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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
Changes to skills list and financial thresholds as of 1 July 2012
Changes to skills list as of 1 July 2012 Four occupations have been removed from the new skills list: bricklayer, wall and floor… Read More
New skills list released 1 July 2012
New skills list released 1 July 2012 which provides one combined list to use for 457 work visas, skilled visas (GSM and State Sponsored), 457… Read More
Changes to the points tested skilled migration visa
The points based skilled migration visa program will change on 1 July 2012, and a rough summary of the changes is as follows: The points… Read More
The current pass mark for points-tested skilled migrants who plan to come to Australia to work will be reduced by five points from July 1 – the same date that the new SkillSelect register comes into effect.
An announcement made today (June 15) by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has revealed that the pass mark will be lowered from 65… Read More
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) warned against using unregistered migration agents.
Potential migrants could be putting their visas under threat if they turn to mobile applications for advice rather than registered migration agents. A spokesperson… Read More