New guidelines on the ACT’s 190 nomination program
Summary: The program reopens on Thursday 29 November 2018
Age Limit Increase for Irish ans Canadian WHV Holders
From first of November 2018 Irish and Canadian Working Holiday Visa applicants can apply up to the age of 35. https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L01507/Explanatory%20Statement/Text
Number of Allocated Places for Parent Visas
Parent Visas – number of allocated places
Results of September Invitation Round for sc189
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
Great News For Retiree Visa Holders in Australia
The Pathway will provide eligible Retirement (subclass 410) and Investor Retirement (subclass 405) visa holders (Retirees) with the ability to obtain permanent residence in Australia.
Changes to Working Holiday Visas
Changes to Working Holiday visas sc417 and 462
SKILLING AUSTRALIANS FUND (SAF)
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
Skilled Migration invitation cuts and closure of State Nominations
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.
Driving the migration numbers down
The migration planning level announced in last year’s budget was rendered largely meaningless when it was changed from a “target” to a “ceiling.”
Significant Investor Visa Opportunities
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.