Can a TRT applications be on the last day of validity if it is a two year Subclass 457/TSS visa which is part of the transitional regulations? The answer is YES! The immigration regulations were not completely clear on this however the policy which is associated with the legislation…...
High Income Threshold increased
The High Income Threshold under the Fair Work Act increased on 1 July 2019 from $145,000 to $148,700. Applicants relying on meeting this threshold for an ENS or RSMS age exemption must ensure that the relevant threshold is met for each of the three requisite years. ...
Pearsons – English language test validity
Institutions that recognise the PTE Academic English language test, including the Department of Home Affairs, have access to test takers results for a period of 3 years and can verify those results online using the test taker's registration ID, or, as of 1 September, the test takers Score Report Code.…...
State migration plans in New South Wales
New South Wales is no longer accepting 489 state nomination applications as follows: RDAs closed - Central West, Far South Coast, Mid North Coast, Orana, Riverina, Southern Inland RDAs limited occupations open - Northern Rivers, Northern Inland For example, occupation of Early Childhood Teacher requires 2 years full time work experience In addition, a new requirement has been…...
The points test changes and how these apply to the 491 and 191 above
The changes to the points test from 16 November 2019 include: 10 points for Specialist Educational qualifications. Currently 5 points. 10 points for applicants with a skilled spouse or de facto partner (under 45 with Competent English, suitable skills assessment and with an occupation on the same skilled occupation list). Currently 5…...
Regional Migration in the news
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.0.48" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47" parallax="off" parallax_method="on"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="3.0.74" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"] Just to refresh your memory, there are new sub-classes commencing on 16 November replacing previous regional sub-classes as follows: 491 (Skilled Work Regional) visa is a provisional visa (5 year regional visa)…...