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Useful tips for crew

My advice for new yachties, get the right boat, don't leap at the first job. Also get some experience before you decide that you want to make a career out of it. - Susannah Duggan: Stew  
Useful tips for crew

My advice to anyone considering entering into the industry is be careful with the money you earn but don't be a scrooge. I would also tell newcomers that the job is a lot more demanding than most anticipate. - Amanda Garrett: Stew  
Useful tips for crew

My advice to new crew is when you are looking for a job as a couple don't cut your nose off to spite your face. If you can't find a job together, split up for a bit, something will almost always crop up further down the line. - Grant Hughes: Captain  
Micheal Cameron: Mate

My advice to those wanting to get on a boat is to hold out for the right job and then be prepared to work real hard once you are on board. If you want to do something stop thinking about and talking about it, just do it!  

Visas & Permits

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Crew visas are not the straight forward issue that we'd all like them to be.

On one hand you need a job before you get a visa, but you can't get the visa until you get the job and you can't get the job until you get the visa...

On this page there are many very helpful articles about visas, work permits, tips and advice for international travel and documentation and more.

Latest visa and work permit news

  • Australian Immigration via State Sponsorship - Apply Now!
    The recent Australian immigration changes mean that fewer people qualify for Australian immigration under the skilled independent visa. The Migration Occupations in Demand List no longer exists. Changes to the Skilled Occupation List in June 2010 may make Australian immigration more difficult still....
  • US H-1B Visa Processing starts 1 April
    US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced recently that they will start accepting H-1B petitions again for the fiscal year FY 2011 cap from 1 April 2010. These visas are useful for professional and management level employees in specialized fields, such as scientists, engineers, or computer programmers....
  • Canadian Immigration Language Requirements - visa procedures to change
    Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced recently changes to be introduced on 10 April 2010 to the procedure for assessing language ability for the Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience visa categories. Mr Kenney went on to say that the changes will increase fairness and reduce delays....
  • Australian Immigration Baird Report supports changes
    Immigration Minister Chris Evans has welcomed the final report of the Baird Review on the legislation governing international education. The Baird Report by Bruce Baird was commissioned by the Australian Department for Education to report on the legislation that governs international education in Australia....
  • UK Immigration - Apply now before the fee increases
    As mentioned in previous news reports UK immigration are substantially increasing Government fees in many cases. Some fees for dependent relative applications will double or triple in price....
  • UK Delays and disruption - Passengers and immigrants may be affected
    The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced that there may be delays and disruption to services for immigrants and those travelling on Monday 8 March and Tuesday 9 March. This is due to strike action by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS)....
  • Canadian immigration improves online resources
    Immigration Minister Jason Kenney recently announced a new online resource to make it easier for immigrants to settle in when they move to Canada. The new website provides information on Government and local services for new migrants to Canada. Immigration Minister Kenney had the following to say:...
  • UK Tier 4 student visa applications - Latest Requirements
    In a report by UK Immigration it was announced that the new requirements for UK Tier 4 student visa applications came into effect on 3 March 2010....
  • Australian work visa holder salary rates on the up
    Australian immigration minister Chris Evans has recently made a number of comments on the Australian subclass 457 work visa. The Australian Government in their news report provides details of increases in salary rates amongst Australian 457 visa holders. However, they also said that employers should first try and find Australians to fill vacancies before using the temporary skilled migration program to recruit overseas employees. The Australian Government says that the priority should be to provide training and job opportunities for Australians....
  • UK Tier 1 Visa Changes - Act Now!
    If you currently have a Masters degree and meet the requirements for the UK Tier 1 visa it may be worth applying now. UK Immigration will probably be making significant changes to the requirements for the UK Tier 1 visa very soon....

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