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26 June 2017 The Victorian State Nomination program is re-opening on 1 July 2017, see below for the new Nomination list of occupations. There is also a new application process for ICT occupations due to the large number of occupations received. http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/visas-and-immigrating/visa-nomination-occupation-lists/visa-nomination-occupation-list-for-victoria#.WVW1KWiGM2x http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/about-us/news/2017/how-to-apply-for-victorian-visa-nomination-ict-occupations#.WVW1K2iGM2x

1 July 2017 Perth has been removed from the Regional Migration Scheme with the following regions remaining on the list of eligible regions for WA: Gascoyne; Great Southern; Kimberley; Mid West; Peel; Pilbara; South West; and Wheatbelt. http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/services/regional-sponsored-migration-scheme

1 July 2017 If you are seeking a protection visa in Australia, from 1 July 2017, you will be able to apply online through the Department’s ImmiAccount. Online applications are preferred, however, if you are unable to do so, you may lodge a paper application by post. Note: From 1 July 2017, application forms cannot be lodged […]

15 June 2017 Singaporeans will have exclusive access to a new long-term, multiple-entry visa option by 1 January 2018, making it easier to travel to Australia for business and pleasure. The Visitor (Subclass 600) visa will allow travellers to visit Australia for up to three months at a time, over a six-year period, with a […]

21 June 2017 The Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List (WASMOL) has been simplified into one list targeting those occupations which are of a specialist nature, and reduced to just 18 occupations. All applicants are required to provide evidence of a minimum one year full-time employment contract for all occupations on the WASMOL. http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/…/skil…/occupations-in-demand  

18/5/17 From 1 March 2018, under the new Temporary Skill Shortage (‘TSS’) visa, businesses will incur a levy of either $1200 or $1800 per year per sponsored temporary employee, depending on the turnover of the business. Businesses with turnover of less than $10 million per year: An upfront payment of $1,200 per visa per year for […]

22/5/17 Visa application charges are set to increase from 1 July 2017. Below is a link to the new charges: http://www.border.gov.au/ReportsandPublications/Documents/budget/visa-price-increase-fact-sheet-2017-18.pdf

18/5/17 Amendments to legislation have lowered the maximum age for invited applicants through the Subclass 189 visa in the Points-tested stream.  The Points-tested stream in the Subclass 189 visa is a permanent visa for highly skilled people who are independent migrants. The Points-tested visa requires all applicants to have lodged an Expression of Interest (EOI) in […]

18/5/17 This pathway will be made available as an additional visa stream (called ‘the New Zealand stream’) within the Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) visa category of the General Skilled Migration component of Australia’s annual Migration Programme.  The New Zealand stream allows qualified applicants to become permanent residents after five years of residence in Australia In […]

19/4/17 Announced in April but taking effect from July 2017, the age limit for Direct Entry ENS visa applicants will be lowered to 45 years of age. The age limit for Temporary Resident Transition stream applicants will remain at 50, but will also be lowered to 45 in March 2018.

19/4/17 The government has announced changes to the 457 Visa category which will be renamed the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa from March 2018. Below is a summary of the changes and when they will occur: APRIL 2017   The list of eligible occupations has been reduced and divided into the Short Term Skilled Occupation […]

19/4/17 Immigration South Australia has announced that from 19 April the requirement for high points nomination has increased from 80 to 85 points. More information can be found here: http://migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/nomination-process/skilled-nomination-requirements/high-points