Once we have helped our clients to achieve permanent residency (PR), the next question clients often ask is, “How do I become an Australian citizen?”

Accountants have traditionally been one of the most well-represented occupations in Australia’s skilled migration numbers. The occupation falls under ANZSCO Unit Group 221, which includes:

• 221111 Accountant (General)
• 221112 Management Accountant
• 221113 Taxation Accountant

On 11 August Home Affairs released the second SkillSelect round results for the 2018 program year.

Home Affairs has released the first SkillSelect round invitation results for the 2018-19 program year.

The invitation round to apply for the Skilled - Independent (subclass 189) and Skilled - Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) was conducted on 11 July 2018. This month there were 1000 Independent 189 Visa invitations while only 10 Regional 489 Visa invitations sent. The total number of positions planned for the 2018-19 Skilled Independent Visa remains at 43,990.

Invitation rounds are anticipated to run on the 11th day of each month. Dates for the rounds are subject to change but expect the points to remain high at 70 points or higher within this program year.

If you are looking to apply for a TSS subclass 482 visa, subclass 457 visa, ENS subclass 186 Visa or  subclass RSMS 187 visa subclass and you have all of your documents ready to lodge the application, you can avoid the Skilling Australians Fund by lodging it on or before 11 August 2018.