Skilled Migration
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Skilled and Work Visa Updates – January 2024
The recent round of invitations in December 2023 disappointed many aspiring migrants. Invitations were limited to health professionals and teachers, excluding many with completed skills assessments …
191 Visa - 491 to 191 PR Visa
It has been over three years since the 491 on one and 494 skilled regional visas were created. Many visa holders are waiting for the date when they can apply for a 191 visa. The 191 visa is a …
Visa Processing Time Has Doubled during Pandemic - Does Australia need Skilled Migrants?
Up to 3 years waiting to get their permanent residency approved!! This is a true story that many of skilled migrants for General Skilled migration scheme have been waiting for ages just only to get …
Australian Agriculture Visa update
Who Can Get the Australian Agriculture Visa? This is the big question. In June, Minister Littleproud announced that residents of ASEAN nations would be eligible for the visa but the media release …
Hong Kong to get Priority for Australian Visas
Read about the latest benefits for Hong Kong passport holders Skilled Migration Visas – 189, 190, 491 What Senator Paterson means by “skilled visas” is the 189 visa, the 190 visa and the 491 visa. …
Interim State Nomination Allocations 2020 - South Australia Given 21% of Total Interim Allocation
Interim State Nomination Allocations 2020 Table State/Territory 190 visa nomination allocation 491 visa nomination allocation Business Innovation and Investment 132 and 188 visa Nomination Allocation …
State & Territory Nominations updates for 190 and 491 visas - VIC, NSW, TAS, ACT and SA
New South Wales Nomination 2020-21 Financial Year Update 190 visa nominations Invitation rounds will commence shortly for subclass 190 visa nomination. In line with Home Affairs’ direction, NSW …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacts and Update for Australian State Sponsored Visas Subclasses 491 & 190
South Australia SA state nomination New South Wales NSW state nomination Victoria state nomination ACT state nomination Northern Territory state nomination Queensland state nomination Western …
Migration Policy Changes Create State Based Competition Over Healthcare Workers and Changes to Occupation Lists
The Australian healthcare system needs to be prepared to service our communities and reducing these visa criteria is just one of the strategies being implemented to increase recruitment to the …
Can I Get JobKeeper or Jobseeker Payments During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
As the Federal Government rolls out stimulus packages and makes continual announcements, you will need to watch this space for updates. As an employer, you will be faced with the most difficult …