RSMS and ENS Visa News
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Western Australia moving towards no further RSMS visa applications! Official letter sent to Federal Government requesting removal!
An image of the letter was posted on the Premier’s Twitter account and you can read the full letter here. Our earlier write-up on the suspension of the WA state migration programme can be found here. …
Australia Department of Immigration and Border Protection announces new Australian Visa Processing Times! Visa applications expected to take longer!
Visa type Description 75% of applications processed in 90% of applications processed in 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) 86 days 6 months 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (Direct Entry Pathway) 9 months 11 …
Western Australia suspends State Sponsorship Programme and RSMS Certifying Services until further notice after state elections!
“LABOR’S TOP 35 PROMISES Sell naming rights Perth Stadium and Perth Arena Keep Western Power in public hands Tear up the list of occupations that fast-tracks overseas workers to WA ….. “ - Perth Now, …
Key news and trends for Australian migration in 2016 and what to expect for 2017
Relevant News and Updates for specific visa categories General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas – subclass 189, 190, 489 and 485 There are growing restrictions on occupations that were previously …
10 Things About an Employer Sponsored RSMS subclass 187 Australian visa

Australia 457, ENS and RSMS visa applications processing times getting slower
2018 UPDATES: Skills Assessments & Occupation Lists for Australian TSS 482 And Employer-Sponsored Permanent Resident VisasSkills Assessments & Occupation Lists for Australian TSS 482 And …
Work Visa Lawyers March 2016 News - 457 RSMS ENS news, No Self Sponsor and more

457, RSMS and ENS Work Visa Categories Affected by Penalties Introduced if Paying Businesses for Sponsorship
In our earlier blog looking at the year 2015 in review, it was mentioned that the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has introduced measures to penalise activities and arrangement …
Permanent Visas will now be much more difficult for Religious Ministers and more flexible for General Medical Practitioners
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has announced changes affecting the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186 Visa) and Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 187 …
RSMS 187 policy change –Australian Certificate 4 now a trade level qualification with no need for experience prior to application
RSMS 187 policy change –Australian Certificate 4 now a trade level qualification with no need for experience prior to application The relevant DIBP policy now states: “AQF Certificate III, IV and …