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24.01.2022 Professional Year Program: 3 intakes in September - 6th, 19th 20th September Set your career up for success with innovative courses and a professional internship with the Navitas Professional Year Program.... Navitas Professional is the only provider able to offer the Professional Year in Accounting, Engineering and IT in every major city in Australia. Their placement consultants will work with you to find an internship specific to your goals and aspirations. Upon successful completion you may be eligible for migration points towards permanent residency. Apply now and receive a $1000 early bird discount. Message me if if you would like further information?

24.01.2022 Victorias 2020-21 has opened Victorian skilled visa nomination program (subclass 190 and 491) today, Tuesday 8 September, 2020. They will also change the way they select applicants to apply for Victorian visa nomination, with a new process that will focus on talent and contribution to Victorias economic recovery, as well as information in your Expression of Interest (EOI). This change aims to be responsive to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on the states economic recovery. The skilled visa nomination program up until 5 October 2020https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/news-events/news/2020/victorias-2020-21-skilled-visa-nomination-program-subclass-190-and-491 If you need further information send me a message or email me [email protected]

22.01.2022 NSW 491 State Nomination update: You must meet the all criteria in one of the following three streams to be eligible for NSW nomination: 1. Living and working in regional NSW; 2. recently completed study in regional NSW; or 3. living and working outside of regional NSW....Continue reading

21.01.2022 Partner Visa Processing Times Onshore partner visa processing times have reduced dramatically since the COVID crisis commenced. Onshore times have decreased by 12 months on average. So now is a good time to file an application if this is something contemplated.

20.01.2022 Study a trade occupation to maximise your PR opportunities? If you’re thinking about studying as a way to get permanent residency in Australia or change your career, it’s worth considering which industries and/or occupations are likely to have good employment prospects in the future, and what kinds of skills will be in demand in the Australian labour market. A good indication of whether your chosen study path and career may lead to a pathway towards permanent residency is by ...reviewing the new occupations lists that have been categorised to be more responsive to Australia’s genuine skill needs. The Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) lists occupations that are considered in greater demand and as such can qualify you for a permanent Australian Visa, Whilst the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) lists occupations more likely to qualify you for a short-term visa for between 2 4 years. With this is mind, if you are seeking permanent residency, you should pursue course(s) that train you for a position that feature on the (MLTSSL). This list includes a host of trade occupations in many industries such as child care, automotive, construction, and hospitality. For further information please email us at [email protected]

20.01.2022 Visa lodgement data and Department updates: Overall student visa lodgements offshore are down 33.3% Y/Y (2018-19 / 2019-20) including, China -20%, India -47%, Nepal -61%. However, onshore lodgements show a 10% increase for the same period, reflecting a longer-term growth trend onshore....Continue reading

19.01.2022 BUSINESS MIGRATION PROGRAM - Tasmania update What does this mean for Subclass 188 and 132 visa nomination applications? As Business Migration program reopens, all new business nominations must be of high quality that support Australia’s COVID-19 recovery effort.... What does this mean for prospective business investors? Migration Tasmania is seeking interest from high calibre business investors who can make a significant contribution to Tasmania’s economy. We are looking for business proposals which display some of the following key attributes: Investment in a regional area (which generally excludes Hobart CBD and suburbs) Generation and/or retention of local jobs for Tasmanians. Investment in key sector/s that will benefit Tasmania’s economy which may include: Aquaculture, Agriculture and Agribusiness Minerals and Mining Forestry and Timber Antarctic and Marine Science Information and Communication Technology Creative Industry Community Infrastructures that enhance a region’s liveability Renewal Energy Bio Renewal/Waste Recycle Food production Generation of significant flow-on opportunities for other sectors and/or economic growth Partnership with at least one Tasmanian business partner who is a permanent resident or an Australian citizen. Transfer of new capital investment Expansion of trade in Tasmanian goods and/or services Development of export markets for Tasmanian products or replacement of imports Introduction of new skills, expertise, technologies or innovations that are currently unavailable in Tasmania. Environmentally sustainable initiatives that build on Tasmania’s established environmental principles. Prospective applicants can show interest by completing a short intention to apply form, providing details of their background, experience and plans. Migration Tasmania will contact those with the best value proposition and invite them to provide full application details.

19.01.2022 Apply for 485 VISA, before it's too late Did you know ? You need to apply for 485 Visa within 6 months of completion of studies and before expiry of your Student Visa.... Consult with our expert team today by booking a free consultation

18.01.2022 Latest update on Visa application processing times (20 July 2020) The Department have updated the visa application processing times for all non-essential visa applications during COVID-19 pandemic. 491 Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491): from 77 days to 3 months... 189 Skilled Independent (subclass 189): from 5 to 14 months 190 Skilled Nominated (subclass 190): from 5 to 6 months 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186): 4 to 7 months 485 Temporary Graduate (graduate work): 4 to 5 months 820 Partner visa (onshore): from 19 to 24 months 801 Partner visa (onshore): from 7 to 17 months See more

18.01.2022 Victoria Nomination Criteria and Places The Victorian State Government has announced that it has been allocated a limited number of places and that their program will soon reopen with new criteria. More places will be available once the Federal Budget has been delivered on the 6th of October. https://gemsuseraccount.cmail19.com//D00EB88E50D0AEC16D1DC

17.01.2022 I keep getting asked - When will travel to Australia be possible again? I don't have a crystal ball but my thoughts - Following the CoViD-19 outbreak, the Australian Government implemented international travel restrictions in March 2020 preventing all arrivals on visitor and temporary migration visas, such as short-term business travel, students, working holidaymakers, tourists, and other visitors.... Where does it go from here? - July to December 2020: only Australian citizens, holders of permanent resident visas, New Zealanders, and a small number of international students are assumed to be able to travel to Australia. - January to June 2021: the travel ban might be lifted (but a two-week quarantine period might be required of arrivals to Australia), leading to the resumption of arrivals by temporary and permanent migrants, but at lower levels overall than normal. International travel is assumed to remain at low levels until the end of the June quarter of 2021. What are your thoughts, leave a comment?

16.01.2022 CANBERRA MATRIX - INVITATION ROUND Click to expand or collapse content INVITATION ROUND: 20 AUGUST 2020: 145 invitations issued to Matrix nominating the following occupations. Code Occupation Minimum ranking 1322 Finance Managers 80... 2211 Accountants Capped 2223 Financial Investment 80 2231 Human Resource Prof, 80 2251 Ad. and Marketing Prof. 105 2253 Public Relations Prof. 105 2321 Arch. & Landscape Architects 80 2324 Graphic & Web Design, etc 80 2332 Civil Engineering Prof. 75 2411 Early Childhood Teachers 80 2524 Occupational Therapists 90 2531GPs and RMO 80 2544 Registered Nurses 85 2611 ICT Bus. & Sys. Analysts 70 2613 Software & App. Prog. 70 2621 Database & Systems Admin 70 2631 Computer Network Prof, 70 2632 ICT Support & Test Eng, 70 2713 Solicitors 75 2723 Psychologists 70 2724 Social Professionals 65 2725 Social Workers 70 2726 Welfare, Rec & Comm. worker 75 The minimum ranking score is an indication only and not a guarantee that an invitation was issued. ALL Matrix expire 6 months after submission date if an invitation is not issued.

15.01.2022 See how Covid-19 impacts both the existing and prospective visa holders, as we step into a new financial year. Highlights: Critical sector occupations to get priority under state nomination programs Onshore visa applicants, including international students, likely to have an "edge" over offshore applicants... Offshore visa applicants to remain "worst-affected" by processing delays Heres what you need to know:https://www.sbs.com.au//australian-visas-what-s-changing-f

14.01.2022 In light of the recent developments in Hong Kong, the Australian government is offering new and extended visa options to students and skilled workers from Hong Kong. Special visa arrangements: Students... Current and future students from Hong Kong will be eligible for a five year temporary graduate visa on the successful conclusion of their studies, with a pathway to permanent residency after five years. Former students already on a temporary graduate visa will be eligible for an extension of five years from today in addition to the time theyve already been in Australia, with a pathway to permanent residency at the end of that period. Students who study at a regional campus will continue to be able to access a pathway to permanent residency after three years. Temporary skilled visas Current temporary skilled visa holders from Hong Kong will be eligible for an extension of five years from today in addition to the time theyve already been in Australia, with a pathway to permanent residency at the end of that period. Future Hong Kong applicants for temporary skilled visas will be eligible for a five year visa, provided they: o meet occupational skills lists and Labour Market Testing requirements; or o qualify through the Global Talent temporary visa scheme, which is for exceptional talent where the sponsoring employer pays above the Fair Work High Income Threshold of $153,600. These future temporary skilled visa holders will also have a pathway to permanent residency after five years. Attracting the best and brightest The Government will bolster efforts to attract Hong Kongs best and brightest through the Global Talent and Business Innovation and Investment Programs, both part of the permanent migration program. These programs will be prioritised and a dedicated Global Talent officer will focus on facilitating the Hong Kong caseload. To support future applications we will re-open our visa application centre in Hong Kong which shut down during COVID-19.

14.01.2022 FREE webinar on resume writing skills on 22nd September (Tuesday) at 11:00am. A good and professional resume is first step towards an invitation to job interview Topic Resume writing skills... Date & Time 22/09/2020, Tuesday at 11:00-12:00 Zoom Link https://navitas.zoom.us/j/92634162881 Eventbrite Link - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/navitas-professional-webina

13.01.2022 Occupations considered critical for COIVD19 ID Description 2331 Chemical and Material Engineers 2332 Civil Engineering Professionals 2333 Electrical Engineers ... 2334 Electronics Engineers* 2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers* 2336 Mining Engineers 2339 Other Engineering Professionals* 2341 Agricultural and Forestry Scientists 2342 Chemists, and Food and Wine Scientists 2345 Life Sciences 2512 Medical Imaging Professionals 2524 Occupational Therapists 2525 Physiotherapists 2531 General Practitioners and Resident Medical Officers 2533 Internal Medicine Specialists 2539 Other Medical Practitioners 2541 Midwives 2544 Registered Nurses 2633 Telecommunications Engineering Professionals 2723 Psychologists 3122 Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 3123 Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 3132 Telecommunications Technical Specialists See more

12.01.2022 Please take advantage of our free Unlimited Occupation Search, get your free skilled occupation report today: https://palmermigrationservices.searchmyanzsco.com.au

12.01.2022 How long does it take to process an Australian visa application? Every month the Department of Home Affairs publishes an indicative timeframe for processing visa applications. The last update has just been released (19 August 2020): 189 Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) (Points-Tested): from 3 to 15 months... 190 Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190): from 5 to 8 months 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (Subclass 491) (State/Territory Government Nominated Regional): from 63 days to 3 months 186 Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Subclass 186) (Direct Entry Pathway): 6 to 8 months 485 Temporary Graduate (graduate work): 4 to 5 months 820 Partner visa (onshore): from 20 to 25 months 801 Partner visa (onshore): from 13 to 25 months 309 Partner visa (offshore): from 15 to 20 months The Department of Home Affairs has provided approximate time frame for processing visa and citizenship applications.

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10.01.2022 20202021 Program Update - Tasmania The Department of Home Affairs has issued an interim allocation of subclass 491, 190, 188 and 132 visa nomination places to states and territories. These allocations have not yet been updated. We expect that the interim nomination arrangement will continue until early mid December 2020. The Department of Home Affairs has directed that, all nominations must be justifiable in relation to their likely contribution to Australia’s economic rec...Continue reading

09.01.2022 Student visa application centres are now reopening around the world https://www.studyinternational.com//student-visa-applicat/

08.01.2022 Small Business Owners 491 Visa | QLD Pathway to PR The Small Business Owners 491 Visa is a pathway for people who are currently living and operating a small business in regional Queensland. You cannot apply for this subclass 491 visa if you are not currently living in Australia. The Small Business Owners 491 visa is only available for non-citizens who are on a visa with unrestricted work rights and has been living in a regional Queensland area for at least 6 months. ... In order to be eligible for this subclass 491 visa, your occupation must be in the current occupations shortage list (see LIN 19/051), and your skills for this occupation must be assessed as positive for migration. However, your business (no limitation to the type of business) does not need to be related to your nominated occupation, but you will need to show you have relevant business experience or qualification to demonstrate you will be able to successfully run the business. You should note that the person who is applying for Queensland nomination must be the same person operating the business. Furthermore, to satisfy the other criteria for a Small Business Owners 491 visa, you must have full-time work rights and must not be currently studying. The subclass 491 visa is a temporary visa that allows you to work and live in regional Queensland for 5 years and there is a PR pathway thereafter For further information please contact us

08.01.2022 Travel Exemption for Critical Sectors Currently, Australia is maintaining its strict border measures to protect the health of the Australian community. There are limited to none flights currently available to and from Australia, however the Australian Government has since recognised allowing a travel exemption for those who work in critical sectors and who possess critical skills. The Commissioner of the Australian Border Force may grant an individual exemption if you are a n...on-citizen: - traveling at the invitation of the Australian Government or a state or territory government authority for the purpose of assisting in the COVID-19 response - providing critical or specialist medical services, including air ambulance, medical evacuations and delivering critical medical supplies - with critical skills required to maintain the supply of essential goods and services (such as in medical technology, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, engineering and mining, supply chain logistics, agricultural technology, food production, and the maritime industry) - delivering services in sectors critical to Australias economic recovery (such as financial technology, large scale manufacturing, film and television production and emerging technology), where no Australian worker is available whose entry would otherwise be in Australias national interest, supported by the Australian Government or a state or territory government authority. An individual can submit a request for a travel exemption under this category or a business can submit a request on their behalf. The applications of multiple travelers within the same group/business can be linked, so that the requests are considered together. If you want to apply for this exemption, it should be done in at least two weeks, but not more than three months, before planned travel. All urgent business travel will be considered inside this time frame. The request must include: - traveler details: name, DOB, visa type and number, passport number, proposed residential address and phone number in Australia - reasons for travel: why your request should be considered for Commissioner discretion/exemption - supporting statement: setting out how you meet one of the critical skills/critical sector grounds for exemption - accompanying evidence: the request should be accompanied by supporting evidence, such as a letter from a business involved in the provision of critical goods and services, Australian Government or state and territory government authority advising why your travel is critical at this time And, most importantly all Individuals must hold a valid visa and an exemption from the Commissioner before they travel. All travellers arriving in Australia, including Australian citizens, are subject to mandatory quarantine for 14 days at a designated facility, such as a hotel, in their port of arrival. If you would like further information please email us [email protected]

07.01.2022 Are you a skilled worker or business migrant looking to migrate to Australia? Were you asked to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through SkillSelect and get invitation from immigration authority to apply for the visa? More often, when it comes to submitting EOI, applicants get bombarded with lots of questions that only add up to stress and mistakes, which consequently result into rejection....Continue reading

06.01.2022 Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) identifies 17 occupations which fill critical skills needs that support Australias economic recovery from COVID-19 based on expert advice from the National Skills Commission and consultation with Commonwealth departments. Employer sponsored nomination and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be given priority processing. All other skilled occupation lists will... remain active, but the PMSOL occupations will take priority. The list is temporary and priority occupations may change as Australia recovers from the pandemic. The Government and the National Skills Commission will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the Australian labour market and assess Australias skills needs as they evolve and new sources of data emerge. The Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List The 17 occupations (ANZSCO code) are: Chief Executive or Managing Director (111111) Construction Project Manager (133111) Mechanical Engineer (233512) General Practitioner (253111) Resident Medical Officer (253112) Psychiatrist (253411) Medical Practitioner nec (253999) Midwife (254111) Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412) Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (254415) Registered Nurse (Medical) (254418) Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422) Registered Nurse (Perioperative) (254423) Registered Nurses nec (254499) Developer Programmer (261312) Software Engineer (261313) Maintenance Planner (312911) Travel exemptions While Australias border restrictions remain in place, temporary visa holders must obtain a travel exemption before travelling to Australia. For more information about the travel exemption process see: Critical skills and sectors Visa subclasses Priority processing of nomination and visa applications for PMSOL occupations applies to these employer sponsored visa subclasses: Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186) Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187)

05.01.2022 UP TO $5,000 LAUNCH SCHOLARSHIPS for the new University of Adelaide College, Melbourne campus To celebrate the launch of the University of Adelaide College, Melbourne campus, we are pleased to offer an up to A$5,000 scholarship for students to undertake either the Degree Transfer... Program or the Pre-Master's Program. Read more https://bit.ly/32zaVXH See more

04.01.2022 South Australia State Sponsorship Update The Government of South Australia has been advised of a limited number of interim allocation places for the States General Skilled and Business Migration Program for 2020/21, which will be prioritised to support South Australias economic and public health recovery. The full nomination allocations for 2020/21 will be determined later in the year as part of the 2020/21 Budget process.... Given the limited number of available nominations, South Australias program requirements and application processes for the General Skilled and Business Programs are currently being finalised, with a view to applications being open in late August 2020. Based on direction from the Department of Home Affairs, applications will be prioritised according to: High quality applications within the Business Innovation and Investment Program, with those who have already lodged an Intention to Apply given priority consideration. Applicants critical to supporting South Australias response to the COVID19 pandemic, including individuals providing critical or specialist medical services, critical skills required to maintain the supply of essential goods and services; or delivering services in sectors critical to Australias economic recovery. Early consideration to onshore applicants that satisfy the above criteria.

04.01.2022 Migration Program 2020-21 Update Summary of impact of COVID 19 on 2020-21 migration program. Department of Home Affairs (Immigration Department) has recently released a document that addresses the impacts of COVID 19 on migration program planning and delivery for year 2020-21. ...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Changes for International Students The Government will recommence granting student visas in all locations lodged outside Australia. This means when borders re-open. Students will already have visas and be able to make travel arrangements. Current student visa holders studying online outside Australia due to COIVD-19 will be able to use that study to count towards the Australian study requirements for a post-study work visa. ... Graduates who held a student visa will be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa outside Australia if they are unable to return die to COIVD-19 For more information please contact us.

04.01.2022 Background to the Migration Program Australias Migration Program is set annually, and runs from 1 July to 30 June of each year, similarly to the Australian financial year. The size and composition of the program is set each year through the Australian Governments Budget process. Australias Migration Program ensures we attract highly skilled migrants who support Australian values, do... not displace Australian workers and support development in regional and low growth metropolitan areas. The program balances the needs of the Australian economy with pressures on our major cities, infrastructure and the environment, and ensures it will continue to support Australias security, economic and social cohesion objectives now and into the future. There are four streams in the Migration Program: The Skill stream is designed to improve the productive capacity of the economy and fill skill shortages in the labour market, including those in regional Australia. The Family stream is predominately made up of Partner category visas, enabling Australian citizens and permanent residents to reunite with family members from overseas and provide them with pathways to citizenship. The Special Eligibility stream covers visas for those in special circumstances that do not fit into the other streams. This can include permanent residents returning to the country after a period away. The Child program is demand driven and does not have a ceiling. Some visas granted during a program year may not count toward the Migration Program outcome. If a person has been previously granted a visa which counted toward the Migration Program, that person will not be counted again. Similarly, when a visa is granted and subsequently cancelled in the same program year, the grant is considered as not having occurred (for the purposes of Migration Program outcome reporting) and is excluded. Additionally, when a Partner visa applicant does not progress to the second stage (permanent) visa, a place is returned to the program. If a Business Innovation and Investment visa (granted in an earlier year) is cancelled under certain powers, a place is returned to the program in the year of cancellation. When these types of visa exclusions occur, this means that another person is then able to take that place within the Migration Program. Where a visa has a permanent residence pathway, eg from a provisional or first stage visa to a permanent See more

03.01.2022 Joint media release with the Hon. Michaelia Cash - Supporting Australian business to fill critical skills needs A new priority skills list and strengthened labour market testing will allow small numbers of sponsored skilled workers to return to Australia to fill urgent skills needs in critical sectors, helping to create Australian jobs and rebuild Australias economy. The 17 occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) were based on advice from the N...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Upcoming PR seminar this Wednesday 25 Nov 4 pm with our key partner U&I Global, I will be sharing the key strategies to achieve PR in Australia. # #australia #pr #189/190/491 #Employer Sponsor #Global Talent

02.01.2022 NSW Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) - Update 2020-21 Financial Year Update Invitation rounds will commence shortly for subclass 190 visa nomination. In line with Home Affairs' direction, they will only invite applicants currently in selected health, ICT and engineering occupations, and who currently reside in NSW.... You do not need to submit a new EOI in SkillSelect if your current EOI is valid. Please note: There are no set dates for invitation rounds, and the Department is unable to answer enquiries regarding this. All on hand subclass 491 visa applicants will be advised of their outcomes via email shortly. For all visa subclasses, you do not need to submit a new EOI in Skillselect if your current EOI is valid. Please contact us if you require further information?

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01.01.2022 Australia to allow international university students to return before all state borders open https://www.theguardian.com//australia-to-allow-internatio

01.01.2022 What is the Global Talent Visa? The Global Talent Independent (GTI) program has been designed to attract the best and brightest skilled migrants to Australia in a number of sectors. Applicants meeting eligibility requirements may be invited by the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) to apply for a Distinguished Talent (sc 124) visa.... Target sectors: - AgTech - Space and Advanced Manufacturing - FinTech - Energy and Mining Technology - MedTech - Cyber Security - Quantum Information, Advanced Digital, Data Science and ICT Expected salary threshold: Applicants should have the ability to attract a salary of at least A$ 153,600. DoHa will consider: - current salary evidenced through payslips or a contract, or - future job offers outlining remuneration, or - recent PhD or Masters graduates in the target sectors. Age & English language requirements: Candidates must not be older than 54 years and all applicants aged 18 or over must have functional English (alternatively payment of an extra application charge, the second instalment, is required). Nomination One of the requirements of this visa is that an Australian organisation or individual with a reputation in the same field as the applicant, attests to their record of achievement in the field. As part of the application, applicants will need to be endorsed by a nominator who has a national reputation in the same field as you and is either an eligible Australian citizen, resident, an eligible New Zealand citizen or an Australian organisation. The Department of Home Affairs accepts GTI nominations from the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and considers the ACS as an organisation with a national reputation in the following target sector groups under the GTI program: - Cyber Security - Quantum Information/Advanced Digital/Data Science/ICT - FinTech (candidates with a predominantly tech focus) - MedTech (candidates with a predominantly tech focus) - AgTech (candidates with a predominantly tech focus)

01.01.2022 Check the latest updated informative Covid-19 website from the Department of Immigration to answer a lot of questions regarding staying in Australia during these difficult times