Migration Policy News
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Key news and trends for Australian immigration in 2017 and what to expect for 2018
Relevant News and Updates for specific visa categories Employer Sponsored visas – subclass 457, 186 ENS, 187 RSMS and Soon the New TSS Visa 457 Visa There have been many major changes to the 457 visa …
85 points required for subclass 489 Skilled Regional Sponsored visas!
Australia General Skilled Migration SkillSelect Invitation Round Results – 6 December 2017 Key terms: SkillSelect – Invitation to Apply – Skilled Independent subclass 189 - Skilled Regional …Delayed benefits for new Australia Permanent Residents and Assurance of Support bonds to increase to THREE years!
Key terms: Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook report – MYEFO – Social Welfare Benefits – Australia Permanent Resident – Family Tax Benefit – Paid Parental Leave – Carers Allowance – Assurance of …
Possible Changes to the Skilled and 457 occupation lists from 1 January 2018 including removal of Hair or Beauty Salon Manager and Recruitment Consultant but adding University Tutor, Psychotherapist and some Real Estate occupations
The occupations listed for changes are: SHORT TERM SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST (STSOL) OCCUPATIONS FOR POSSIBLE REMOVAL No: ANZSCO OCCUPATION CURRENT STATUS 1 141999 Accommodation and Hospitality Managers …The Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa will begin March 2018! What does it mean for 457 Visa holders?
I am going to apply for a 457 visa before March 2018. What has changed? A NEW list of eligible occupations There are new Skilled Occupation Lists for the 457 visa. Applicants will need to nominate an …
PIC 4020 - Why application records and information accuracy are important to avoid future visa complications and application refusals
Here is the part 4020 as which apply up until 18 November 2017. (1) There is no evidence before the Minister that the applicant has given, or caused to be given, to the Minister, an officer, the …
Australia Citizenship News and Update – Now is the time to apply for your Australian Citizenship
On 18 October 2017, the Bill was struck down and thus the new requirements will not be implemented, at least for the time being. Applications are now being assessed under existing requirements. From …Australia General Skilled Migration SkillSelect Invitation Round Results – 26 July 2017
Occupations with pro rata arrangements Pro rata arrangements and higher points requirements remain for occupation groups which are in high demand. The majority of applications for popular occupations …
New Skilled Occupation Lists explained! There are now different MLTSSL and STSOL for different visa programmes!
With reference to skilled occupation lists for the Australia migration programme, we now have the following variants of occupation lists: - MLTSSL for the Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa, …
State and Territory Sponsorship now open! Apply now before occupation numbers are met!
Key terms: Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa – Subclass 489 Skilled Regional Sponsored visa – State Sponsorship – State Nomination – Occupation Lists State sponsorship is a critical component of the …