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The New South Wales (NSW) 491 nomination program provides an opportunity for skilled migrants to establish residence, employment, and educational pursuits within designated regional areas of NSW for a duration of five (5) years. Pathways to NSW Nomination There exist two distinct pathways to secure NSW nomination for this visa: Pathway 1 – Direct …
The placement allocations for the State and Territory nomination programs have undergone significant reductions for the 2023-24 program year. As at 1 November 2023, the current nomination status of each state for 190 and 491 visas and variations exist in the approaches taken by each state or territory authority in managing their allocations as indicated …
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The Northern Territory (NT) has opened the nominations for the 491 visa as of October 23, 2023 for this financial year. Prior to lodging a 491 nomination application, an applicant should be aware of the eligibility criteria. The key points are: NT Graduates who hold Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visas valid “until at least 1 …
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The state of Victoria will release invitations for the 2023-24 Skilled and Business Migration Program intake today on 19 October 2023. If you do not receive any additional notifications today from ‘Live in Melbourne’ regarding the ROI, please understand that the state of Victoria has not issued an invitation for today’s round. Nevertheless, you …
Prior to the submission of your New South Wales (NSW) 190 nomination application, it is critical to ensure that you satisfy all the NSW eligibility criteria. Failure to meet any of these eligibility criteria could result in the rejection of your nomination application. Frequently encountered grounds for such rejection encompass the following: Residency Requirement …
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has revised the minimum points required under its “Canberra Matrix” for several occupations for the 2023-24 Invitation Round. This applies to both Canberra residents and overseas applicants. High Point Requirements for Select Occupations: A primary feature of the ACT Invitation Round for 2023-24 is the establishment of stringent point …
The Innovation and Early Careers Skills Exchange Pilot (IECSEP), as established under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement, is an exceptional opportunity for UK citizens seeking to advance their professional and innovative careers in Australia. Applications will have to be lodged for Temporary Work (International Relations) (Subclass 403) visas in the Government Agreement stream. …
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Overseas workers, irrespective of their location, may apply to receive payments from the Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP). Before applying, you will need to check your eligibility. Please refer to one of our posts if you want to find more about the CVSP. To apply for the CVSP, you will need to follow the steps as …
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Victorian State Government has opened the Skilled Visa Nomination Program for 190 and 491 visas for this financial year of 2023-24. Who Should Apply? Victoria accepts Registrations of Interests (ROI) by those residing within Victoria and overseas for the two (2) specific visa subclasses: Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) Victorian Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) Skilled …
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Migration Queensland has updated the nomination requirements for the 190 and 491 visas. To secure a Queensland nomination for your Australian skilled visa application, it’s essential to meet the eligibility criteria established by both the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Migration Queensland. Eligibility Criteria The Home Affairs criteria necessitates that applicants must: Has …
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There are 491 nomination allocations available for State and Territory governments to nominate new applications for 491 visas within this financial year. These new applications are then combined with the existing caseload in this visa category. The Department of Home Affairs has recently disclosed the nomination allocations for 491 visas in a program year of 2023/24 …
A significant update has been announced by the Department of Home Affairs in relation to the availability of the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) for endorsed event of ‘Covid’. Many simply call this visa Covid visa. Starting from 2 September 2023, substantial modifications will take effect, affecting individuals who are either currently holding Covid visa …
To properly submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for NSW nomination in SkillSelect, you should understand the aspects stated below to make sure your EOI is taken into account for NSW nomination. Selection of State and Subclass In order to be eligible for an invitation in NSW, your EOI must have selected a single …
190 nomination allocations refer to the number of new applications for 190 visas that the States and Territories can nominate in a financial year. The new applications are added to the existing on-hand caseload in these visa categories. The below nomination allocations are not the total sum of visa applications for 190 visas and do …
The highly anticipated 2023-24 Western Australian State Nominated Migration Program is now open! It is now possible to pursue Western Australian nomination under Subclasses 190 and 189. Highlights of the 2023–24 Program include: No fee is required when applying for Western Australian nomination. Both Interstate and Overseas candidates are given the same invitation ranking. …
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The below table is the criteria for eligible graduates from Australian educational institutions who can apply for an additional Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa through the Post-Study Work stream. Moreover, it is exempted from paying the regular visa application charge (VAC). Effective from 1st July 2023, modifications have been made to the Migration Regulations through …
Qualifications Applicable for Extension of Subclass 485 Visa – LIN 23/048 Read More »
On 20 June 2023, the Department of Home Affairs made an important announcement regarding the Skilled Regional PR visa (Subclass 191). That is, there is no minimum income threshold. However, the 191 visa applicants will still need to provide the notice of assessment for three (3) years. This significant update reflects the Australian government’s …
From 1 July 2023, the pre-pandemic rules relating to the “Graduate Work Stream” of the Subclass 485 visa will be coming back into force. This additional criteria are as follows: [1] You will need to have a qualification relevant to an occupation on a skilled occupation list. [2] At the time of your application, you must …
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The Victorian Government significantly eased their migration policies on nomination candidates for 491 visas. Now, candidates living and/or working in Melbourne to apply for Subclass 491 nominations. This is a significant milestone suggesting the direction of their policies because they had applied strict the strict requirements of regional residency for 491 visas. However, once granted, …
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The Australia Federal Government pre-sets a number of nominations that each State Government may offer to applicants for 190 and 491 visas. If you have chosen Tasmania as your preferred state in your Skillselect invitation, you will need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to Migration Tasmania shortly afterwards. If the application is …
The restrictions that had been imposed in response to the Covid have been easing significantly with overseas migrants are returning to Australia at a great scale. Nevertheless, a chronic labour shortage remains a huge challenge to our Australian workforce. Key Statistics Overseas migration 2021-22 – net gain of 170,900 people Migrant arrivals increased 171% …
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New Changes to Subclass 482 and 457 visas In mid 2022, the Australian Government has introduced a new Australian permanent residency pathway for Subclass 482 and Subclass 457 visa holders, offering hope to thousands of prospective migrants across Australia. Which 457 or 482 visa holder is eligible for subclass 186? If you lived in …
Many international students are finding that their student visas are taking longer and longer to be granted. This has left many students finishing their course whilst still waiting to have their student visa granted. This raises the question of whether students can apply for a Subclass 485 visa when holding a Bridging Visa. Today we …
The Professional Year Program is specifically designed for international students who have graduated from university in Australia and are seeking a pathway to Australian employment and residency. It is a program approved by the Department of Home Affairs with the goal of developing the attractive professional skillsets in their respective occupations. It involves formal learning …
To be eligible for NSW nomination you must be skilled in an occupation that BOTH: appears within an ANZSCO unit group identified below; and is eligible for the respective visa. It is important to note that not all occupations within ANZSCO unit groups are eligible for the respective visa. It is the responsibility of the …
Below is the data published by the Department of Home Affairs for the skilled migration invitation round of April of 2022. It outlines the occupations invited under the Subclass 189 and Subclass 491 (Family Sponsored) visa programs, along with the minimum point score required to have received an invitation in said round. Skilled Independent Visa …
Below is the raw data published by the Department of Home Affairs for the skilled migration invitation round in January of 2022. 189 Invitations Occupation Minimum Point Score Emergency Medicine Specialist 90 General Practitioner 90 Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 90 Medical Laboratory Scientist 90 Medical Practitioners nec 90 Microbiologist 90 Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 90 Neurosurgeon …
The Australian skilled migration system generally operates to give priority to migrants who have studied in Australia or are already lawfully present within the country. This is especially true of State and Territory nominated visas such as 190 visa or 491 visa, where living in the nominating jurisdiction is often a requirement. Nevertheless, some States …
Over the course of the COVID 19 pandemic and Australian border closures, many temporary visa holders have been severely prejudiced, including 485 visa holders. To address these issues, the Australian Government has announced the introduction of new “replacement” Subclass 485 visas for current Subclass 485 visa holders whose previous graduate visa expired on or after …
Here, we discuss the current Victorian State nomination requirements, in force as of 21 October 2021. The Victorian State Nomination criteria are as follows: Live and work in Victoria Have STEMM skills (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) Work in a “Victorian Target Sector” using said STEMM skills Meet all prerequisites set by the Department …
