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International Students Allowed to Work Longer Hours to Help Ease COVID Worker Shortage in Australia
The Australian government has taken steps to ensure that foreign students are able to pick up more hours, in order to help alleviate worker shortages as people are forced into isolation due to the Omicron COVID-19 outbreak. The Prime Minister of Australia has announced the federal government will no longer restrict student visa-holder workers to … Continue reading “International Students Allowed to Work Longer Hours to Help Ease COVID Worker Shortage in Australia”
Government supports the Goulburn Valley to fill critical skill shortages
The Goulburn Valley in Victoria is the latest region to take advantage of a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) The agreement will contribute to a further $144m in economic output, as well as drive population growth and create additional job opportunities for Australians. Local businesses can apply individually to access the DAMA from 2022. Minister … Continue reading “Government supports the Goulburn Valley to fill critical skill shortages”
New Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for South West WA
The South West will be the eighth region in Australia to enter a five-year agreement with the Commonwealth aimed at ensuring skilled migrants contribute through employment in key roles where Australian workers are not available. The Shire of Dardanup will administer the process for accessing the South West DAMA which will be open to businesses … Continue reading “New Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for South West WA”
Updated Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) in NSW
The Occupation List for the Subclass 491 visa for NSW Nomination has been updated. However, NSW nomination for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) is by invitation only still now. If you are interested in this and meet the requirement below, you MUST register your interest in NSW. <New Nomination Process> To apply … Continue reading “Updated Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) in NSW”
Newly Updated Skilled Migration Program in TAS
The application started at 12:00 PM today! There are small changes for nomination requirements for 2021-2022 in TAS. Here are the changes. Tasmanian Graduates (Category 1) Employment is not required for this category. However, evidence of employment or business operation will be prioritized in the assessment process. Evidences are: The employer is well established and … Continue reading “Newly Updated Skilled Migration Program in TAS”
BIG CHANCE AGAIN!!! Updated Skilled + Business Migration Program in SA
Applying for Skilled + Business Migration in SA will start from Tuesday 20 July!!! Their Skilled Migration Program will focus on… Talent and Innovators Program for people who can contribute to South Australia’s priority growth industry sectors.Currently working in South Australia (including long-term residents in SA). If you work and live in outer regional SA, … Continue reading “BIG CHANCE AGAIN!!! Updated Skilled + Business Migration Program in SA”
Updated Victoria’s Business Innovation stream (subclass 188A) visa
Now, you can start apply for this visa program for 2021-2022. If you have this visa, you can stay at Australia up to 5 years. After three years have passed since you have this visa, you can apply for PR. Here are requirements for this visa, you must… Be under 55 years old.Have vocational English … Continue reading “Updated Victoria’s Business Innovation stream (subclass 188A) visa”
Good News to Small Business Owners!!!
The ACT government announced that they would add the Small Business Owner (SBO) into their Skilled Migration Program. <Your Business in Canberra> Your business in Canberra must meet the following minimum criteria to apply under SBO stream. (1) Ownership You must own at least 51% of a registered business located and actively operating in … Continue reading “Good News to Small Business Owners!!!”
Australia’s four-phase plan for ending lockdowns and reopening international borders are unveiled
PM Scott Morrison unveiled a four-phase plan for achieving a “COVID normal society” in Australia. He wants the phases to progress as the vaccination rate becomes higher. Currently, Australia is in Phase 1, “vaccinate, prepare and pilot” phase. The government is trying to increase the number of flights to repatriate returning Australian citizens. Returning travellers … Continue reading “Australia’s four-phase plan for ending lockdowns and reopening international borders are unveiled”
Updated WA Skilled Migration Occupation List
The Western Australia skilled migration occupation list (WASMOL), which lists occupations for available for WA State nomination through the General Stream, has expanded to include a Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. Here are the Occupations Availability Accountant (General)All ICT OccupationsBaker, Cook, Chef, Carpenter, Motor Mechanic and Further TradesMajority of Engineering OccupationsEarly Childhood School Teacher Here … Continue reading “Updated WA Skilled Migration Occupation List”
