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Major COVID-19 Concessions for Subclass 887 Skilled Regional visa applicants

Major COVID-19 Concessions for Subclass 887 Skilled Regional visa applicants

The COVID-19 concessions are designed to ensure provisional and temporary visa holders are not disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control during COVID-19 Pandemic, including Border closures, restrictions imposed on businesses and the general economic downturn related to COVID-19.

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Are you a High Performing Graduate? South Australia wants you!

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Immigration SA, the South Australia state department which manages state nomination policies and processes state nomination applications, has introduced a new nomination option for international graduates who studied in South Australian public universities.

What is a High Performing Graduate?

According to Immigration SA, you can claim to be a High Performing Graduate for SA state nomination by meeting ALL of the following requirements:

  • Currently residing in South Australia
  • Studied at a South Australian public university, which includes:
    • Flinders University
    • University of Adelaide
    • University of South Australia
  • Completed one of the following qualifications:
    • PhD
    • Masters by Research
    • GPA of 6.0 or above in a Masters by Coursework degree (following completion of a Bachelor degree in South Australia)
    • First Class Honours in a dedicated Honours year (following completion of a Bachelor degree in South Australia)
    • GPA of 6.0 or above in a Bachelor degree

Note: GPA – Grade Point Average

High performing graduates from other South Australian higher education institutes may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will need to email your academic transcript to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You should check that you meet the requirements above before emailing the Immigration SA team.

What is the benefit of obtaining the state nomination via the High Performing Graduate pathway?

Benefits in seeking state nomination via the High Performing Graduate stream include the following:

  • Additional points for your Skill Select subclass 190 or 489 visa application

(Additional 5 points for subclass 190; additional 10 points for subclass 489)

  • Access to a more extensive list of occupations on either the State Occupation List or the Supplementary Skilled List, including nominating occupations where “Special Conditions Apply”
  • Obtain waivers for Immigration SA’s work experience and English language requirements

If you need further information, please contact Work Visa Lawyers via the contact details listed below.

Comments by Chris Johnston – Principal Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent at Work Visa Lawyers

South Australia has done it again. Previously the Immigration SA team introduced the High Points sponsorship option, to attract high calibre migrants for state sponsorship. With the introduction of the High Performing Graduate sponsorship pathway, it is expected that more General Skilled Migration applicants will be making South Australia their home. The additional sponsorship pathway is definitely welcomed among international graduates to seek extra points and waivers for their visa application.

Policies like this also make SA a more attractive place for International Studies. High achieving students may choose to study in SA due to the favourable state nomination requirements provided by Immigration SA for SA international graduates.

While the High Performing Graduate sponsorship option is available for graduates of the 3 public universities listed, SA international graduates from other institutes with excellent academic records can still seek SA nomination by sending their academic transcript to Immigration SA for consideration on a case-by-case basis. You should seek Immigration SA opinion if you have excellent grades.

You should also note that there are other criteria that need to be fulfilled, such as obtaining sufficient points in the Expression of Interest (EOI), meeting health and character requirements, and so on.

Always check with a Registered Migration Agent first before starting your visa application.

This information is accurate on 19 February 2016

Source:

  1. http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/International-graduates/high-performing-international-graduates-of-south-australia

 

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Can you score 80 points on the Australia Skilled Migration Points Test? South Australia wants you if you can!

Can you score 80 points on the Australia Skilled Migration Points Test? South Australia wants you if you can!

 2018 UPDATE:

Australian SkillSelect Round Results September/August 2018 - Skilled Independent & Regional Visa Occupation Lists

 

Since 1 July 2015, Immigration South Australia (SA) has implemented a Supplementary Skilled List in addition to the normal State Occupation List as part of its state sponsorship programme. The Supplementary Skilled List includes all occupations that are not on the SA State Occupation List but are on the Federal Consolidated Skilled Occupational List (CSOL). Some of the occupations that can be accessed on the Supplementary Skilled List include:

  • Generic business professionals such as Marketing, Advertising and HR professionals – Marketing Specialists, Marketing Managers, Recruitment Consultants, Commodities Traders
  • Management Consultants and Policy Analysts
  • Sales Representatives – Medical, ICT or Industrial
  • Education professionals for example Lecturers, primary and secondary School Teachers
  • Engineering Technicians
  • Tradesworkers – Toolmakers, Florists, Sound Technicians, Interior Decorators, etc.

Who will benefit from the South Australia Supplementary Skilled List?

The SA Supplementary Skilled List is helpful for the following people:

  • Applicants with occupations that are not suitable for a Skilled-Independent Subclass 189 visa, i.e. the nominated occupation is not on the Federal Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
  • The applicant’s nominated occupation does not have a state or territory available to sponsor for a Skilled Sponsored Subclass 190 visa or a Skilled Regional Sponsored Subclass 489 visa

That is great! How can I access the South Australia Supplementary Skilled List?

An applicant can access the Supplementary Skilled List if they can meet one of the following conditions:

Click on the links above to find out more details from the Immigration SA website. Applicants will still need to fulfil the general state sponsorship requirements.

Is it possible to accumulate 80 points for the Skilled Migration Points Test?

Typically most skilled applications claim 60 to 70 points for their applications. To claim 80 points applicants are likely to have Superior English ability, age between 25 and 32 years and have Australian studies or a PhD. Here is an example:

Age (25 – 32 years)

30

Work Experience (8 years)

15

Superior English (IELTS 8 or equivalent)

20

Qualifications comparable to an Australian Bachelor’s degree

15

Australian Studies

5

Australian Studies in a Regional Area

5

SA State Sponsorship (190)

5

TOTAL

95

As demonstrated above it is possible to achieve the 80 points required with some room for manoeuvre.

Comments by Chris Johnston – Principal Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent at Work Visa Lawyers

At a recent meeting with Immigration SA, it was interesting to find out that there were a lot of applications submitted for the Supplementary Skilled List occupations under the claims for 80 points or more. As the only state sponsorship authority willing to consider all occupations on the CSOL, it is not surprising that many applicants now flock towards SA to obtain state sponsorship. However, applicants should thoroughly check and make sure that they can meet the points claimed to ensure a successful state sponsorship application.

Applicants should also consider the other criteria to access the Supplementary Skilled List. The current South Australian employment and chain migration criteria will definitely be useful for temporary overseas workers in SA and the relatives of Australian permanent residents in SA.

If the large numbers of applications submitted to Immigration SA thus far are all eligible, we might see Immigration SA suspend certain occupations for state sponsorship as some of the occupations will hit the state planning numbers for the fiscal year. It would be best to apply as soon as possible. Contact us now to find out if you can apply for SA state sponsorship.

Source:

  1. http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/nomination-process/eligibility-summary

This information is accurate on 4 August 2015

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The South Australia Supplementary Skilled List provides more options for State Sponsorship

The South Australia Supplementary Skilled List provides more options for State Sponsorship

Immigration SA has announced the South Australian Supplementary Skilled List today which replaces the Graduate List. The Supplementary Skilled List contains 480 occupations, many of which that are not on the State Occupation List. The Supplementary Skilled List allows more occupations and different skilled workers to be sponsored by the South Australian state government. Applicants can access the Supplementary Skilled List if they:

  • graduated from studies in a South Australian education institute with at least one academic year of study
  • worked in a skilled occupation in South Australia for at least 12 months
  • have a immediate family member (permanent resident or Australian citizen) who has resided in South Australia for 12 months or more

You must still meet the state nomination requirements for factors such as age, skills assessment, work experience, English and financial capacity. For further information please visit the Immigration SA website.

This information is accurate on the 13 April 2015

Source:

Immigration SA

http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/International-graduates/international-graduate-occupation-and-waiver-requirements

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Skilled Nomination category visas - 190 and 489 for the 2014 -15 programme almost filled

Skilled Nomination category visas - 190 and 489 for the 2014 -15 programme almost filled

Applicants for the 190 and 489 visas may have received the following email notification from case officers in the past few days:

I am writing to you regarding your application for an Australian skilled visa (subclass 190).

The visa for which you have applied is part of the Skilled Nominated category. The Migration Programme determines the maximum number of visas that can be granted in each visa category. Applications for this visa are processed in line with Migration Programme planning levels. These planning levels have precedence over indicative client service standard timeframes.

The Migration Programme planning level for the Skilled Nominated category now has limited number of places left for the 2014-15 program year. This means processing times will be longer and that once the remaining places are used, the Department cannot grant further visas in this category during this programme year.

As planning levels affect all applications, including those in the final stages of processing, I cannot give you an indication as to the likely timeframe for finalisation of your application.

In the meantime, I encourage you to continue checking the department's website (www.immi.gov.au) for any updates regarding application processing or changes to the Skilled Migration Programme which may affect you.

I appreciate your patience in this matter.

What Does This Mean?

Once planning numbers are met for the programme year, visa applications of that particular category will be deferred until the next programme year. While this delays the migration plans for applicants, it is important to know that the visa applications in progress will still be considered for processing for the next programme year.

More updates to follow...

 

This information is accurate on the 22 March 2015

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Change on South Australian State Nominated Occupation Lists ‘Corporate Services Manager’ has been updated to medium availability

Change on South Australian State Nominated Occupation Lists ‘Corporate Services Manager’ has been updated to medium availability

 

Change on South Australian State Nominated Occupation Lists

The Status of the occupation ‘Corporate Services Manager’ has been updated to medium availability.

So if you want to do a state nominated 190 or 489 application for Corporate Services Manager, you should get in quick while it is still on the list.

Source:

Immigration SA:

http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/state-nominated-occupation-lists

This information is accurate on the 13 December 2014.  Immigration SA and DIBP will change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging an application. 

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Changes to sponsorship list for ACT announced 1 October 2014 – more occupations closed

Changes to sponsorship list for ACT announced 1 October 2014 – more occupations closed

 

Changes to sponsorship list for ACT announced 1 October 2014 – more occupations closed

The ACT Government has release the following information about changes to their sponsorship list.

“UPDATE TO THE ACT OCCUPATION LIST AND 190 NOMINATION CRITERIA, EFFECTIVE 1 OCTOBER 2014.

All occupations which were previously ‘limited’ are now closed.  

Please read the nomination guidelines carefully as there are significant changes, including:

  •         Verification: you are no longer required to verify closed occupations.
  •         Closed Occupations:

o   Canberra residents and Canberra graduates are not required to be working in the nominated occupation as long as they areworking in a skilled occupation (with ANZSCO skill level 1 to 4). However, interstate graduates must still meet the six (6) months employment in the nominated occupation criteria.

o   Overseas residents require close ties before applying for a closed occupation. The definition of ‘close family has been tightened to only include parents, brother, sister, grandparents, step parents, step siblings of the main applicant or spouse / partner.  

  •         Assessment: The assessment of the application for ACT nomination will be based solely on the supporting documents provided at the time of application. Additional documents will not be accepted after submission The case officers will not be requesting further information. If the application is incomplete, or it does not meet the nomination criteria, the application will be refused.

Applications submitted and lodged prior to 1 October 2014  will be assessed against the August 2014 criteria.  Limited occupations previously verified will also be honoured as long as the applications are lodged within 14 days of verification.

The updated ACT nomination criteria and occupation list are available at http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/skilled-migration-visas/

You may still be able to apply for closed occupations if you meet the criteria below:

Here is the criteria for closed occupations:

If your occupation is listed as closed on the current ACT Occupation List, you may still be able to apply for ACT nomination if you meet certain criteria.

Canberra residents:

·         You have lived in Canberra for the last three (3) months, and:

o    You are working for an ACT employer in a skilled occupation. A skilled occupation is an occupation that has been defined by ANZSCO as having a skill level 1 to 4. See http://www.abs.gov.au/ANZSCO.  

§  You do not have to be working in your nominated occupation.

§  The employment does not have to be full time.

o   (If you do not have work rights) you have a job offer with an ACT employer in a skilled occupation. The job offer does not have to be in the nominated occupation.

·         You are a graduate from an interstate institution, and:

o   You have worked in Canberra for the last six (6) months before applying:

§  You must be working in your nominated occupation.

§  You must be working full time. Student visa holders working 20 hours per week are deemed to meet the full time criterion.

o   You have a genuine commitment to living in Canberra for at least 2 years from visa grant.

Overseas residents

If you are living overseas, you can apply for nomination of a closed occupation if you have:

·         A genuine offer of employment from an ACT employer; or

·         A close family member (includes parents, brother, sister, grandparents, step parents, step siblings) of the main applicant or spouse / partner who is:

o    Currently residing in Canberra and has resided in Canberra for the last twelve months.

o    Either an Australian Permanent Resident or an Australian Citizen.

o    Over 18 years of age.”

Comment by Chris Johnston Migration Lawyer and Registered Migration Agent:

For the ACT there are currently 69 occupations that or open on the ACT list and 582 that are closed.

The changes announce by the ACT favour ACT international graduates and those already living and working in the ACT.

This is part of an overall trend for States and Territories to favour their own graduates.

Source:

Immigration SA:

http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/news/article/guideline-and-act-occupation-list-changes/

 This information is accurate on the 01 October 2014.  State/Territory Bodies and DIBP will change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging an application. 

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South Australian State nomination made easier for UK Canada NZ US and Rep of Ireland -General Skilled Migration 190 / 489

South Australian State nomination made easier for UK Canada NZ US and Rep of Ireland -General Skilled Migration 190 / 489

 

General Skilled Migration 190/489 - South Australian State nomination made easier for UK Canada NZ US and Rep of Ireland

 

Immigration SA has made it easier for citizens and current passport holders of exempt countries to apply for South Australian state nomination.

Exempt Countries include:

United Kingdom
Canada
New Zealand
United States of America
Republic of Ireland

If you are a citizen or passport holder of one of the listed exempt countries, you no longer need to provide an English test result (IELTS or OET) to Immigration SA regardless of Immigration SA’s English requirement for your occupation.

If you are an International Graduate of South Australia and a citizen or passport holder of one of the listed exempt countries, you can also access the Immigration SA work experience waiver for ‘available’ occupations. See point eight under eligibility requirements for information on how to qualify for a work experience waiver.

Please note you may still require an IELTS or OET to gain additional points on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) points test. Additionally Skills Assessing Authorities and Registration / Licensing bodies in South Australia have their own English / work experience requirements so people from exempt countries need to ensure they can meet those requirements prior to applying for state nomination.

 

Source and date of accuracy:

Immigration SA:

https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/news%20and%20events

 This information is accurate on the 16 September  2014.  Immigration SA and DIBP will change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging an application. 

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At Work Visa Lawyers we are experience in assisting applicants with the Expression of Interest, State Sponsorship and Visa application process for state sponsored subclasses 190 and 489.  We can also assist with the Independent 189.

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Changes to SA nomination list, IELTS, Chain migration, SA Graduate requirements and more from July 2014

Changes to SA nomination list, IELTS, Chain migration, SA Graduate requirements  and more from July 2014

 

Changes to SA nomination list, IELTS, Chain migration, SA Graduate requirements  and more from July 2014

The major changes to the SA nomination process are detailed below:

Additions to the South Australian State Occupation List


The new occupation lists for the 2014/15 program year are available on our website.  Below are some of the occupations that have been added to the State Occupation List:

  • Advertising Manager
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Regional Education Manager
  • Vocational Education Teacher (trades)
  • Vocational Education Teacher (non-trades)
  • Special needs teacher
  • Art Administrator or Manager
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Finance Broker
  • Financial Investment Manager
  • Valuer

New Criteria Recognising an applicant’s commitment to South Australia:

  • Applicants who have worked in South Australia for the last 12 months in a skilled occupation* have access to a more extensive occupation list.  
  • Applicants with a Bachelor degree or higher can apply for occupations on the South Australian Graduate List. 
  • Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification or higher can apply for occupations listed as “special conditions apply’ on the State Occupation List. 
  • Applicants must meet all other DIBP and Immigration South Australia criteria to qualify. 

*The skilled occupation must be ANZSCO level 1 to 4 and listed on the State Nominated Occupation Lists.

IELTS scores are brought into line with Department of Immigration and Border Protections requirements:

IELTS requirements (for most occupations) have been reduced to six in each band score to align with DIBP requirements. All score requirements are published on the State Occupation List.

Health Professionals and Education Professionals in South Australia require a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 in each band, or alternatively, for health professionals, OET B in each component.

For those who already have registration to practice in South Australia, you can apply with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 in each band score. You must provide a copy of your registration certificate with your application.

Criteria for International Graduated of South Australia to access a Work Experience Waiver:

To access a work experience waiver, international graduates of South Australia need to meet following requirements: 

  • Work a minimum of 20 hours per week in a skilled occupation* in South Australia
  • OR 
  • Have an IELTS score of 7.5 overall or 7.0 in each band score
  • Have an occupation listed as ‘available’ on the state occupation list
  • Reside in South Australia.

PhD or Masters by Research graduates from South Australia can access a work experience waiver for occupations on either list – see the eligibility requirements for further details. 

*If an occupation requires additional work experience (e.g. two or three years or as stated on the South Australia Occupation Lists), international graduates of South Australia are still eligible to apply for state nomination if they are currently working 20 hours per week in South Australia in their nominated occupation or a closely related occupation.

Introductions of Chain Migration to benefit International Graduates from Australian Universities with immediate relatives settled in South Austrlia:

For more details on Chain Migration, go to:

http://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/news/entry/are-you-an-international-student-graduate-in-australia-do-you-have-an-australian-citizen-or-pr-relative-in-sa-you-may-be-eligible-for-chain-migration-nominated-visa.html

Source:

Immigration SA:

http://www.mia.org.au/documents/item/380

 This information is accurate on the 02 July 2014.  Immigration SA and DIBP will change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging an application. 

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Are you an international student graduate in Australia? Do you have an Australian Citizen or PR relative in SA? You may be eligible for Chain Migration nominated visa!

Are you an international student graduate in Australia?  Do you have an Australian Citizen or PR relative in SA?  You may be eligible for Chain Migration nominated visa!

 

Chain Migration a new pathway to an Australian skilled Visa

In July 2014 Immigration SA have announce a new state nominated option which is called ‘Chain Migration’.

Chain migration is a new pathway to gain South Australian sponsorship for a skilled visa.

Chain migration allows international graduated with Australian qualifications to apply for state nominated visas (489 or 190) if they have a relevant relative that is an Australian Citizen or PR that is settled in South Australia.

Here are the details from Immigration SA:

                The benefits of the chain migration pathway:

·         Ability to apply for a permanent (190) or provisional (489) visa

·         Access to a more extensive occupation list compared to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection's (DIBP) Skilled Occupation List (SOL)

·         Instant visa invitation from DIBP once approved for state nomination 

·         Priority visa processing with DIBP”

“Requirements


To qualify for the chain migration pathway, applicants must:

·  Have completed a Bachelor degree or higher

·  Meet all DIBP criteria and Immigration South Australia criteria

·  Have 60 points on the DIBP points test.

To qualify for the chain migration pathway, the family member in South Australia must: 

·  Be the applicant’s grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, brother or sister. Applicants can still apply if it’s a step or adoptive parent/sibling. 

·  Be an Australian Permanent Resident or an Australian Citizen

·  Have resided in South Australia for the past twelve months. “

Here are the requirements of Chain Migration as detailed on Immigration SA Website:

Chain Migration is a state nomination pathway for applicants who have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia.

12.1 Chain Migration applicants can apply for occupations listed as ‘Special conditions apply’ on the State Occupation List.

12.2 Chain migration applicants can apply for occupations that are listed on the South Australian Graduate List.

12.3 Chain Migration applicants who are international graduates of Australia (who meet the work experience requirement listed under point 7) can apply for a provisional (489) visa or permanent (190) visa for any occupation listed as ‘available’ on the State Occupation list.

12.4 The applicant needs to meet all DIBP and Immigration SA criteria.

12.5 The applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree or higher in the field of their nominated occupation.

12.6 The applicant’s immediate family member in South Australia must meet all criteria listed under 12.6 below.

12.6.1 The family member residing in South Australia must be the applicant’s grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, brother or sister. Applicants can still apply if it’s a step or adoptive parent / sibling.

12.6.2 The family member must be over 18 years of age.

12.6.3 The family member in South Australia must be either an Australian Permanent Resident or an Australian Citizen.

12.6.4 The family member must be currently residing in South Australia and have resided in South Australia for the last twelve months.

12.7 The Applicant’s family member in South Australia is required to complete a Statutory Declaration to confirm that they meet the all chain migration criteria.”

Commentary by Chris Johnston:

The Chain Migration pathway is a great new opportunity for many to apply for an Australian visa.

It should make for some interesting situations.

People with relatives already in SA will clearly be the first to use chain migration.

The Chain Migration pathway will also give more incentive for people outside of Australia, with family that have already migrated to South Australia, to choose to study in South Australia.

But the incentive of Chain migration could have wider results. If you have the points but cannot get state nomination anywhere in Australia then you may want to consider asking your Australian Citizen or PR family members to move to South Australia.  Once these Australian Citizen or PR family members have lived in South Australia for 12 months or more then you may be eligible for a Chain Migration sponsorship.

Source and date of accuracy:

Immigration SA:

http://www.mia.org.au/documents/item/380

https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/eligibility_requirements

 This information is accurate on the 26 July 2014.  Immigration SA and DIBP will change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging an application. 

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If you require further information regarding an application or your Australian visa optionsyou can contact us through:

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All Australian Migration Skills assessments over three years old will expire on 1 July 2014

 

All Australian Migration Skills assessments over three years old will expire on 1 July 2014

Amendments to the Migration Regulations will come into effect on the 1 July 2014, that put an expiry date on skills assessments.

Skills assessments issued by assessing authorities for the purpose of visa applications will only be valid for three years, or if the skills assessing authority has specified a shorter validity period, for that shorter period. The default three year validity period is to align with the existing three year validity period for English Language tests.

This means that Skills Assessments that are over 3 years from the date of issue, will effectively expire on 1 July 2014.

What should I do with my skills assessment?

So if you have a skills assessment, older than 3 years, then the best thing to do is to lodge an application you are eligible for by 30 June 2014. 

This could be a problem for many, if state nomination lists are closed or occupations are not currently available for sponsorship.

Source:

Migration Legislation Amendment (2014 Measures No. 1) Regulation 2014

Select Legislative Instrument No. 82, 2014

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2014L00726/Download

This information is accurate on the 17 June 2014.  DIBP will change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging an application. 

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End of Australian Migration Program year on 30 June 2014 may effect visa criteria and eligibility

End of Australian Migration Program year on 30 June 2014 may effect visa criteria and eligibility

The migration program year runs with the financial year, from 1 July 2013 to the 30 June 2014.

When the new Australian migration program year starts from the 1 July 2014, the some of following things may happen:

- Visa charges for visa applications can be raised by DIBP.

-The TSMIT which applies to 457 visa holders may be raised from the current level of $53,900.00

- Changes to visa criteria can be implemented.  This could be beneficial making creating opportunities for some, but call also make some people ineligible for visas they previously could apply for.

Opportunities from the new Program year starting 1 July 2014

The state and territory sponsored lists for subclasses 190 and 489 for various states often have occupations that reach their allocation limits prior to the end of the migration program year. 

With the start of a new migration program year, their may be greater nomination possibilities for occupations that are currently quite restricted such as: Enrolled Nurses and ICT professionals.

At the Federal level, New occupational ceilings will be release for 189, 190 and 489 visas by DIBP for occupations including:

  • Chemical and Materials Engineers
  • Electronics Engineers
  • Other Engineering Professionals
  • ICT Business and Systems Analysts
  • Software and Applications Programmers
  • Telecommunications Engineering Professionals.

So what should I do?

If you currently qualify for an Australian visa, you may want to consider applying for the visa prior to the 1 July 2014.  This way you may avoid fee rises and also may get in before any changes which could may you ineligible or add extra expense.

More news:

For more news on the migration program for 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 see:

http://www.workvisalawyers.com.au/news/entry/australia-has-a-continued-commitment-to-skilled-migration-while-some-family-migration-visas-are-axed.html

Warning: This information is accurate on the 07 June 2014. 

DIBP will change visa requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging an application. 

Sources:

http://www.immi.gov.au/Work/Pages/SkillSelect/SkillSelect.aspx

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Immigration SA opportunity - provisional to permanent 190 visa - open from 14 May until 15 June 2014

Immigration SA has released the following information about State Nomination of provisional visa holders for the permanent subclass 190:

Permanent state nomination for South Australian provisional visa holders


From 14 May until 15 June 2014, people who hold a South Australian state nominated provisional visa (subclass 489, 475, 487 and 495 only), who are living and working in the state can apply for a 190 - Skilled Nominated Permanent visa through Immigration South Australia. 

This trial program enables people who have already secured a provisional state nominated visa to apply for a permanent visa through the same program.  

State nominated applications made under this program will be priority processed.  The program will run from 14 May until 15 June 2014 or until the nomination quota has been reached.  


Not sure if this pathway is right for you?


Find out more about the 
benefits of permanent residency including access to Medicare and local study fees plus many more.  And read about the features and requirements of the 190 – Skilled Nominated visa.

Source:

Immigration SA

http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a69011c047c7d5d323942b5d4&id=d0e5e58c18&e=1e56c72cf8

This information is accurate on the 14 May 2014.  Immigration SA will change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging an application. 

Need Help?

At Work Visa Lawyers we are experience in assisting applicants with the Expression of Interest, State Sponsorship and Visa application process for state sponsored subclasses 190 and 489.

If you require further information regarding a RSMS application or your Australian visa options you contact us through:

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Cooks and Hairdressers back to Skilled Migration

 

Recently South Australian State Government announced that 18 high demanding occupations including Cooks and Hairdressers are included on their SNOL (State Nomination Occupation List). This means Cooks and Hairdressers with a positive full skill assessment and IELTS 6.0 in each band might be eligible for Skilled Nominated visas such as subclass 190 (Permanent) and 489 (Temporary).

Several years ago, Cooks and Hairdressers were removed from SOL (Skilled Occupation List). These occupations remained in the CSOL (Consolidated Skilled Occupation List), therefore people still can apply for 457 visa and/or ENS or RSMS. Currently SA, NT and TAS governments are nominating both occupations for subclasses in Australia.

Nominating State

Subclass 489

Subclass 190

Cook

Hairdresser

Cook

Hairdresser

NSW

X

X

X

X

QLD

X

O

X

X

ACT

Not Available

O

O

VIC

O

X

O

X

SA

O

O

O

O

WA

X

X

X

X

NT

O

O

O

O

TAS

O

O

O

O


Note: This table only described whether Cook and Hairdressers are on State Nomination Occupation List in each State or Territory. Each State or Territories has different English and work experience criteria therefore this table itself does not guarantee successful State Nomination at all.

Unfortunately, Nominated pathways requires full skill assessment, therefore people who holds provisional skill assessment or skill assessment for 457 is not eligible for this pathway.

Those people who holds subclass 489 is allowed to remain in Australia maximum 4 years. Within 4 years, if they meet the requirements, they can apply for subclass 887 which is permanent resident visa. Basically, they need to remain in the Sponsored State at least 2 years and work over 35 hours per week for 52 weeks.

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ANMAC announces new Resources available to assist with the skills assessment process for enrolled nurses that preparing to apply for Australian PR

 

New Resources are available on the ANMAC website to assist applicants and Registered Migration Agents to prepare skills assessments for Enrolled Nurses.

This is in response to the large number of applications and resulting delays in processing times of skills assessments, which can be in excess of 16 weeks or more.

ANMAC has release the following statement:

“New resources to assist with the submission of supporting documents for migration skills assessments

Background

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) assesses the skills of nurses and midwives who want to migrate to Australia under the General Skilled Migration Program. We are the independent assessing authority authorised by law to conduct these assessments by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

Situation analysis

ANMAC continues to review the migration skills assessment process and implement Quality Improvement strategies. An unprecedented increase in application numbers during the past 12 months has created an additional administrative burden on ANMAC assessors especially where the submission includes incorrect supporting documents and incomplete applications.

A project was undertaken to review of documents submitted for migration skills assessments.

The review revealed common errors among applicants and/or agents with the supporting documentation submitted for an assessment.

Common errors include:

·         Incorrect registration certificates (from Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere in the

world.

·         Misunderstanding the declaration and photograph requirements on the cover letter.

·         Not submitting graduation certificates.

·         Submission of professional references that do not meet ANMAC requirements.

·         Enquiries relating to the process for requesting a certificate of registration status (CoRS) from the Australian Health Practitioner regulation Agency (AHPRA).

New resources available

To continue to process applications in a timely manner, ANMAC has included information and examples for providing the correct supporting documents on the International Services resources page of the website. Applicants and agents are encouraged to use these support tools when gathering supporting documents for migration skills assessments. This will allow the applicant and/or their nominated agent to review the requirements for each document before resubmitting the application.

ANMAC provides specific advice to assist agents and their clients in gathering only the required documents for the skills assessment process. Upon completion of the online application an email is sent to the applicant/agent that has a link to the ANMAC supporting documents information. The new resources will complement the checklists emailed to applicants and/or agents at the completion of the online application.

This project is the latest in a number of developments already undertaken by ANMAC to improve assessment times, including:

·         New website that incorporates a more user friendly interface and articulates

assessment information succinctly.

·         New database to improve information storing and reporting.

·         Increasing number of assessors and support staff.

·         Increasing attendance at Migration Institute of Australia continuing professional development sessions and other stakeholder events to inform agents of ways to minimise barriers to their clients’ assessment process.

·         Checklist for required documents to ensure only those required documents are provided.

·         New policy for returning applications with excessive documentation.

The new resources will reduce the unnecessary administrative burden on the ANMAC

assessors allowing for faster assessment times while ensuring that responsibility for the

submission of correct documents appropriately resides with the applicant and/or their

nominated agent. We appreciate your support and assistance with these new resources. “

 

The Resources are available through this link:

http://www.anmac.org.au/resources

Warning -This information is accurate on the 09 April 2014.  

DIBP and the State/Territory authorities can change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging a skills assessment or visa application. 

Sources:

http://www.anmac.org.au/resources

Do You Need Help in Relation to a Skills Assessment or visa application as a Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse?

 

At Work Visa Lawyers we are experienced in assisting with skills assessment to enable applications for skillselect subclass 189, 190 and 489 visas and Employer Nomination Scheme applications.

We can help you with state sponsorship and visa application as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse.

For further information regarding skills assessments or your Australian visa options you contact our offices on (08) 7225 5091 or +61 8 7225 5091.

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Changes to WA State Nomination in relation to English, Work Experience and Job Offers

 The Government of Western Australia have recently released new criteria for WA state sponsorship for subclass 190 and 489 visas.

The following are significant changes to the criteria:

- English Requirements:

Managers and Professionals (Group 1 and 2 in ANZSCO)  who are on the WA State Migration Plan must obtain at least 7,7,7,7 in the IELTS or a minimum of all Bs on the OET test. Other groups of occupations still require just 6,6,6,6.

There are still English requirement exemptions those holding a UK, USA, Canada, Ireland or NZ passport.

- Work Experience Requirements:

 All applicants must meet the minimum work experience requirement of:

        ◦ at least one year of Australian work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the last ten years; or

        ◦ at least three years of overseas work experience in the nominated (or closely related) occupation over the last ten years; and

- Job Offered Required even for Offshore applicants:

If your occupation is on Schedule 2 of the WASMOL you must have a job offer for both a 489 and a 190 application, even if you are applying from overseas.

Source and Accuracy

Source: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/skilled_migration_criteria_2013-2014%20(4).pdf

This information is accurate on the 02 February 2014.  States and Territories will change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging an application. 

Need Help?

At Work Visa Lawyers we are experience in assisting applicants with the Expression of Interest, State Sponsorship and Visa application process for state sponsored subclasses 190 and 489.

If you require further information regarding an application or your Australian visa options you contact our offices on (08) 7225 5091 or +61 8 7225 5091  

 

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Enrolled Nurse shifted to ‘Special Conditions Apply’ for SA State Sponsorship for Australian Visas

Enrolled Nurse occupation status has changed on SA State Nomination List (SNOL) – the status is now ‘Special Conditions Apply’

Enrolled Nurse and SA State SponsorshipAvailability Downgraded to ‘Special Conditions Apply’ – effectively restricting sponsorship to SA Graduates

 

There has recently been a change to the ‘Availability Status’ of the occupation of Enrolled Nurse for SA state sponsorship.  The occupation availability has changed on the State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL). The status has been changed from ‘Low Availability’ to low availability.  

This change may be a concern for those who are looking for SA state sponsorship as a Enrolled Nurse.  The reason for concern is that it is only mid-way into the program year which started from 1 July 2013 and runs to 30 June 2014.  With the downgrade to ‘low availability’, Enrolled Nurse may at a later time be moved to the SA ‘Off-List’. The SA ‘Off-List’ is only available to SA graduates.

The special conditions apply criteria on the 26 January 2014 were as follows:

“South Australian international graduates currently residing in South Australia, interstate or offshore

South Australian international graduates must meet all state nomination requirements, as well as requirements 6.1 and either 6.2 or 6.3 depending on the qualification completed.

Occupations listed as “Special Conditions Apply” are available to:

6.1South Australian (SA) international graduates who studied at a South Australian institution.Applicants must have completed a CRICOS registered qualification in South Australia with a minimum duration of one academic year (CRICOS registered for a minimum of 46 weeks)

6.1.1Applicants currently residing in South Australia must have completed a Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in South Australia.

OR

6.1.2Applicants currently residing offshore or interstate must have completed a Higher Education qualification (Bachelor Degree or higher) in South Australia.

Documents required: a copy of the academic transcript and a letter of completion from the institution.

6.2Graduates with a Higher Education Advanced Diploma, Bachelor Degree or higher, must meet one of the following:

6.2.1Currently working in a skilled occupation (minimum 30 hours per week) in South Australia. The skilled occupation must be ANZSCO level 1 to 4 and listed on the State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) or Immigration SA’s current Offlist.

OR

6.2.2Have met the general work experience requirement as per nomination criteria 7. If an applicant is claiming Australian work experience, 50% of this must be South Australian work experience.

Documents required for work experience: A letter from the employer confirming commencement date, job title, duties and tasks, salary and number of hours worked per week.

Consideration will be given to applicants (currently residing in South Australia) who are a PhD or Masters by Research SA graduates who don’t meet work experience requirement 6.2.1 or 6.2.2. To be considered, applicants must have an IELTS of 7.0 in each band score or 7.5 overall.

6.3Graduates with a VET Diploma or Certificate must be currently working in a skilled occupation (minimum 30 hours per week) in South Australia. The skilled occupation must be ANZSCO level 1 to 4 and listed on the State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) or Immigration SA’s current Offlist. Priority will be given to applicants based on length of employment in South Australia.”

If you meet the SA State Sponsorship criteria, you should consider apply for State Sponsorship as soon as possible, while the occupation is still available on the list.

                

Enrolled Nurse still open in Qld and NT

However, NT is still sponsoring EN for both 489 and 190. QLD is sponsoring EN for 489.

With other states closing or placing restrictions on the Enrolled Nurse sponsorship, this will lead to higher numbers of applications for Qld and NT. 

SA is still sponsoring however, the ‘special conditions apply’ status restricts access to SA graduates.

Warning -This information is accurate on the 26 January 2014.  

DIBP and the State/Territory authorities can change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging a skills assessment or visa application. 

Sources:

The Immigration SA website:

The State Nomination Occupation List (SNOL): https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/SNOL_data

The eligibility requirement for SA state sponsorship: https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/node/104

Do You Need Help in Relation to a Skills Assessment or visa application as a Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse?

At Work Visa Lawyers we are experienced in assisting with skills assessment to enable applications for skillselect subclass 189, 190 and 489 visas and Employer Nomination Scheme applications.

We can help you with state sponsorship and visa application as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse.

For further information regarding skills assessments or your Australian visa options you contact our offices on (08) 7225 5091 or +61 8 7225 5091.

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Enrolled Nurse closed for ACT sponsorship for Australian Visas for this program year

Enrolled Nurse closed for ACT sponsorship for Australian Visas for this program year

ACT Government recently released an update on their website regarding Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Occupation List 2013-14.

http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/workspace/uploads/documents/act-occupation-list-2013-14-10-december-13.pdf

People who want to apply for subclass 190 or 489 visas need State Nomination from one or more State Governments.

Currently ACT is only nominating applicants for subclass 190 Only. In order to receive their Nomination, your occupation must be on their list and status should be still “open”.

The occupation of Enrolled Nurse was originally listed on their list however, due to high volume of application, this occupation is closed and no longer available until 30 June 2013.

However, this would highly likely be re-open for the ACT from 1st July 2014.

                

Enrolled Nurse still open in SA, Qld and NT

However, NT is still sponsoring EN for both 489 and 190. QLD is sponsoring EN for 489.

SA is still sponsoring however, the availability is currently very low. Therefore if anyone would like to lodge their State Nomination to SA should be hurry.

Warning -This information is accurate on the 16 January 2014.  

DIBP and the State/Territory authorities can change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging a skills assessment or visa application. 

Do You Need Help in Relation to a Skills Assessment or visa application as a Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse?

At Work Visa Lawyers we are experienced in assisting with skills assessment to enable applications for skillselect subclass 189, 190 and 489 visas and Employer Nomination Scheme applications.

We can help you with state sponsorship and visa application as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse.

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Enrolled Nurse - State Sponsorship for Australian permanent residency and Skills assessment news

 

Enrolled Nurse and GSM visa applications

Enrolled Nurse has been on skilled occupation for long time. However, ANMAC had not started any skill assessment until recently. Since 1st of July 2013, ANMAC started processing Skill Assessments for Enrolled Nurses. From that time forward, the major pathway of points based General Skilled Migration to permanent residency and provisional residency has been opened for Enrolled Nurses.   Enrolled Nurses also continue to have the options of Employer Sponsored Migration including ENS or RSMS.

State Nomination is available

If you are registered as an Enrolled Nurse either in Australia or New Zealand, there is an option for General Skilled Migration – subclass 190 or 489. Currently three State Governments are sponsoring Enrolled Nurse.

  • ACT – Only 190 is available
  • NT – both 190 and 489 are available
  • SA – both 190 and 489 are available

South Australia

According to Immigration SA, current availability for the occupation of Enrolled Nurse is “medium” whereas, Registered Nurse remains as “High Availability”.  If South Australia continues to receive high numbers of GSM applications for Enrolled Nurses, then the occupations status my shift to ‘low’ availability, then ‘special conditions’ and finally may be removed from the list.  From the 1 July 2014, a new occupational ceiling will be released by DIBP, and then Immigration SA may reset the availability to ‘High”.

Each year Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) sets “occupational ceiling”, which means once one occupation reached to that number, no more invitation will be approved. Current occupational ceiling for Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses are 1,260 and 11,940 respectively.

SA Criteria for SA Nomination

You are required to have followings:

  • Aged under 50 and
  • Registered with AHPRA and
  • have a positive skill assessment from ANMAC and
  • IELTS 7.0 in each band or OET B in each components
  • At least one year experience after Qualification – this must be experience as an Enrolled Nurse. Experience as a carer is not counted. If the applicant only has one year experience, at least 50% of the experience should have been obtained from SA or the applicant has met the minimum work experience requirement and is currently working in a skilled occupation in South Australia (and has been employed in that position in South Australia for a minimum of three months)

SA Special Exemptions

If you have studied at least 46 weeks and completed a qualification in South Australia, even if you don’t meet all of the criteria, you may be still eligible for SA Nomination if

  • Work experience exemption

o   If you achieved an IELTS score of 7.0 in each band or 7.5 overall and continue to reside in South Australia – work experience is exempted

o   Currently working in a skilled occupation (minimum 30 hours per week) in South Australia. The skilled occupation must be ANZSCO level 1 to 4 and listed on the State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) or the Immigration SA current Offlist.

  •      English Exemption

o   If you are already registered and working in South Australia as an Enrolled Nurse, you may be still eligible for State Nomination with IELTS 6.0 if you meet all other criteria

ANMAC – Skill Assessment

ANMAC is the skill assessment authority for Nurses. They are currently assessing skills for Enrolled Nurses who are registered either in Australia or New Zealand. If you are an Enrolled Nurse registered elsewhere and would like to get a positive skill assessment for Migration Purpose, please contact AHPRA to get registration in Australia first.

Current Skill Assessment processing time for Enrolled Nurses is at least 16 weeks.  Since September 2013, ANMAC also decided to return all application which is incomplete rather than process and let candidates know what documents are required further. Therefore, if you do not wish to waste time, it would be wise to be extra careful when you are preparing skill assessment documents.

More Nursing Positions

IHW spokesperson, Dr Adrian Webster said the report, Nursing and midwifery workforce 2012, showed there were about 334,000 nurses and midwives registered in Australia in 2012, or 6.8 per cent more than the 313,000 registered in 2008. Dr Webster said of those employed in nursing and midwifery, more than 238,000 were registered nurses (including midwives) and about 52,000 were enrolled nurses. (http://www.ncah.com.au/news-events/more-nurses-and-midwives-working/1967/)

Warning -This information is accurate on the 07 DEC 2013.  

DIBP and the ASC can change requirements in an ongoing manner and all current requirements must be established prior to lodging a skills assessment or visa application. 

Do You Need Help in Relation to a Skills Assessment as a Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse?

At Work Visa Lawyers we are experienced in assisting with skills assessment to enable applications for skillselect subclass 189, 190 and 489 visas and Employer Nomination Scheme applications.

We can help you with a skills assessment as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse.

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Changes to SA sponsorship list - Chemical Engineer, ICT Business Analyst and Software Engineer not available!

The following occupations have been shifted to ‘currently not available’ on the SA State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL). 

- Chemical Engineer,

- ICT Business Analyst

- Software Engineer

This will effect those who were planning to apply for sa state sponsored subclass 190 or 489 visas for the above occupations.

Here is what the status of ‘Currently not available’ means:

“Currently Not Available for State Nomination

Occupations with this status are not currently available for South Australian state nomination, due to the occupation group being close to reaching the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) national ceiling. DIAC have a limited number of places available for State and Territory nomination for the rest of the 2013/14 program year. Independent General Skilled Migration or other States/Territories may still have places currently available for the occupation group.

In December 2013, DIAC will notify South Australia if there are any additional places available for this occupational group for state nomination and will allocate South Australia with a new quota.

Please monitor this website in December 2013 for any updated information.

Please view the DIAC website for announcements about occupation groups close to reaching the DIAC ceiling and how it affects prospective applicants for State Nominated or Independent General Skilled Migration http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/.”

Sources: Immigration SA

https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/snol_data

https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/snol

Do You Need Help in Relation to Australian Visas?

If you require further information regarding Australian Visa application charges or your Australian visa options you contact our offices on (08) 7225 5091 or +61 8 7225 5091  

This information is accurate on the 13 September 2013. 

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