Accountants halved in New Skilled Occupation List

updateThe Australian is reporting that the Australian Government has halved the number of spaces under the 2014-2015 SkillSelect Migration Program for Accountants.

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Update on New Skilled Occupation List 2014-2015

updateThe Assistant Minister for Immigration, the Hon Michaelia Cash, has announced that “no existing occupations are being removed from the SOL.”

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Chefs added to New Skilled Occupation List

chefs-300x199The Australian has reported that Chefs, Bricklayers and Tilers will be added to the 2014-2015 Skilled Occupation List for Australian Migration.

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Last chance to apply for certain Family Visas

clockThe 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!

 

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May 2014 Update

updateIn this issue:-

  • Introduction of Credit Card Surcharges for Visa Application Charges
  • Implications of the 2014-2015 Budget on Australian Immigration
  • New Skilled Occupation List Update
  • Latest SkillSelect News

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April 2014 SkillSelect Results

resultsThe Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced the results of the April 14, 2014 SkillSelect round. The results of the invitation round are as follows:-

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March 2014 Update

In this issue:-

  • Changes to SkillSelect effective March 2014
    – The Department of Immigration and Border Protection have announced changes to the way invitations are issued under SkillSelect.
  • Annual update of the Skilled Occupation List
    – What occupations are being removed and which are here to stay?
  • 457 Visa Review Panel
    – The Assistant Minister for Immigration has announced a review of the popular “457 Visa” program.  What’s changing?

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