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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacts and Update for Australian State Sponsored Visas Subclasses 491 & 190

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The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted the situation for those who have applied for or who are looking to apply for a state sponsored, skilled visa.

Many states have made changes to reduce the availability of state nomination for offshore applicants, as offshore applicants will not be able to travel

to Australia until the border and travel restrictions are lifted.

In this article we will look at the changes to state nomination state by state and the impact of coronavirus on skilled migration.

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Migration Policy Changes Create State Based Competition Over Healthcare Workers and Changes to Occupation Lists

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In support of the South Australian Government’s on-going response to the Coronavirus, Immigration SA is implementing visa eligibility criteria changes and will prioritise the processing and nomination of health and medical workers.  

Both the Marshall State Government and the Morrison Federal Government have acknowledged the need to urgently find more medical and health professions to join the Australia’s Healthcare System. 

Epidemiology experts are predicting there will be an intense as well as lengthy infection period for the Coronavirus. 

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Australian Immigration News Video December 2019 - New 491 & 494 visas, end of year rush & more!

Australian Immigration News Video December 2019 - New 491 & 494 visas, end of year rush & more!

Catch up on the latest Australian immigration news, including the new 491 & 494 skilled regional visas and much more!

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South Australia open for new subclass 491 visa nomination applications

South Australia open for new subclass 491 visa nomination applications

On 4 December 2019, Immigration SA opened nomination applications for the new subclass 491 visa and re-opened nomination applications for the subclass 190 visa. At the same time some new selection requirements have been introduced.

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Australian Government to make the Gold Coast and Perth eligible for regional visas 491 & 494, and 485 extension

Australian Government to make the Gold Coast and Perth eligible for regional visas 491 & 494, and 485 extension

The Australian Government has announced that the Gold Coast and Perth will be added to the list of eligible locations able to access regional visa incentives from 16 November 2019.

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