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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 ✅”
South Australia & Queensland: Occupation Lists Updated!
Here are some recent updates on state sponsorship occupation lists. South Australia The state government has recently updated the state sponsorship occupation lists (the State Nominated Occupation List & the Supplementary Skilled List). The changes will take effect on 11 February. Metal Fitters and Machinists nec, Locksmith, and Butcher or Smallgoods Maker have been added to … Continue reading “South Australia & Queensland: Occupation Lists Updated!”
Orana: The new destination for skilled workers?
Another door is opening soon for semi-skilled or low-skilled workers to get an employer-sponsored visa to Australia! Following Northern Territory and Warrnambool (VIC), Orana (NSW) has announced that a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) business case has been recently submitted to the Commonwealth Government. The government initiatives aim to design a tailored program to meet the … Continue reading “Orana: The new destination for skilled workers?”
The end of doggy employment sponsorship coming soon?
Is this an end of doggy employment sponsorships? The Department of Home Affairs will exchange data with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to check whether the employers and the holders of 457/482 visa are complying their obligations or visa conditions. This includes payment of salary, whether you’re working for the approved employer, even whether you’re … Continue reading “The end of doggy employment sponsorship coming soon?”
Upcoming Immigration Changes in 2019
Australian Visas: New Changes in 2019 1. Partner visas take a longer time to process. According to the latest news (SBS, 2019), the Family Violence Bill has passed in the Senate last November, and partner visa sponsorships need to be approved first before applications are lodged. This means that potential applicants and sponsors will have … Continue reading “Upcoming Immigration Changes in 2019”
Changes to WA state sponsorship (Graduate stream)
It seems things are getting worse for those who are studying accounting. Many doors to PR have been closed since early 2018. Due to the high number of applications, the occupation of ANZSCO 221111 Accountant (General) on the Graduate occupation list is now under review. Invitations to apply for WA State nomination for this occupation … Continue reading “Changes to WA state sponsorship (Graduate stream)”
