On 1 July 2015, the Premium Investor Visa will be introduced into the Business Innovation and Investment Program. The Premium Investor Visa will fast-track the qualifying period to obtain a permanent residency visa to just 12 months, as compared to 4 years for the Significant Investor Visa.
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Information about the 2016 Skilled Occupation List for Australian Immigration. The occupation list is used to meet skills shortages in the growing Australian economy. Occupation ceilings and caps limit the number of visas that can be granted in any given year.
The Australian Government has announced that applications for the Significant Investor Visa will be temporarily closed from 24 April 2015 until 30 June 2015.
Accountants currently in Australia on temporary visas will be glad to know that the occupation of Accountants has not been removed from the Skilled Occupation List, despite incorrect news reports circulating today.
Continue reading Accountants not cut from Skilled Occupation List 2015
>> NSW State Sponsorship Now Open! Click here for more information – 14 July 2014.The ceilings apply for points-tested skilled migration visas.
Continue reading SkillSelect Occupation Ceilings Announced 2014-2015
The Assistant Minister for Immigration, the Hon Michaelia Cash, has announced that “no existing occupations are being removed from the SOL.”
Continue reading Update on New Skilled Occupation List 2014-2015
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection will introduce changes to Australian Migration Law and Policy from 1 July 2014.
Continue reading Australian Immigration changes on 1 July 2014
The Australian has reported that Chefs, Bricklayers and Tilers will be added to the 2014-2015 Skilled Occupation List for Australian Migration.
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced that certain parent, dependent relative, last remaining relative, and carer visas will be closed to new applications within the next month. If you’re thinking of sponsoring your family here, be sure to read this visa update!
Continue reading Last chance to apply for certain Family Visas
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