Migration Policy News
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New opportunities for international graduates in regional Australia with 485 visa extension
What are the major changes? Permits an additional one-year 485 visa following the expiry of the initial visa grant. For example, the post-study work rights of a bachelor degree graduate from an …
New skilled 491 visa and 494 visa for regional Australia – Will you qualify?
Recent Updates Perth and Gold Coast added to eligible regional locations 491 and 494 visa holders eligible for Medicare Pass mark of 65 points confirmed for 491 visa Occupation list released for 494 …
Partner and Parent Sponsorship changes UPDATE
What does this mean for new visa applications? If you apply for one of the affected visas once the new requirement has been introduced, your sponsor will need to first be approved by the Department of …
Scott Morrisons New Australian Immigration Plan Cuts 30,000 Spots, Adds New Visas, & Helps Employers In Regional Australia
The New Plan To Lower Numbers & Add More Regional Migration The plan presented by the Morrison Government outlines a new, lower cap on Australian permanent immigration. The difference between the …
Australian Occupation List Update: STSOL, MLTSSL, & Regional Migration
The Changes Include 30 occupations made available to the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) 5 occupations added to the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) 6 occupations moved …
New Australian Parent Visa: Five-year Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870) Available 2019
Children of Parents wanting to sponsor their parents will need to apply for Sponsorship Approval to sponsor a parent visa from 17 April 2019. Who Can Apply For The 5 Year Parent Visa? To be eligible …
New Nomination Criteria Rewards South Australian International Students (190 visa & 489 visa)
In November 2018, Australia was home to about 690,468 international students which is an 11% increase from 2017. Since November of last year, almost 38,000 international students were enrolled in …
Policy Update: South Australia State Sponsorship Occupation List Changes
As you will see below, there were; 3 occupations added to the occupation list Removal of “Special Conditions” to very common occupations Lifted restrictions for SSL offshore applicants English levels …
$19.4 Million Dedicated To Australian Regional Migration, Priority Processing, & DAMA’s
The meeting concluded with the implementation of a four-year plan with the aim to support regional migration. Over the next four years, the Australian Government will provide $19.4 million to support …
Australian Immigration: In-Depth Review of Changes From 2018-2019
Employer Sponsored 457 Visa – 482 Visa Genuine Need for The Nominated Position The Skilling Australia Fund for 482 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) ENS 186 Visas How the SAF Affected …