Category: News

Tough 189 now! Which state to go for fast access to PR?

No matter you are onshore or offshore, to make up the points for a 189 Skilled Independent visa is extremely difficult now. So everyone turned their attention to the various state territories, as well as in remote areas, to get PR. However,  it is always risky to blindly go to a random place to study, … Continue reading “Tough 189 now! Which state to go for fast access to PR?”

You have more than 50% chance of winning your case at AAT

Interesting Facts about AAT! According to a recent report from AAT, you have 51% chance of winning and only 31% chance of losing on partner visa refusal. 34% of decisions made on 482 visa refusals were set aside (initial decision rebutted) and only 2% were affirmed (initial decision not changed). This means that AAT sees … Continue reading “You have more than 50% chance of winning your case at AAT”

SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST CHANGES

Government Initiative for Skill shortage in South Australia The Australian Government has released the List of State Nominated Occupations for the 2019/20 program year. Some of these nominated professions include Welders, Fitters,  Metal Machinists and Graphic Designers.  You can see the full list at  DAMA occupation lists. South Australian employers are wanting to sponsor overseas workers in skilled … Continue reading “SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST CHANGES”

What will Change in November 2019?

1. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) (subclass 491) Visa REPLACING Skilled Regional (Provisional)(subclass 489) Visa   a) Increase in points awarded:  b) Ranking order for invitations will change as follows:  – Primary applicants without a partner OR Primary applicants with a skilled partner – Primary applicants with a partner who can demonstrate Competent English, but does … Continue reading “What will Change in November 2019?”

Warrnambool DAMA Occupation List has been Published

  At the end of last year, the Victoria government has signed DAMA program with the immigration department. Recently, a specific occupation list has been published. WHAT IS DAMA?   Approved Occupations     Concessions available Also, the English language concessions and salary concessions are available for some occupations. And the details on specific concessions will be released on the government’s website … Continue reading “Warrnambool DAMA Occupation List has been Published”

AUSTRALIA HIT A “PAUSE” ON ANNUAL MIGRATION INTAKE

AUSTRALIA HIT A “PAUSE” ON ANNUAL MIGRATION INTAKE The prime minister Scott Morrison has once again “paused” on Australia’s annual migration intake by reducing the number of available vacancies from 190,000 down to 160,000 per year, which means 30,000 potential migrants may never reach their Aussie Dream. The main changes in Migration Program Planning 2019-2020 include: Reducing … Continue reading “AUSTRALIA HIT A “PAUSE” ON ANNUAL MIGRATION INTAKE”

SKILLED OCCUPATION LIST CHANGES The Department of Home Affairs has updated the combined list of eligible skilled occupations for Australia’s skilled visa programs. This means the three lists: MLTSSL, STSOL, and ROL have all been changed! The changes have come into effect on 11 March 2019 (Click here for the full list). Visas affected include: … Continue reading “”

Visa expiring soon? Tips for visa extension ✅

Is your student visa expiring on 15 March? The clock is ticking, so don’t leave it to the last minute and go “Oh no, what can I do?”. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. You may be eligible to apply for a temporary or permanent visa, which allows you to travel, study or work in Australia. Here … Continue reading “Visa expiring soon? Tips for visa extension ✅”

VETASSESS: Employment Length Calculation Change

Employment Length Calculation VETASSESS has announced recent changes to the calculation of employment length. From 14 February 2019, VETASSESS will consider the exact date, including day, month and year for the Date Deemed Skilled, instead of using only month and year previously. This is aligned with the requirement of the Department of Home Affairs.   Keep The Records … Continue reading “VETASSESS: Employment Length Calculation Change”

Northern Territory: DAMA as a new PR pathway ✅

UPDATES ON DAMA PROGRAM IN  NORTHERN TERRITORY Last week, Northern Territory has announced updates on its DAMA program (so-called ‘concessioned employer-sponsored migration’). The new DAMA program is designed to be incredibly flexible to attract skilled or semi-skilled workers. A Pathway to PR The program has introduced a flexible pathway to Permanent Residency, including the possibilities to change employers, … Continue reading “Northern Territory: DAMA as a new PR pathway ✅”