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25.01.2022 Australia Updates Skilled Occupation List for 2013 Tuesday, June 04, 2013 The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced that a new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will apply from 1 July 2013 with 5 occupations to be removed.... The updated SOL is based on expert advice from the independent body, the Australian Workforce Productivity Agency (previously known as Skills Australia). The updated SOL for 2013 comprises 187 high value occupations in Australia, with 5 following occupations to be removed: Hospital Pharmacist (ANZSCO 251511) Retail Pharmacist (ANZSCO 251513) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) (ANZSCO 323111) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) (ANZSCO 323112) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures) (ANZSCO 323113) The updated SOL will be effective on 1 July 2013. It will apply to all new independent (unsponsored) and family sponsored skilled visa applications lodged on or after 1 July 2013 unless they are from applicants eligible for transitional arrangements. The SOL determines which occupations are eligible for independent and family sponsored skilled migration. The SOL is reviewed by the Australian Workforce Productivity Agency on an annual basis in order to ensure that it meets the needs of the Australian labour market. The SOL will continue to deliver a skilled migration program that is focused on high value skills and responsive to future economic conditions and skill needs.

24.01.2022 The Department is changing the way it interacts with our clients by investing in technology that provides access to online self-service options at any time, anywhere. What can you do online? ImmiAccount turned on in December 2014, with more than 1.5 million users signing up in its first year. ImmiAccount helps reduce the need for you to attend an office or ring our general enquiries number to access the majority of our services, saving you time and allowing you to interact wi...th the Department at your convenience. To complement the ImmiAccount service, the department's website also hosts a range of useful forms and general information on our visa products. These online services take away the need for you to wait in a long line at an office or in a queue on the phone. The user friendly online facilities allow us to deliver you better and more efficient services including: Factsheets to guide you through the information you need Interactive user guides to help you resolve any e-lodgement issues you may have Applying for visas Checking the progress of your online application The ability to search for information Checking your work and study entitlements Updating your personal details The ability to calculate the fee for your visa application Being able to conduct your own research with online tools such as our visa finder Why is online better for you? ImmiAccount allows for your applications to be submitted instantly. Attachments can be loaded at any time, meaning there is a reduced processing time for some visas. For an increasing number of visa subclasses, ImmiAccount can provide you with a complete online processing experience, from beginning to end. http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/immiaccount.aspx

22.01.2022 The one Reason your skilled visa could be denied Thousands of people around the world dream of an opportunity to work and live in Australia. However, obtaining a skilled visa can be a very complicated process that a lot of people take for granted. Although there are many areas of the skilled visa application that are complicated there is one in particular that must be taken very seriously: nominating the right occupation. The truth is from an Australian immigration perspectiv...e, you are not an engineer, bricklayer, nurse, teacher, or chef Etc. until the relevant skills assessing authority says so. Without a positive skills assessment, you cannot lodge a valid skilled migration application. Many applicants are blasé about nominating the right skill because it comes across as a simple process of picking an occupation and submitting an application. To illustrate some of the complexities of nominating the right skill you may want to consider the following: Is the work youre doing right now relevant, and has your work experience been consistent? Nominating a skill will largely depend not only on what you are actually doing now but what you have done in the past ten years, the qualifications you hold and whether they are equivalent to Australian standards. Do you know what level qualifications you would need to be able to nominate the occupation you have in mind? Some occupations require a degree, some require a diploma and others require a trade qualification. How do you know which applies to you? There are 37 different skills assessing authorities. Do you know which one assesses your occupation? Further to that, how well do you know their particular requirements? Do you know how to qualify your work experience and how to add it to your application? In some cases all work experience can be claimed, and in others only certain work experience will be deemed acceptable to use. Theres nothing wrong with getting help. Completing a skilled visa application to Australia requires a lot of preparation and thorough knowledge of the requirements the government are looking for. It is no wonder why 36% of all skilled visa applications this year have been lodged by a migration agent. Getting everything right is absolutely critical in order to achieve the desired objective of obtaining permanent residence in Australia. Please note that this is article only makes reference to nominating an occupation, there are still many other factors to consider. What if you have your family? How do you avoid visa fraud? Do you have the knowledge to lodge a successful visa?

21.01.2022 Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa Changes were made to the Temporary Skilled Graduate (subclass 485) visa, from 23 March 2013. This visa was renamed the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa....Continue reading

21.01.2022 Dear All, I am pleased to announce the re-launching of the Immigrate-To-Australia Facebook page and proud to share that Immigrate-to-Australia is now offering assistance, guidance and full service for the following Australian visas. Skilled Independent visa subclass 189... Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190 Skilled Regional visa subclass 489/887 Student visa subclass 500 Graduate Skilled Visa subclass 485 Student Guardian visa subclass 590 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) subclass 186 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) subclass 187 Temporary Work visa (visa only) subclass 482 Standard Business Sponsorship only subclass 482 Standard Business Nomination only subclass 482 Standard Business Sponsorship and Nomination subclass 482 Please contact Immigrate-to-Australia for a confidential and no-obligation discussion regarding any of your migration and visa needs and services. Thanks Immigrate-to-Australia

20.01.2022 Pathways to Australian Permanent Residency leading to Australian citizenship. There is a lot of information and misinformation available on the internet regarding pathways to Australian permanent residency leading to Australian citizenship. In this article, Immigrate-to-Australia, IMTA, provides a brief overview of the current pathways that are available for permanent migration to Australia leading to Australian citizenship.... 1. STUDENT VISAS ( subclass 500, 485, 407) Ever since migration reforms of 1998, student visas have been one of the most popular means of gaining permanent residency in Australia. Australian universities offer graduate, post-graduate and doctorate degrees to international students. The international student pathway is popular among the younger generation who prefer to study and work part-time in a multi-cultural society like Australia. 2. GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION ( subclass 189, 190, 491) The offshore general skilled migration pathway has been a popular means of gaining permanent skilled migration for those who have already joined the workforce and have gained significant work experience in a specific occupation. The general skilled migration program is by the far the most successful migration programs of the world and has been the cornerstone of the Australian economy. 3. EMPLOYER SPONSORED MIGRATION ( subclass 482, 186, 494) Employer-sponsored temporary three-year visas leading to permanent resident visas are becoming popular as the Australian government shifts its focus towards empowering employers to directly hire skilled workers from overseas. Employers in regional areas get the added benefit of getting priority over employers in metropolitan areas. This is the reason that regional skilled migration is closely related to employer skilled migration. FAMILY MIGRATION VISAS ( Partner Visa subclass 820/801, Parent Visa subclass 103) Family visas such as partner visa and parent visa enable family members to join their sponsoring family member in Australia. The rules around these visas are very strict and costs high. The processing times for such visas is also considerably high as compared to other visas. At Immigrate-To-Australia, [IMTA], our aim is to simplify all the information that everyone can understand and apply to their personal circumstances. We hope that this article, which is the first in a series of articles, will help everyone understand their options of moving to Australia through the skilled migration visa program. Please get in touch with us if you are interested in discussing your options of moving to Australia through the skilled migration program or through the family visa program. IMTA can help you in joining millions of successful migrants who are living and thriving in Australia. www.migrate-to-australia.com.au

20.01.2022 Visa innovation: supporting international education and enhancing integrity. Today the Department of Immigration and Border Protection introduced a simplified student visa framework (SSVF). The main changes under the SSVF include:... a single student visa (subclass 500) for all students, regardless of their course of study the global roll out of online visa lodgement to all international students a new targeted approach to managing immigration integrity. The existing eight Student visa subclasses are being reduced to twothe Student visa (Subclass 500) and the Student Guardian visa (Subclass 590). Online visa lodgement will also make the application process simpler for students and education agents, while creating efficiencies in processing. Importantly, the SSVF will also enhance integrity by delivering a more targeted approach to risk management. All students are subject to the same core visa requirements such as being a Genuine Temporary Entrant and meeting health and character criteria. Under the SSVF, a combined country and education provider risk framework guides a students evidentiary requirements. The Department needs to be satisfied that students are genuine and they and their accompanying family members can support their study and living expenses while in Australia, said David Wilden, First Assistant Secretary, Immigration and Citizenship Policy Division. Students can use the online tool to determine evidentiary requirements Students can use the online tool to determine evidentiary requirements Students can enter where theyre from and where theyre intending to study using an online tool on the Departments website. Results will be used to help a student determine their likely financial or English language evidentiary requirements and guide them through the online application process, Mr Wilden said. The move to more digital services will not only benefit students, but combined with other changes in the programme will result in expected red tape savings of $24.1m per year and reduce student visa regulations from 145 pages to eight. No more forms! Students can now lodge visa applications online No more forms! Students can now lodge visa applications online The SSVF will support the sustainable growth of Australias international education sector by making the process of applying for a Student visa simpler to navigate for genuine students, reducing red tape for business and delivering a more targeted approach to immigration integrity.

18.01.2022 The Working Holiday Maker visa program Australias Working Holiday Maker visa programme is a great way for young people aged 18-30 to have an extended holiday in Australia and earn money through short-term employment. There are two types of Working Holiday Maker visas: Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462). The visa you should apply for depends on your country of residence. These types of visas allow you to stay and work in Australia for...Continue reading

18.01.2022 190 000 Spaces set for 2014 Migration Programme The start of the new fiscal year has seen the introduction of the new Migration Programme with the planning level for 2014-2014 set at 190,000 places. As previously announced, the largest portion of the Migration Programme has been allocated to skilled migrants including employer sponsored migrants, general skilled migrants and business migrants. This month we have also witnessed updates from several state and territory authorit...ies regarding their own priorities for offering state sponsorship for certain occupations under the skilled nominated categories. For example, New South Wales and South Australia issued new lists in early July but only a few days later, it appears that certain quotas are being met as further changes were announced either closing off or limiting specific occupations. Each state and territory authority carries its own sponsorship criteria. Although the basic requirements mirror those of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), often applicants seeking state sponsorship also need to provide information regarding their ability to be financial independent and also demonstrate a genuine interest in the state/territory from which they are seeking sponsorship. Due to the fact that there are so many changes to the state/territory sponsorship lists, often unannounced until they come into effect, it is essential to ensure that you have the latest information prior to launching what can be a costly migration process.

17.01.2022 Expression of Interest: EOI What is EOI: From 1 July 2012, all intending migrants interested in the points based skilled migration or business investment and innovation visa programs will be required to submit an EOI and receive an invitation in order to lodge a visa application....Continue reading

16.01.2022 Working After Studying in Australia Did you know that if you recently graduated (or are about to graduate) from an Australian education provider, you might be eligible for the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa? Depending on your qualification, this visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to four years, to gain valuable work experience. This visa does not restrict the type or amount of work you can do. Employer sponsorship is not required for this visa but it is impor...tant to understand that finding a job is your responsibility. For information on the eligibility requirements for the Temporary Graduate visa, check out the Visa Applicants tab on the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa webpage. Get your documents ready If you are completing your course at the end of 2014 and you would like to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa, you may wish to start organising some of your documents now, including: 1. medical examination 2. police check 3. skills assessment (for the Graduate Work stream) 4. health insurance 5. English language test. If these documents are ready when you apply for the visa, your application can be processed quickly. Keep in mind that some documents must be provided when you lodge your application, otherwise your application may be refused. Not every applicant for the Temporary Graduate visa will need to provide all of these documents. Check the document checklist to make sure you have everything ready for your application before you submit it. Source: Department of Immigration, Australia

14.01.2022 Why Study in Australia? If you are currently thinking of studying at an overseas educational institute, whether to improve your English language skills or just because you would like to experience life in a different country whilst working towards a degree, Australia is well worth considering as a study destination. When compared with the traditional alternatives, such as the UK and USA, it has plenty to offer students from all over the world and is currently the third favour...Continue reading

12.01.2022 Cameleers and hawkers The first Indians to settle in Australia for any length of time arrived in the 19th century to tend the camel trains that helped open the continent's vast interior. In 1858 George Landell, well-known exporter of horses to India, was commissioned by the Victorian Exploration Committee to buy camels and recruit camel drivers. Twenty-four camels and three drivers, two of whom were Muslim, arrived in Melbourne in 1860 to join the Burke and Wills expedition. ...In the decades that followed, many more camels and drivers were brought into the country. By 1901 there were estimated to be between 2000 and 4000 'cameleers' in Australia. This first generation of Indians journeyed from India and Afghanistan, although they were generally referred to as 'Afghans'. Some lived the adventure of a lifetime, saved their money, and returned to their homelands, but many remained behind. Often they lived two lives, making regular trips home to deal with family matters. Nabbi Bux, for example, was absent from Australia from 189698 and again from 191217. In 1924, he departed once more, but despite extending the certificate exempting him from the dictation test (CEDT) until 1933 he never seems to have returned.

11.01.2022 New Skilled Occupation List from 1 July 2016 On 1 July 2016, a new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will commence with a small number of changes to the occupations compared to the previous list. The SOL identifies occupations that would benefit from skilled migration in order to meet the medium to long-term skill needs of the Australian economy. The SOL review... The SOL is reviewed annually to ensure it remains responsive to the needs of the Australian labour market. This year the Department of Education and Training was responsible for the review, considering Australias current, emerging and future workforce skills and development needs. Flagged occupations As part of the annual SOL review, there are a number of occupations which are flagged for possible removal in the future. Generally, occupations are flagged when there is emerging evidence of excess supply in the labour market. For the 201617 SOL, 51 occupations have been flagged. If your occupation has been removed from the 201617 SOL Requirements for permanent skilled migration will change from time to time and there is no particular course of study that will guarantee a permanent visa. If you are a student in Australia, you are encouraged not to make educational choices solely on the basis of hoping to achieve a particular migration outcome because the skilled migration programme will continue to change and adapt to Australias economic needs. Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) The review of the SOL has not impacted the composition of the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL). Occupations currently listed on the CSOL will continue to be listed from 1 July 2016. For more information see Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL). Interested in applying for a visa? If you are interested in applying for an Independent Skilled visa (subclass 189), a Family Sponsored Points Tested visa (subclass 489) or a Temporary Graduate (Graduate Work stream) visa (subclass 485) on or after 1 July, then you need to make sure your occupation is listed on the new SOL.

09.01.2022 The Australian Government announced on 17 February 2020 that amendments would be made to the Working Holiday programme to include paid or volunteer bushfire recovery work as 'specified work' for the purposes of a second or third year 417 or 462 visa. Further, subclass 417 and subclass 462 visa holders assisting bushfire recovery efforts can work for up to 12 months with the same employer or organisation - doubling the current 6-month work limitation. https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au//backpackers-help-bush

08.01.2022 The best way to tour Australia Australia remains one of the worlds top tourist destinations and with good reason. With near perfect all year summer like weather, colorful beaches, and some of the friendliest people on the planet its no wonder the Australian Bureau of Statistics released its 2014 visitor statistics reflecting an amazing interest in the land down under. The statistics revealed the following: There were 6.8 million visitor arrivals for year ending September ...2014, an increase of 8.2 per cent relative to the previous year. There were 4.9 million visitor arrivals to Australia during the nine months to September 2014, an increase of 8.6 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year. There were 517,500 visitor arrivals during September 2014, an increase of 6 per cent relative to the same period of the previous year. So if you were to come to Australia this year what would be the best way to see Australia? Hands down the best way to see Australia is to take a working holiday. An Australian working holiday gives you the chance to really experience Australia and its beautiful cities, beaches, and people. You also get the chance to work and earn money for your travels; giving you the choice to pursue professional development or thrill and adventure. It can also be a good start if you ever want to apply for permanent residency. With the global job market being so competitive a lot of young people today can find themselves in between jobs. A working holiday is perfect way to remain productive during this spell of bad luck. However, this opportunity is perfect for young people in any situation. Whether youre looking to earn money while youre looking for work, or gain international work experience, or take a years break to find yourself a working holiday is never a bad idea.

08.01.2022 Wishing you everyone a Happy new 2015. Stay tuned for pictures of Sydney harbour new year eve 2015.

06.01.2022 Australias 2015-16 Migration Programm Up to 190,000 permanent migration places will be available in 2015-16 as announced by the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection as part of the Budget on 12 May 2015. The number of permanent places available will remain the same as last year. This includes up to:... 128,550 places for skilled migrants, including employer sponsored, general skilled and business categories; 57,400 places for family migrants sponsored by immediate family members; and 565 places for special eligibility migrants, who include former permanent residents who have maintained close business, cultural or personal ties with Australia. Additionally, at least 3,485 permanent Child visa places will be available outside the managed Migration Programme. What has changed? Whilst the overall size and composition of the programme remain the same as last year there are changes in how the programme will be managed affecting the Child category visa and Orphan relative visas. Child category visas (excluding Orphan Relative) will no longer be counted under the managed Migration Programme. This is in response to the Governments commitment to reform and improve the processes relating to inter-country adoption. The Child category will continue to be carefully monitored while it transitions to a fully demand-driven model by 2019-20. Orphan Relative visas will now form part of the Other Family category within the Migration Programme with 400 places allocated to Orphan Relative visas. For more details about the 2015-16 Migration Programme read the Ministerial Media Release or Fact Sheet 20 Migration Programme planning levels. Here is a breakdown of the planning levels for each visa category: 2015-16 Migration Programme Planning level Employer Sponsored 48,250 Skilled Independent 43,990 State/Territory & Regional Nominated 28,850 Business Innovation & Investment Programme 7,260 Distinguished Talent 200 Total Skill Stream 128,550 Partner 47,825 Parent 8,675 Total Family Stream 57,400 Special Eligibility Stream 565 Total managed Migration Programme 186,515 Child (outside the managed Migration Programme) 3,485 Total permanent migration places 190,000

04.01.2022 Investing in Australias future Changes to business and investment migration The Business Innovation and Investment Programme (BIIP) was created to attract high quality investors and entrepreneurs to Australia. It currently includes the Investor visa, the Business Innovation visa, and the Significant Investor visa (SIV). From 1 July 2015 it will also include the Premium Investor visa (PIV). On 15 May 2015, the Minister for Trade and Investment, the Hon Andrew Robb AO MP and... Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Senator the Honourable Michaelia Cash announced the new complying investment framework for the SIV and PIV. In order to be granted a SIV or a PIV, an applicant will need to make an investment that complies with the complying investment framework. The framework is designed to encourage investment in innovative Australian ideas and emerging companies. You can view the media release here and details on the new framework here. Along with the new complying investment framework, the government intends to make a number of changes to the BIIP from 1 July 2015. New flexible residency arrangements will be introduced for the SIV. From 1 July 2015, eligibility for the permanent SIV will require either the primary applicant to reside in Australia for 40 days per year OR the secondary applicant (spouse or de facto partner) to reside in Australia for 180 days per year. This residency requirement will be per year and will be calculated cumulatively over the period of the provisional visa. For example, 160 days over four years for a primary applicant or 720 days over four years for the secondary applicant (spouse or de facto partner). Also from 1 July 2015, Austrade will become an eligible nominator for the SIV, in addition to State and Territory governments. Austrade will also be the sole nominator for the PIV. Aside from changes to the SIV and the PIV, there are two changes that apply only to the Investor and Business Innovation streams. These are: 1) The reintroduction of role swapping, which will allow a secondary applicant to apply to fulfil the primary criteria for the permanent visa on behalf of the primary applicant 2) The reduction of the pass mark for the points test from 65 to 50 points.

03.01.2022 Four year Temporary Graduate skilled visa subclass 485 You can apply for Four year temporary graduate skilled visa subclass 485 in the Post-Study Work stream if you: applied for, and were granted, your first student visa to Australia on or after 5 November 2011...Continue reading