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Swift Migration Australia

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5526 6869

Address: 32 Ilkinia Avenue, Broadbeach Waters 4218 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.swiftmigrationaustralia.com

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25.01.2022 ***** 1 July 2018 changes ***** Reduced maximum age limit from 50 years to 45 years for Partner points in General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. This applies to the following visas:... - Skilled Independent visa Subclass 189; - Skilled Nominated visa Subclass 190; and - Skilled Regional visa Subclass 489.

25.01.2022 SkillSelect results for 21 February 2018 round: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au//21-february-2018-invitatio Scroll down to the end for the number of invitations issued to date for each occupation.

24.01.2022 ****** 1 July 2018 changes ***** Visa application charge will increase on 1 July 2018 for most visas except for: - Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa Subclass 601;... - eVisitor visa Subclass 651; and - Working Holiday visa Subclass 417 Credit card surcharge will also increase on 1 July 2018 from 0.98% to 1.32%. For more information: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00833/Download

23.01.2022 We now have a confirmed date!! As of 18 March 2018, new legislation for Subclasses 186 and 187 will become effective, and the Subclass 457 visa will be replaced with the TSS visa. For information on the changes: http://www.swiftmigrationaustralia.com/australian-migratio/

22.01.2022 Top 20 beaches in Australia: https://www.escape.com.au//d5dcb1ef24a9229126a1f371cf447032

21.01.2022 *** New visa category from 1 July 2018 *** From 1 July, a new category for the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 489) will be introduced for Tasmanian state nomination for overseas applicants. Visa holders can live and work in Tasmania for up to four years. After having lived in the state for at least two years and worked full-time (35 hours per week) for at least one year during their stay, visa holders become eligible to apply for permanent residency in Australia. https://www.sbs.com.au//australian-state-has-introduced-ne:‘significant-changes’-to-skilled-visas-unveiled

18.01.2022 Update to Skills Assessment process for PhD holders Currently VETASSESS considers paid doctoral research level studies as valid employment for skills assessment purposes. As of 15 December 2018, VETASSESS will not accept paid doctoral studies for skills assessment purposes, consistent with the Department of Home Affairs requirements. ... For skilled employment to be considered ‘remunerated’, applicants must be engaged in the occupation on a paid basis, generally at the award or market rate of the occupation. A person receiving minimal living allowances or scholarships designed to cover study expenses would not be considered to be 'remunerated'.

18.01.2022 A new agricultural visa could be introduced after the May budget: https://www.smh.com.au//special-visa-on-the-horizon-for-fa

18.01.2022 *** Skilled Migration program update *** Registration of Interest for Victorian State Visa Nomination Registration will open on 8 September until 5pm AEST on 21 September 2020.... To be eligible for selection to apply for Victorian visa nomination you must meet the following criteria: Already be living in Victoria. Already be working in Victoria (minimum six months employment). Work in a highly skilled occupation in health or medical research which supports Victoria's economic recovery and/or health response. For more information: http://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au//registration-of-interes

17.01.2022 Have your say about proposed changes to citizenship eligibility requirements by completing the survey.

16.01.2022 A new business visa proposed for South Australia: https://www.9news.com.au//sa-libs-secure-new-business-visa

14.01.2022 Third Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program starts on 1 July 2019. From 1 July 2019, WHM visa holders who carry out 6 months of specified work in regional areas while on their second Working Holiday (Subclass 417) visa or Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visa may be eligible to apply for a third visa. Eligible types of work and regional areas are the same as the current requirements for the second visa. Note: The 6 months work must all be carried out on or after 1 July 2019, so a successful application cannot be lodged before January 2020.

09.01.2022 VETASSESS UPDATE - Change in employment length calculation VETASSESS currently uses only month and year to calculate the employment dates. As of 14 February 2019, VETASSESS will use the exact date (including day, month and year) for the Date Deemed Skilled to align with the Department of Home Affairs requirements.

09.01.2022 NSW changes to State nomination (Subclass 190) program: - Accountants, nurses, IT and Engineers need to have lived and worked in NSW for at least a year in the nomination occupation. - System shows the availability of occupations.... - High availability and no additional requirements for Chefs, Cooks and Motor Mechanics. For more information: https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au//nsw-190-priority-skilled-

09.01.2022 Financial hardship assistance for International students: https://www.studyqueensland.qld.gov.au//QLD-Crisis-Assista

07.01.2022 NSW to open for the 491 visa for one week NSW Government will accept nominations for the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 491 from Monday 15 June 2020 to 5pm Tuesday 23 June 2020. All applications will be assessed by Tuesday 30 June 2020. ...Continue reading

05.01.2022 **** Changes to the Assurance of Support requirements **** Assurance of Support bond is required for many family-sponsored visas. The annual earnings required to satisfy the requirement will be raised from $45,185 to $86,606 for a single sponsor or $115,475 combined income for a couple. https://www.theguardian.com//australia-doubles-financial-r

04.01.2022 https://www.sbs.com.au//five-important-immigration-changes

04.01.2022 As of 1 March 2018, eligible nationals from the Czech Republic can apply for a Work and Holiday visa Subclass 462. For more information: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/462-

03.01.2022 Eligible migrants can improve their English skills for free with the Adult Migrant English Program. Receive up to 510 hours of free English lessons through TAFE Queensland. To be eligible, you must: hold a permanent visa or an eligible temporary visa ... do not have a functional level of English are 18 years or over (exceptions may apply) For more information: https://tafeqld.edu.au/amep

01.01.2022 From 1 July 2018, the minimum points required for all General Skilled Migration (GSM) visas is 65 points. This applies to all visa applications where the Expression of Interest (EOI) invitation to apply for the visa is issued on or after 1 July 2018. The existing 60 point minimum applies where the EOI invitation to apply for the visa was issued before 1 July 2018.