Subclass 186 (ENS) and Subclass 187 (RSMS) Changes to the Skilled Occupation Lists English language requirements - Applications for ENS and RSMS made under the Temporary Residence Transition (TRT) stream lodged on or after 1 July 2017 will require an IELTS (or equivalent) score...
The Government proceeded with all its original proposals in the Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017, which received its first reading in the House of Representatives on 15 June 2017. The Australian Labor Party confirmed on 20...
Migrating to Australia on a Skilled Independent Visa is only possible if your skill set is in demand by Australia at that point in time. The skills sought after by Australia that will enhance your visa prospects (as at June 2017) are listed here: Medium and...
A quick statistical overview 2016/17 program had 50,000 applicants – 28,500 offshore, 21,500 onshore. On average 24,000 onshore applications per year. The offshore lodgement rate is dropping by 10-30%, possibly due to temporary visa holders lodging onshore. Provisional Partner processing = 63,000 visa applications Permanent Partner processing = 25,000 visa applications Grant...
The Intention A new temporary sponsored Parent Visa is being introduced and will commence later in 2017. It will enable parents of migrants to live in Australia for up to 10 years. This new visa will: Allow Australians to sponsor their parents to stay in Australia for...
On 18 April 2017, Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull announced that the 457 visa would be abolished from March 2018, and replaced by a new temporary work visa called the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa. The changes will be introduced gradually from the announcement made...