SkillSelect – an Update – 10,000 EOIs lodged, and 500 invitations issued since 1 July 2012, mainly for health professionals, ICT analysts, programmers and accountants
SkillSelect – an Update – 10,000 EOIs lodged, and 500 invitations issued since 1 July 2012, mainly for health professionals, ICT analysts, programmers and accountants
Since the new SkillSelect system took effect on 1 July 2012: 10,000 skilled applicants have lodged an expression of interest since 1 July via the… Read More
Proposed changes to working holiday visa
The Australian Tourist Export Council (“ATEC”) has recently proposed to the DIAC five major policy adjustments to the Australian Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417). The… Read More
Non-decision ready ENS/RSMS Processing Times extend from 4 months, to 9 months!
DIAC warn that there will be lengthy and inconsistent processing times for ENS and RSMS applications, due to the “rush” of applications lodged before 1… Read More
New tough character test will make it difficult for anyone with a criminal history to secure a visa
The Minister for the DIAC announced that the government will implement tougher character assessment for migrants, and provide greater detail on the key principles that… Read More
Government proposes to change laws to punish employers of illegal workers
Proposed changes to the immigration legislation will increase the penalties for employers who hire illegal workers. The proposed Migration Amendment (Reform of Employer Sanctions) Bill… Read More
Accountants and IT programmers top list of skilled migrants!
The top five migrant occupations among sponsored workers were accountant, cook, software programmers, software engineers and developer programmers. The top source country for migrants in… Read More
Brisbane – World City Finalist
Brisbane has been declared one of the most vibrant, liveable and sustainable cities in the world after being named as a finalist in the prestigious… Read More
Details of the 2012-13 migration program year:
There is a new system for skilled visas as of 1 July 2012, noting: the points have been reduced from 65 points to 60 points. Read More
As at 1 July 2012, English test results will now be valid for three years for all skill select visas.
Changes to the 457 work visa rules.
The work visa scheme has been changed (again) as of 1 July 2012 and a quick summary follows: There is a new minimum income (it… Read More