the requirements and conditions to be successful in getting the State nomination for skilled migration from the State of Victoria. All of the ins and outs are covered, but pay attention to what to look out for if you change jobs or are offered a promotion or pay rise. This is super important! Here are the links you ...
MTA 025 - State nominated Skilled Migration - 491 visa State of Victoria
January 28, 2020 00:03 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWe continue our look at the 491 Skilled work visa program based on nomination by one of the states of Australia, this time, Victoria. In this episode David looks closely at the requirements and conditions to be successful in getting the State nomination for skilled migration from the State of Victoria. All of the ins and outs are covered, but pay attention to what to look out for if you change jobs or are offered a promotion or pay rise. This is super important! Here are the links you ...
Don't Study Accounting Or Smoke Weed
January 20, 2020 08:46 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn mid-December, the latest round of invitations for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) from the Australian Department of Immigration and Home Affairs were released. These are working visas, and pathways to permanent residency, and invitations to apply are assessed using the points system that David discusses frequently. The latest round has lifted the MINIMUM points required to be considered has risen to 100, and now makes Acc...
MTA 024 - Don't Study Accounting Or Smoke Weed
January 20, 2020 08:46 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn mid-December, the latest round of invitations for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Work (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) from the Australian Department of Immigration and Home Affairs were released. These are working visas, and pathways to permanent residency, and invitations to apply are assessed using the points system that David discusses frequently. The latest round has lifted the MINIMUM points required to be considered has risen to 100, and now makes Acc...
MTA 023 - General Skilled Migration - Skilled Work Regional Visa 491 Tasmania
January 09, 2020 23:31 - 1 hour - 109 MBIf you are considering a move to Australia, the individual States of Australia each have special visas to help them find the skilled and qualified workers needed for their employment markets. This episode focuses on the State of Tasmania. David walks through the new state-based skilled work visa for Tasmania, the Subclass 491 -Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa, discussing in detail the criteria for; Eligibility How to apply Requirements lodging an Expression of Interest yo...
General Skilled Migration - Skilled Work Regional Visa 491 Tasmania
January 09, 2020 23:31 - 1 hour - 109 MBIf you are considering a move to Australia, the individual States of Australia each have special visas to help them find the skilled and qualified workers needed for their employment markets. This episode focuses on the State of Tasmania. David walks through the new state-based skilled work visa for Tasmania, the Subclass 491 -Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa, discussing in detail the criteria for; Eligibility How to apply Requirements lodging an Expression of Interest yo...
MTA 022 - End of Year Message from David and Grant
December 24, 2019 20:00 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBA short message from David and Grant wishing everyone a happy holiday season, with a big thanks for listening for the past year!
End of Year Message from David and Grant
December 24, 2019 20:00 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBA short message from David and Grant wishing everyone a happy holiday season, with a big thanks for listening for the past year!
MTA 021 - Prospective Marriage, Backpacker, Resident Return and Contributory Parent Visa Handy Tips
December 20, 2019 04:12 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBDavid and Grant discuss tips to be successful and the pitfalls to avoid when applying for several classes of visas. Maximise your chances to get a Tourism Visa Prospective Marriage Visa (300) Working Holiday or "Backpacker Visa" (417 & 462) Skilled Migration (189 & 190) Resident Return Visa (155) Contributory Parent Visa (143) Does Australia have a discriminatory immigration policy based on geography? Australian culture and its effect on our labour market. Make your your app...
Prospective Marriage, Backpacker, Resident Return and Contributory Parent Visa Handy Tips
December 20, 2019 04:12 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBDavid and Grant discuss tips to be successful and the pitfalls to avoid when applying for several classes of visas. Maximise your chances to get a Tourism Visa Prospective Marriage Visa (300) Working Holiday or "Backpacker Visa" (417 & 462) Skilled Migration (189 & 190) Resident Return Visa (155) Contributory Parent Visa (143) Does Australia have a discriminatory immigration policy based on geography? Australian culture and its effect on our labour market. Make your your app...
Chukwudi Ogoh from Nigeria
December 13, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBChukwudi Ogoh tells David and Grant about his reasons for choosing to study in Australia almost a decade ago, and why he chose Australia over the other options - USA, UK, Canada and New Zealand. He tells us what he misses about Nigeria, how he has found visiting other countries, and his feelings about Australia after 8 years. A revealing and very personal chat with a very interesting man.
MTA 020 - Chukwudi Ogoh from Nigeria
December 13, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBChukwudi Ogoh tells David and Grant about his reasons for choosing to study in Australia almost a decade ago, and why he chose Australia over the other options - USA, UK, Canada and New Zealand. He tells us what he misses about Nigeria, how he has found visiting other countries, and his feelings about Australia after 8 years. A revealing and very personal chat with a very interesting man.
MTA 019 - Grant Health Update - He is alive!
December 08, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBSpecial update on Grant's health following his major surgery and what comes next for him. Also some commentary on how many highly skilled migrants contributed to his medical care.
Grant Health Update - He is alive!
December 08, 2019 20:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBSpecial update on Grant's health following his major surgery and what comes next for him. Also some commentary on how many highly skilled migrants contributed to his medical care.
Eshan from India
December 02, 2019 02:55 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBDavid and Grant talk to Eshan, who is about to complete a PhD examining the socio-economic dynamics of Indian students who are studying, or have studied in Australia. Eshan has been in Australia as a student for 11 years, the last 5 working on his PhD. He is also a lecturer at Latrobe University, Melbourne Polytechnic and Chisholm TAFE. As part of his thesis he has interviewed Indian students in Australia and in India who have studied at Australian universities and colleges, examining wh...
MTA 018 - Eshan from India
December 02, 2019 02:55 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBDavid and Grant talk to Eshan, who is about to complete a PhD examining the socio-economic dynamics of Indian students who are studying, or have studied in Australia. Eshan has been in Australia as a student for 11 years, the last 5 working on his PhD. He is also a lecturer at Latrobe University, Melbourne Polytechnic and Chisholm TAFE. As part of his thesis he has interviewed Indian students in Australia and in India who have studied at Australian universities and colleges, examining wh...
MTA 017 - The Parent Sponsored Visa subclass 870
November 24, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBDavid goes over the features of the newly established Sponsored Parent Visa subclass 870, which allows parents to spend up to 10 years with their children who are living in Australia. All of the features, restrictions and main benefits are examined and David recommends who may find this visa more suitable than other options available for parents to join their children in Australia.
The Parent Sponsored Visa subclass 870
November 24, 2019 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBDavid goes over the features of the newly established Sponsored Parent Visa subclass 870, which allows parents to spend up to 10 years with their children who are living in Australia. All of the features, restrictions and main benefits are examined and David recommends who may find this visa more suitable than other options available for parents to join their children in Australia.