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MRT waiting times are dropping fast – if you have lodged with the MRT- Are you ready for a hearing?
MRT waiting times are dropping fast The Migration Institure of Australia, the peak migration industry body, has released the following information from the April April MRT RRT Community Liaison: “The …
Closure of ACT nomination program to overseas applicants for 2013/14 for Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa
Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa – Closure of ACT nomination program to overseas applicants for 2013/14 The ACT government has released to following information today: “The Australian …
Australian Students visa holders – changing courses can lead to visa cancellation
The DIBP has embarked on a campaign to inform students of the risks of changing from a streamlined course to a lower course. “Changing course advice for streamlined visa holders If you want to change …
Enrolled Nurse closed for ACT sponsorship for Australian Visas for this program year
Enrolled Nurse closed for ACT sponsorship for Australian Visas for this program year ACT Government recently released an update on their website regarding Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Occupation …
Australia’s most populated state NSW has closed nominations for subclass 190 visas
For this program year NSW is no longer an option for a subclass 190 Visa: The NSW State Government has closed nomination for subclass 190 visas, providing the following information on their website: …
Australian ICT Graduates – one day could cost $12,000 and one year of your life! Get your ACS skills assessment in before the 15 January 2014!
The ACS has announced changes to skills assessments that will effect Australian ICT graduates! The skills assessment criteria up until the 14 Jan 2014 does not require any experience for Australian …
Labour Market Testing (LMT) for 457 visas - Summary of Key Points
On the 23 November 2013 the new 457 Labour Market Testing Requirements (LMT) commenced. The LMT requirements apply to the nomination stage of the 457 process. The requirement under Legislative …
SA Opposition leader Steven Marshall to lobby for more Migrants
The comments of opposition leader Steven Marshall are reported by Journalist Liam Mannix. On 27th September at the Urban Development Institute of SA lunch at the InterContinental in Adelaide Steven …
Skills assessments for Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses - ANMAC announces process changes!
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) is the body authorised to do skills assessments for Australian migration purposes. On 17 September 2013 ANMAC has sent the following …
Scott Morrison – the New Minister for Immigration and Border Protection
On the 16 September 2013 Prime Minster Tony Abbot announced his Ministry. He has appointed Scott Morrison as the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection. This title is a change from what had …