Skilled Migration
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Work visa approvals are declining in Australia and predicted to be at their lowest level in seven years
In the first six months of this financial year, employer sponsored visas decreased from 22,843 to 16,047 - most likely a result of the changes to the 457 visa program, which was replaced by the TSS …
IELTS now offering computer-delivered English tests for visa applicants in Australia
Features of the computer-delivered IELTS Speaking Test Test conducted in private test room, face-to-face with a real examiner, without outside noises or other distractions The test does not have a …
Australia General Skilled Migration SkillSelect Invitation Round Results – 23 May 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 …
85 points required for subclass 489 Skilled Regional Sponsored visas!
Australia General Skilled Migration SkillSelect Invitation Round Results – 6 December 2017 Key terms: SkillSelect – Invitation to Apply – Skilled Independent subclass 189 - Skilled Regional …
Australia General Skilled Migration SkillSelect Invitation Round Results – 26 July 2017
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 …
VETASSESS announces new policy for migration skills assessments!
Key terms: VETASSESS – Migration Skills Assessment – Skilled Occupation List changes – Nominated Occupation – Short-term Skilled Occupation List – STSOL – Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List – …
SkillSelect Invitation Round Results – 1 February 2017
Occupations with pro rata arrangements While it is encouraging to see that applications with the minimum pass mark of 60 points are receiving invitations, the majority of applications for popular …
Students, professionals and investors expected to turn towards Australia as the US and UK tighten immigration policies!
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) of Australia manages a migration programme which oversees a huge range of visas. In summary: If you are a skilled professional you may …
Are you an Accountant or ICT Professional? Do you need more points for an Australian Visa application?
Accounting & ICT Professionals need more than 60 points The SkillSelect invitation round results has been released on 18 January 2017. Based on the result, we can see that the majority invitations …
Mechanical Engineers join Accountants and ICT Occupations with requirement of 70 points or more to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)!
The latest invitation round for the SkillSelect programme was held on 23 November 2016. During the invitation round occupation group 2335 - Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers was placed …