Latest news - Australian Bound Migration - Visa Application Service to Australia

For 11th September round: Accountants (2211) have been invited at 80 points with DOE (date of effect – EOI) up to about the 27th May 2018 Auditors (2212) at 80 points with DOE up to at least 27th April 2018

Changes to Working Holiday visas sc417 and 462

The new training levy for the employer sponsored visas started In August. From that date onwards the training bencmarks in relation to the training expenditure no longer apply

A concerning pattern is emerging in Skilled Independent Migration (Subclass 189, 190 Visas).  The latest statistics published by the Department of Home Affairs shows a mere 300 invitations issued on 9 May to subclass 189 applicants and just five to those applying regionally. 

The migration planning level announced in last year’s budget was rendered largely meaningless when it was changed from a “target” to a “ceiling.”

Whilst awareness of the SIV is spreading in key source countries, the majority of High Net Worth individuals are still unaware of the SIV and its benefits. 

The Senate killed o proposed citizenship changes late last year　but the government has not given up hope

Labour Agreement – TSS visa stream that caters for the employers’ specific needs

The Department of Home Affairs (formerly the Department of Immigration) has announced that the new TSS visa (Temporary Skills Shortages Visa) subclass 482 will commence from Sunday 18 March 2018.

New Subclass 482 TSS Visa to be implemented on 18of March. Changes to ENS and RSMS