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1. Ready, Set, Snowboard: Slide into Summer in Tignes
June 15, 2018
With summer already knocking on our doors, you find yourself longing for a bit of cool air in your lungs and some crunchy snow under your feet, or rather under your board. You sigh in frustration, knowing it’s too early to plan for your next winter snowboarding adventure, but one thing it’s definitely not too early for is planning your summer snowboarding adventure in Tignes. Yep, you read that right. While many an alpine mountain sheds a sizeable mass of their snowy coats in the summer, the resort of Tignes, happily situated in one of the spots with the most favourable summer snowboarding co... (read more)
Author: Laura Jeeves
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2. The Shop Local Network welcomes Jalapeno's in Schererville as a new Shop Local Mission Partner
June 06, 2018
Jalapeno’s Restaurant, located at 200 US-41 in Schererville, Indiana, is committed to serving its guests with authentic and traditional Mexican dishes.
LaPorte, Indiana, June 07, 2018 - Jalapeno’s Restaurant, located at 200 US-41 in Schererville, Indiana, is committed to serving its guests with authentic and traditional Mexican dishes. Nick Bello, President of The Shop Local Network states, “When you walk through the doors, you can tell they are the real deal. The food is amazing and their loyalty rewards program keep you coming back!”
Some of their classic Mexican foods include tama... (read more)
Author: John Paul
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3. SKILLED SPONSORED VISA (SUBCLASS 176)
June 04, 2018
To be eligible for a skilled sponsored visa (subclass 176) , you are required to less than 50 years, you must have competent English skills, you must have relatives who are living in Australia in a designated area and you must have the required qualifications that meet the Australian standards for occupations. Skilled sponsored visa (subclass 176) closed doors for a new application. The skilled sponsored visa (subclass 176) was subject to capping and ceasing arrangement that was in September 2015. If the visa application decision was not made by 22 September of that year, then the applicatio... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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4. REGIONAL SPONSOR MIGRATION SCHEME (SUBCLASS 119 AND 857)
June 04, 2018
Regional sponsor migration scheme (subclass 119 and 857) closed doors to new applications in 2012 but if the decision of your visa application is not yet made you are in a place to add dependent children or a partner but remember they have to be nominated by your employer. Regional sponsor migration scheme (subclass 119 and 857) allows you to live in Australia as a permanent resident. You have to pay charges for application in addition to other costs which may be listed. Regional sponsor migration scheme (subclass 119 and 857) is a visa designed for a skilled worker from the overseas count... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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5. MEDICAL TREATMENT LONG STAY VISA (SUBCLASS 685)
June 04, 2018
You were eligible to medical treatment long stay visa (subclass 685) if you were planning to travel to Australia for medical treatment, to give organ, if you were accompanying to offer support to the person in need of medical attention and if you were above 50 years and at the same time you are in Australia and you are not in a position of possessing a permanent visa as a result of health issues. Though medical treatment long stay (subclass 685) visa closed doors for new applications in 2013, you can be eligible for medical treatment visa (subclass 602). If you had already been issued wit... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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6. ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORITY (BUSINESS ENTRANT) VISA (SUBCLASS 956 AND 977)
June 04, 2018
The electronic travel authority (business entrant) visa (subclass 956 and 977) has closed doors for new applications in 2013. The visa is meant for the people who intend to visit Australia for short-term business purposes like to attend a business-related seminar, conferences or to attend informal studies. Subclass 956 allows you to stay in Australia in every visit while subclass 977 allows you to stay 3 months of each visit within 12 months from the day when the visa was granted or the life of the visa if the visa is less than 12 months. The visa cannot be extended after the expiry and i... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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7. EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME (SUBCLASS 121 AND 856)
June 04, 2018
The employer nomination scheme (subclass 121 and 856) allows you and your dependent family member who is included in visa application form to live permanently in Australia. The visa is meant for skilled workers who are from overseas and the skilled temporary resident who is residing in Australia. If you made a change, you are required to tell the department about the changes because if you do not tell them you may experience a delay in the airport or even been denied to board a plane. Employer nomination scheme visa (subclass 121 and 856) closed doors for new applications in 2012 but you ... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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8. Know about these before Getting New Windows
June 04, 2018
About maintenance, double-pane windows, vinyl windows, curb appeal and energy efficiency check out these expert suggestions if you’re considering replacement windows.
There’s a good chance you’re wasting energy if your house has outdated windows. You’re air conditioning the neighbourhood in the summer, and through the window edges wind whistles in in winter. To purchase new house windows the time may have finally come although you’ve been putting it off for years.
You might not know where to start as there are so many things to consider —materials, style, energy efficiency, color. It... (read more)
Author: Mili Bose
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9. ESTABLISHED BUSINESS IN AUSTRALIA VISA (SUBCLASS 845)
June 04, 2018
Established business in Australia visa (subclass 845) has closed doors for new applications although the not for family members if your visa is not decided yet. The established business in Australia visa (subclass 845) is a type of permanent visa that allows you to travel to and from Australia for 5 years. You only eligible for the established business in Australia visa (subclass 845) if you a holder of temporary resident visa if you have been in Australia as a temporary resident for 272 days if you have the ownership interest that is well proven by the successful businesses in Australia. Y... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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10. ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORITY (VISITOR) VISA (SUBCLASS 976)
June 04, 2018
The visa allows you to travel to Australia for holidays, or as a tourist or for the informal study. For you to be granted electronic travel authority(visitor) visa (subclass 976) you were required to be free from tuberculosis, you were not supposed to have record of criminal activity, you were not to train or study for more than 3 months and you were not allowed to work while you were in Australia. Electronic travel authority (visitor) visa (subclass 976) has closed doors for new applications in 2013 and now you can apply subclass 601. You were only eligible for electronic travel authori... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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11. BUSINESS SKILLS (PROVISIONAL) VISA (SUBCLASS 160 AND 165)
June 04, 2018
Business skills (provisional) visa (subclass 160 and 165) has closed doors for new applications. The visa was meant for the people who are termed to be successful in businesses or the investment career. The visa was also meant for people who had a genuine commitment in the business in Australia. Business skills(provisional) visa( subclass 160 and 165) allowed you to start a business in Australia, you were allowed to travel to and fro as many times as wished, you were allowed to have your family in Australia and you were allowed to apply for permanent residence. Your family members have ... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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12. SKILLED INDEPENDENT REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) VISA (SUBCLASS 495)
June 04, 2018
The skilled independent regional (provisional) visa (subclass 495) did not allow you to enroll in Medicare or any other benefits enjoyed by Australia citizens. Skilled independent regional (provisional) visa (subclass 495) closed doors for new application in September 2007. Skilled independent regional (provisional) visa (subclass 495). Your family members are eligible for subclass 489 which is s skilled regional (provisional) visa if you a holder of skilled independent regional (provisional) visa (subclass 495). This visa was valid for four years only from the date you entered Australi... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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13. SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 885)
June 04, 2018
Doors for new applications of skilled independent visa (subclass 885) were closed in 2013. You were required to be Australia when the skilled independent visa (subclass 885) was being granted. You were never allowed to lodge a new application for a skilled independent visa (subclass 885) but if there was no decision that was made in regard to the visa application, then your family member was allowed to lodge a combined application. Skilled independent visa (subclass 885) was meant for international students who had already completed their course studies for the latest six months in Austral... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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14. SKILLED DESIGNATED AREA SPONSORED VISA (SUBCLASS 496)
June 04, 2018
Skilled designated area sponsored visa (subclass 496) has currently closed the doors for the new applications. Skilled designated area sponsored visa (subclass 496) allowed people to live, study and work in Australia. The visa also allowed people to be eligible for permanent residence. As an applicant, you were eligible for skilled designated area sponsored visa (subclass 496) if you were below 45 years, if you had perfect English skills, if you had recent working experience and if you had the required qualifications in relation to the visa applied. Though the skilled designated area sp... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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15. SPORT VISA (SUBCLASS 421)
June 04, 2018
Sport visa (subclass 421) is a type of visa meant for professions sports people, the adjudicators and the judges who wanted to come to Australia with an aim of participating in sport. Sport visa (subclass 421) is a type of visa that closed the doors for new application but you can apply subclass 408 which is a temporary visa. Sport visa (subclass 421) allowed you to bring your family members to Australia either to work or study. Sport visa (subclass 421) was valid for the period dated on the nominated place where the greatest period was 2 years only. The sport visa (subclass 421) allowed y... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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16. SPONSORED FAMILY VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 679)
June 04, 2018
Sponsor family visitor visa (subclass 679) was lodged in Australia by the person who was to sponsor you. The sponsorship ended the time you when you left Australia this is because sponsored could not be canceled while the visa was still valid. As a sponsor, you were required to be responsible for all costs imposed by the government of Australia. The sponsored family visitor visa (subclass 679) did not allow one to work or extend the stay after the visa expired. Sponsored family visitor visa (subclass 679) closed doors for the new applications in 2013 but you may apply subclass 600. Sponsor... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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17. SPONSORED VISA (SUBCLASS 886)
June 04, 2018
Sponsored visa (subclass 886) closed doors for the new applications in January 2013. As an applicant you were required to make sure that you did not owe the government of Australia before you were granted a visa. All the applicants who were above 18 years of age who needed withdrawal they were to sign the request form for withdrawal. You were notified the time to use the visa, the visa number, and visa conditions once you were granted a visa. Sponsored visa (subclass 886) is a type of visa that was meant for students who had completed their studies in Australia. Sponsored visa (subclass ... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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18. LABOUR AGREEMENT VISA (SUBCLASS 855)
June 04, 2018
The labor agreement visa (subclass 855) also allowed you to sponsor a relative, you were able to enroll in Medicare and you were able to travel to and from Australia once you were granted a visa for five years. Labor agreement visa (subclass 855) has closed doors for the new applicants. When the visa was being granted, the labor agreement visa (subclass 855) permitted people to stay indefinitely in Australia, to work, study and apply for citizenship. Your employer was required to give employment on fulltime basis, your employer was required to meet the labor agreement requirements and was ... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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19. LABOUR AGREEMENT VISA (SUBCLASS 120)
June 04, 2018
Labor agreement visa (subclass 120) allowed you to stay and work in Australia, you were allowed to apply for citizenship and travel to and from Australia for 5 years from the date the labor agreement visa (subclass 120) was granted. In addition, you were allowed to enroll in Medicare and you were also allowed to sponsor a relative. Labor agreement visa (subclass 120) has closed doors for new applications and you cannot get this visa. However, when the visa was granted you were required to comply with the visa conditions listed and the Australia laws. You were not to work for the employer ... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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20. GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT VISA (SUBCLASS 406)
June 04, 2018
Government agreement visa (subclass 406) allows you to enter and leave while your visa is valid, you are allowed to bring your family with you to Australia, you are allowed to direct operations of a particular listed company and you can do the work that is specified in the agreement. You are required to read carefully all the conditions listed. However, government agreement visa (subclass 406) has closed doors for new applications since 2012. Government agreement visa (subclass 406) is a type of visa meant for people who want to go Australia under bilateral agreement that is between Austr... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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21. RETIREMENT VISA (SUBCLASS 410)
June 03, 2018
Retirement visa (subclass 410) has closed doors for new applications. The retirement visa (subclass 410) permits you to work, stay and travel and stay in Australia. Retirement visa (subclass 410) does not allow you to apply for citizenship. Retirement visa is a type of temporary visa that does not lead to permanent residence. When applying retirement visa (subclass 410) you are required to pay non-refundable application fees. You can make payment through credit card or banker’s cheque that is payable to the department of home affairs. Remember payment vide cash is not acceptable. You will... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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22. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AGENCY (SUBCLASS 415)
June 03, 2018
Foreign government agency (subclass 415) is ideal for language teachers who want to be employed in Australia either by the Australian government or the government agency. Foreign government agency (subclass 415) is a visa that is meant for the representatives of the foreign countries who do not have any official status with the government of Australia. You are eligible for a foreign government agency (subclass 415) if you are sponsored by the government agency which is approved, and or if you are representative of the foreign government agency. The government closed the doors for new app... (read more)
Author: Alice Ken
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23. Window replacement - Upgrading your home can be quite challenging
June 01, 2018
Replacement windows can be one of the biggest home upgrades any owner will ever do. Ask any individual who has as of late replaced their old or decaying windows - the procedure can be extremely confusing. The business is brimming with great sales representatives prepared to offer their specific top pick. Home owners get a lot confused when deciding about what to pick and what not to. When looking for your new, more energy-productive windows, instructing yourself or finding a window replacement contractor willing to sincerely analyze highlights and advantages of the diverse brands can go ... (read more)
Author: Mili Bose
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24. Installing aluminium windows for your house - Why you should do so
May 24, 2018
When you are renovating or broadening your home or building another one you will confront the subject of which door material to utilize: Aluminum doors or steel doors? The most generally utilized door materials are the aluminum, wood, PVC, steel, however which is better? A standout amongst the most vital qualities of doors or the house windows is the sturdiness. The toughness enormously relies upon the material from which the door is made, the states of utilization or the place where it is introduced. The exterior This is one of the greatest snags for utilizing doors and windows. ... (read more)
Author: Mili Bose
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25. Fine Dining Fit for a King at the Lido Palace
May 10, 2018
Opening its doors to guests at the beginning of the twentieth century, the Lido Palace knows how to create a five-star experience, and it’s one of my top recommendations when clients come to me seeking the crème de la crème of our Lake Garda holidays.
Your day (or longer if you’re feeling extravagant) of indulgence begins the moment you set eyes on the sensational facade of the hotel. Despite being neglected to disrepair over the decades, it has been brought back to its former Belle Époque glory with a few modern twists by a refurbishment that earned awards on its completion in 2011. The ... (read more)
Author: Laura Jeeves
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