Skilled Migration Visas
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What is changing for the subclass 187 RSMS and subclass 186 ENS visas on 1 July 2017? Your top 10 questions answered!
1) Do the 457 visa occupation caveats apply to the permanent employer sponsored visas? No. The occupation caveats are only applicable to 457 visa applications. 2) Do the Short Term Skilled Occupations …
Changes coming to the Permanent Employer Sponsored Visas RSMS and ENS in 1 July 2017
New age ceiling for subclass 187 RSMS Direct Entry visa applicants From 1 July 2017 you will need to below the age of 45 to apply for the RSMS Direct Entry stream visa. Currently you need to be below …
Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Visa age eligibility lowered! NEW skilled visa pathway for NZ citizens in Australia!
Key terms: Migration Policy Changes – Skilled Independent Visa – Subclass 189 visa – New Zealand visa stream – SkillSelect – Age Requirements – New Zealand citizens in Australia - Subclass 444 Special …
The new 2017 Australian Budget and how it affects the Australia immigration programme and visas
On 9 May 2017 the Treasurer for the Government of Australia announced the latest budget for Australia. While many of the policies and changes affect locals in terms of public services, infrastructure, …
VETASSESS announces new policy for migration skills assessments!
Key terms: VETASSESS – Migration Skills Assessment – Skilled Occupation List changes – Nominated Occupation – Short-term Skilled Occupation List – STSOL – Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List – …
Australian citizenship application requirements increased! Tougher residence, English and social integration requirements!
Key terms: Australian Citizenship This is a developing story. Further details may become available at a later date. The Australian Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration have held a joint media …
BREAKING: Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announces decision to abolish 457 visas!
More to follow… Information accurate as of 18 April 2017. UPDATE 19 April 2017 The 457 visa will be replaced by the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa in March 2018. Transitional …Queensland announces SUSPENSION of state nomination applications! Unfinalised applications AFFECTED!
If you currently have a paid application with BSMQ that has not been finalised, you can either choose to: stay in the queue to be processed once applications have been reopened OR request a refund …Immigration South Australia announces changes to High Points Nomination and Chain Migration!
Key terms: South Australia State Sponsorship – Chain Migration – High Points Nomination - Supplementary Skill List – Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa – Subclass 489 Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa …
Australia Onshore Partner Visa Processing Arrangements are changing! Will your application take longer now?
Key terms: Partner visa – Processing times – Partner visa subclass 801 – Partner visa subclass 820 2018 Update & Related Articles: Partner Visa Sponsorship & Policy Update 2018: Changes …