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Changes announced for the 457 visa – Lower English Requirements and Changes to Training Benchmarks
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has released a response to the 457 Visa Programme integrity review report today. The majority of the changes announced are expected to be …
Increase in Australian Visa Cancellations for Character Reasons such as Criminal Convictions
A total of 203 visas have been cancelled by the Minister of Immigration, Peter Dutton in the past 3 months. Previously there were only a total of 372 cancellations over the period between July 2011 …
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 …
China reduces threshold to attract more skilled migrants! Australia faces more competition in attracting skilled migrants!
China reduces threshold to attract more skilled migrants! Australia faces more competition in attracting skilled migrants! A recent joint statement released by the Communist Party of China Central …
New South Wales announces selection-based nomination for its 190 state sponsorship programme
The New South Wales (NSW) Trade and Investment Department will be implementing an invitation-only selection for its Skilled Nominated 190 state sponsorship programme starting February 2015. Here are …
Immigration SA announces State Sponsorship Application Fees
New Fees Applicable for Immigration SA State Sponsorship Applications Immigration SA has announced that there will be fees chargeable for SA state sponsorship applications starting possibly as soon as …
WHICH ENGLISH TEST IS THE BEST FOR AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION?
WHICH ENGLISH TEST IS THE BEST FOR AUSTRALIAN MIGRATION? 2018 IELTS UPDATE: IELTS now offering computer-delivered English tests for visa applicants in AustraliaIELTS now offering computer-delivered …
Partner Visa Application Fees Increasing on 1 January 2015
The price of assisting your fiancé, de facto or married partner to obtain an Australian residence visa is getting costlier. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has announced an …
Australian Temporary Work Visas just got longer
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has announced a change in the Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa (subclass 400) where visa applicants may apply for a stay period of …
Change on South Australian State Nominated Occupation Lists ‘Corporate Services Manager’ has been updated to medium availability
Change on South Australian State Nominated Occupation Lists The Status of the occupation ‘Corporate Services Manager’ has been updated to medium availability. So if you want to do a state nominated …