Skilled Migration Visas
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Australia General Skilled Migration SkillSelect Invitation Round Results – 23 May 2018
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 …
Important changes affecting Queensland, Victoria and South Australia State Sponsorship for 190, 489 and 187 visas as migration year nears end!
Changes in Queensland Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BMSQ) has stated that the freeze on issuing new invitations for skilled occupations will be lifted from 1st July 2018. In order to be …
Changes to Assurance of Support withdrawn! Tougher requirements will not be implemented
What are the applicable AoS amounts? If you are an individual providing an AoS: for contributory parent visas (10-year AoS) - $15,000 for the primary visa applicant and $6,000 for any adult secondary …
Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) to make ENS 186, RSMS 187 and TSS 482 visas more expensive! Lodge now to avoid additional costs!
The financial contributions (costs) required are: Businesses with a turnover of less than A$10 million per year will be required to make a contribution of A$1,200 per year for each temporary overseas …
New global talent visa as part of TSS 482 to attract entrepreneurs to Australia
A new visa to attract highly skilled workers from around the globe is set to increase Australian visa options. The Australian Government has announced that the new Global Talent Visa will come into …
Australia Migration Skilled Occupation List Changes 17 January 2018
The new occupation lists will apply to: - 457 visa applications lodged on or after 17 January 2018 - SkillSelect visa applications (subclass 189, 190, 489) which were issued an Invitation to Apply …
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 …