The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and Consolidated Skilled Occupation List (CSOL) for the 2016-2017 Migration Program Year. The new skilled occupation lists commence on 1 July 2017.
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A new legislative instrument will take effect on 1 July 2016 to strengthen the integrity of Australia’s Student Visa Program.
News has begun to circulate regarding the new 2016-2017 Skilled Occupation List for Australian Migration. The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting the latest submissions from various professional bodies about whether they believe there will continue to be skills shortages in their industry.
The submissions form the basis of decision making by the Australian Government when the new skilled occupation list is announced in the next few months, expected to commence on 1 July 2016.
Newsflash: 2016-2017 Skilled Occupation List Announced
New Zealand Citizens who arrived after 26 February 2001 but before 19 February 2016 may be eligible for a new Australian permanent residency visa with streamlined Australian Citizenship. The new arrangement recognises Australia’s close relationship with New Zealand.
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On 14 December 2015, new legislation came into force making it unlawful for someone to ask for, receive, or provide a benefit in return for visa sponsorship or employment.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has launched a new website providing information to illegal maritime arrivals (IMAs).
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced that Subclass 175 visa applications will be ‘capped and ceased’ effective 22 September 2015.
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The results of the September 2015 SkillSelect Invitation Round are now available. Also find out about the October 2015 invitation rounds and the changes that are occurring.
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The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced that no visa labels will be available from 1 September 2015.
1 August 2015 – The NSW State Government has announced changes to the State Nomination Program for the permanent Subclass 190 Visa.
Effective immediately, there are two streams for NSW State Sponsorship, with a new Priority Skilled Occupation List replacing the existing State Nomination Skills List.
There are up to 4000 places available for NSW Nomination in this financial year.
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