Additional Points for General Skilled, State and Regional Migration Applicants
Additional Points for General Skilled, State and Regional Migration Applicants Accompanying legislation for the new visas: subclass 494 and 491, will introduce several changes to skilled migration from 16 November 2019 including awarding additional points to certain applicants.
New Regional Visas
The legislative details of the new regional visas Subclasses 491, 494 and 191 have been released. These visas will commence on 16/11/2019
Visa Fees Increase – 2019 Federal Budget and Migration
The 2019 Federal Budget contains the following announcements and information related to the Department of Home Affairs and the migration program.
New DAMAs for South Australia and Kalgoorlie-Boulde
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMAs) have been signed for South Australia and Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
New Five years Parent Visa
The new five year sponsored parent visa, the Subclass 870 Parent (Temporary) Visa, will be open for application on 17 April 2019.
Significant Changes to Skilled Occupation Lists
Over 30 occupations added to MLTSSL and also changes to STSOL and ROL read more
Project Agreements – more options for migrants may be available
The changes to employer sponsored programmes are forcing employers to look for further options to bring or retain international talent.
Major Partner and Family Visa Legislation Passes Senate and is Awaiting Royal Assent
After long time in the making major new partner visa legislation has passed and is awaiting royal assent to become law.
Work and Holiday – online lodgement available for more countries
The Home Affairs Department expands the online lodgement channel to additional countries for applicants applying for their first Work and Holiday visa.
WA Skilled Migration Update
From September a new list for WA graduates has become available. This is a positive development as the only other available list, the WASMOL was restricted just to a few medical occupations.