Skilled Migration
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491 Visa (Skilled Regional) Nomination and Application Success
Living and Working in Regional Australia What areas are regional for the 491 visa? The regional areas for the 491 visa are all of Australia excluding Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This is assessed …
Australian Immigration News Video October 2019 - Latest DAMA update, new 491 & 494 visas, and more
0:24 Far North Queensland DAMA 1:24 August 2019 Skillselect results 2:25 New Subclass 491 Visa 3:41 New Subclass 494 Visa 4:46 Migration Policy update 5:57 New points requirement for 491 Visa Hope you …
Australian Immigration News Video July 2019 - New 491 visa, skilled points test, DAMA, and more
0:40 Skilled points-based visas (including the new 491 visa) 3:17 Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) 6:45 Employer sponsored visas 11:57 Family visas 13:27 Student visas 14:28 Appeals Hope you …
Australian Skilled Migration update - July 2019
July SkillSelect invitation round The latest report on invitations issued by the Department of Home Affairs for the Skilled Independent subclass 189 visa shows a return to levels not seen since March …
What we know about changes to the skills points test, including partner points
In addition to affecting the new Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) subclass 491 visa, the changes are also expected to impact all other points-tested skilled migration visas, which includes the …
Visa processing times update
Current trends The latest data to 23 May 2019 for a selection of visa types shows that the Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482 visa had the fastest processing time. 90% of visas were processed …
I am a school teacher and want to work in Australia - How do I get an Australian visa?
Teaching occupations are suitable for migration purposes have been listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL). They include: Early …
Australian Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA): Immigration Process, Requirements, & Costs
Overview The DAMA program is currently a very hot topic, with many business owners currently interested in seeking migrant workers through the program or pursuing Australian migration through the …
Australia General Skilled Migration SkillSelect Invitation Round Results – 6 June 2018
Occupations with pro rata arrangements Pro rata arrangements and higher points requirements remain for occupation groups which are in high demand. The majority of applications for popular occupations …
BREAKING: Department of Home Affairs INCREASES Pass Marks for General Skilled Migration Visas!
Here are the details: - minimum points required increased from 60 to 65 points, effective 1 July 2018 - the changes will apply to all Expression of Interest (EOI) applications which has yet to receive …