The New Subclass 491/191 Skilled Visas and 494 Employer Sponsored visa – the Big Experiment From 16 November 2016, the new 491 provisional 5-year regional skilled migration visa came into effect, giving migrants five years (up from four under the old 489 visa system) to apply for permanent residence under…...
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
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Migration Update
The world of immigration in Australia Continues to change on a frequent basis. Skilled Migration Points Test - Secondary Skilled Migrants From November 2019, points test will be adjusted to award additional points, to the primary applicants, where their partner has competent English, but cannot meet the requirements for skilled partner points Single…...
The Abolition of the 457 Visa and Birth of the TSS Visa
“Change is inevitable. Change is constant…” remarks Benjamin Disraeli. Australian Immigration Law has seen yet another change being the abolishment of the 457 Visa on 18 April 2017 which existed to enable a skilled worker to travel to Australia and work for an approved sponsor. It has now been replaced…...
Recent Changes to 457 Visa Program
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