Migrating To Australia Podcast

Wendy Chong is the founder and energy behind Home Run Realty, and she help many recent migrants navigate the property market in Australia, either for those seeking to rent or to buy a house or apartment.

Wendy tells …

There are some common mistakes that you need to avoid and some main points that you need to get right when you are applying to become an Australian Citizen.

David Bongiorno and I go over the things to get right, …

In this episode, meet Jaco Vorster, an Auditor who has built a successful careeer in Australia after coming to Australia from the Rainbow Nation, …

Paul Cott, from Law on Lydiard, returns with an important update for anybody who thinks they may be a Casual worker in Australia. The law covering …

David Bongiorno tells Grant what the state of play is regarding travel and visas as we come into November.  Things seem to change every day, so keep listening, and checking out David on social media, to get the latest.

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David runs through the latest news from the Aust Government - leaving Australia, update on Visitor visas, Qld delays the state-nominated skilled migration program, NSW Business and Skilled Migration (subclass 491) is …

New South Wales has opened it's state-sponsored program, for General Skilled Migration, for those already living in New South Wales, and can satisfy a range of criteria, that David Bongiorno and Grant Williams, explore …

There is not a lot that needs to be said about this episode - it is aimed at a very particular cohort (haven't we heard a lot about that word in the …

David and Grant are joined for this episdoe by Sara Bogdanovic, who has arrived in Australia from Serbia, via the circuitous route via Zimbabwe and then to New Zealand.

What was it like to be white non-English speakers …

David and Grant are joined by Michael Glasser, who came to Australia as a child from South Africa, and has carved out a career in the highly competitive Social Media space, and along the way, has become somewhat of an …

Victoria has opened up the programs for the sub-class 190 and sub-class 491 visas, for State-sponsored General Skilled Migration.
David Bongiorno steps through how to determine if you are eligible to apply, and the …

Sometimes we are unaware of the communities that exist within the larger community!

Meet Dzung, an accountant and restaurant owner, who is also an entertainer, with a very high profile as a singer. Dzung supports …

In this episode we meet Vy, a social worker who helps those in difficult circumstances in Melbourne.

Vy tells David and Grant some of the most …

SO, you have embarked on your migration adventure, you are in Australia, you have found that special someone, and it's that time when you consider …

Are you (or do you know someone who is) completing your studies in mid year or end of year 2021, an International student, studying IN AUSTRALIA, and will be applying for a 485 Temporary Graduate visa to pursue work …

The New South Wales State government announced  that it was about to begin accepting a limited amount of international students. 

How will it work? Who is coming? What courses are included?

David Bongiorno and Grant …

In this episode we speak with Corinna Galliano, PhD, an expert in international business and management, who came from Italy to further her academic career. She is currently teaching and developing courses at the …

In this episode, David Bongiorno and Grant are joined by Cynthia Peretz, who has an interesting migration story of her own to tell, and over 20 years in Australia, she has a detailed knowledge of the property market in …

Chris Andrews was a kid from Grimsby in the UK who loved golf, and he wanted to make it his career.

Like so many young people in the UK, Chris wanted …

Our Guest today is Belle Lim, the current President of the Council of International Students Australia.  Belle is undertaking a Doctorate studying cancer genomics, working part time (as just about all of our …

At the height of the Covid lockdown, as a Melbourne winter was taking hold, a sympathetic restaurant owner took it upon himself to feed the hoards of …

Year after year, no matter where you are in Australia, it is proved over and over why insurance is something you need to consider.
It can be a natural disaster, or just an accident or mishap that can befall on anyone, …

In this episode we meet Dr. Ram, and emergency medicine specialist, who has a very interesting career path and has skills that are in demand all over the world.

Ram's background gives some clues to the origin of his …

The Australian Government has foreshadowed changes to the way Parter/Spouse/Fiance/Prospective Marriage visa will operate in the future - perhaps …

It's been a while between episodes!  Not for want of trying - we have had to recast a few episodes - but we are delighted to tackle a few of the things that David has been asked lately in this instalment.

First, after a …

With a fanfare for our 50th official episode, David shares as much detail as has been released about the Skilled Migration programs the NSW and Victoria have opened up. We recap the year, look ahead a little and …

Following on from our last episode about starting a business, this time we consider relocating or expanding your existing business to Australia, with …

A rollicking good time in this episode, featuring lawyer, commercial airline pilot, NSW Supreme Court researcher and business entrepreneur, William …

There have been some significant changes announced by the Australian Government regarding these visas;

• Partner (subclass 309)
• Prospective Marriage …

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Saúl Zavarce has been presenting his celebrated Saturday morning program, Fiesta Jazz, since 2000, making him a veteran of the airwaves and a familiar face around Melbourne community FM station, 3PBS-FM. Fiesta Jazz …

David and Grant discuss the main issues in the Federal Budget for immigration - a shift of focus in skilled migration, a large increase in spouse visa quota - but with an English test. We do our best with no legislation …

If you have come to Australia from a country with a very different legal system, or one where women are largely excluded from independent access to the legal system, we have an episode for you.  Family lawyer, Nadine …

Ali Shahsavand is widely regarded as one of the best tutors for the IELTS test, and has helped thousands of people achieve great results on the …

Paul Cott is a lawyer who regular advises both workers and employers on all sorts of issues under Australia's workplace laws. David and Grant put a …

In this episode we talk to Nguyen, CA, who tells us how he came to study at high school in Melbourne, from Vietnam, and has ended up as a Senior …

If 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 …

This week we speak with aspiring AFL footballer, Nick Bracks, who never became a professional footballer, but did become a star on the popular TV …

We 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 …

If you listen regularly to this podcast, you will know that sometimes we say some uncomplimentary things about Education Agents. So, Laura Parra, an …

Charles Nikakis, a criminal law advocate with over 40 years experience in Victoria, tells David and Grant how to deal with Police in Victoria under …

Something 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 …

David 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 …

There 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 …

It's a really difficult time for international students who are in Australia during the Covid-19 period in Australia, with disruption to regular …

It is a difficult and confusing time for international students studying in Australia now. At this time all courses are running online, and students …

This 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 …

In 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 …

If 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 …

In 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 …

David 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 …

We 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 …

In 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 …

If 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 …

A short message from David and Grant wishing everyone a happy holiday season, with a big thanks for listening for the past year!

David 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 …

Chukwudi 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 …

Special update on Grant's health following his major surgery and what comes next for him.  Also some commentary on how many highly skilled migrants …

David 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 …

David 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 …

Paolo has become a very successful chef in Melbourne.  He has cooked for a living in London, Singapore and his home country, Italy, and worked with …

Farid tells David and Grant about his successful study in Australia, how he builds his life in Australia, while staying connected to Iran, and his …

After finishing a shift at a convenience store, International student, Minh, is savagely beaten by a group of neo-Nazis, resulting in multiple very …

David talks to Grant about why he has been, and will be absent, and how he feels about his impending cancer surgery.

This is pretty personal stuff.

David and Grant are very lucky to have a conversation with former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration in the Australian government.

He …

David talks to Gil from The Lonsdale Institute, which has campuses in Melbourne and Sydney, about studying in Australia.

Find out more about the Lonsdale Institute here.

Remember you can always book a free introductory …

David focuses on all the elements you need to cover in your visa application to ensure that you meet the requirements to be considered a Genuine Temporary Entrant.

Remember you can book a free introductory appointment …

Leading Migration agent, David Bongiorno, examines the pathways for students and recent graduates for permanent residency and citizenship.

After the 485 visa, what are your options? How do you qualify for a 482 visa?

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In this episode we speak to Teraseth, who fled South Sudan as an infant and details 6 year journey to arrive in Autralaia as a refugee, and how she has built a life that has included modelling at the highest level all …

Is this episode we introduce you to Ada, who decided to leave her home in Greece as the effects of a financial crisis were being felt by so many people in that country.

We trace her steps from her previous career in …

A quick answer to a very common question about applying for a student Visa.

For more answers like this like this, be sure to download the upcoming Student Visa Q&A episode.

If you have completed your studies, there …

In this episode, David takes us through how the issue of your character may affect your chance of getting a visa, using examples of real cases that have been prominent in the media in Australia, and how your actions …

In this episode David explains how to get your partner a visa for Australia, whether you are in Australia or offshore and whether your partner is in …