Migration Policy News
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Hong Kong to get Priority for Australian Visas
Read about the latest benefits for Hong Kong passport holders Skilled Migration Visas – 189, 190, 491 What Senator Paterson means by “skilled visas” is the 189 visa, the 190 visa and the 491 visa. …
July 2021 Immigration Updates: Borders, SkillSelect, Business, GTI, Prospective Marriage, & more!
Video Watch the video version of this article: Borders and Restrictions The Australian borders still remain closed to travellers except for a narrow range of exemptions. Adding further limitations, …
South Australia Now Open for Offshore Applications
Offshore Applications Offshore applicants with an existing Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect may be invited to apply directly for state nomination in the current financial year. These …
Skilled Visa Allocations, Student Visas & Border Openings? Australian Budget 2022
Allocations are to remain at the same levels as the prior year, 160,000 places, however it is unclear if the Government will reach actually these figures. The Budget document states the Humanitarian …
Australia Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Global Talent Visa: GTI Visa Popularity 2021
Click here to learn the criteria for the Global Talent Visa If you think you are eligible to apply for a Global Talent Visa, take 5 minutes to complete our free online Global Talent assessment form. …
Global Talent Visa 858 criteria becomes narrower: GTE Visa candidates with Bachelor with Honours and Masters Graduates affected
Click here to learn the current criteria for the Global Talent Visa I have already lodged a GTI EOI: does this affect me? The change affects anyone who has not yet been invited into the program. If …
Second 485 visa – Regional Graduate 485 visa – recent changes to 485 visa
Two major changes that have been announced include introduction of a second (Regional) Graduate Subclass 485 Post Study Work Stream visa and ability of applicants stuck outside Australia to be able to …
Changes to Australian Business Visas and Investment Visas - 188 & 132 from 01 July 2021
On 17 December 2020, the Morrison Government has made an announcement to reform business and investor visas aiming to maximise the economic benefits for Australia. What changes have been announced? 9 …
State & Territory Nominations Latest updates for 190 and 491 visas - VIC, NSW, TAS, ACT, QLD and SA
Victoria State Nomination Update Victoria Will Close Business Nominations on 31 May 2021 The Victorian Government’s Skilled and Business Migration program will not be accepting new nomination …
Major changes on PTE scores – Big winners for 485, student, partner visa applicants – GSM 190/491/189 heavily impacted
What is the PTE test? PTE Academic stands for Pearson Test of English Academic which is a computer-based English to assess and validate non-native English speakers’ English language ability in an …