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Single Australian-visa hopefuls are eagerly awaiting the new points system
The point system for Australian visa will change from November this year. The new point system offers extra points to singles. Many singles are looking forward to this change. S. Vijay Kumar is ready to file his application for Australian Permanent Residency visa. A film editor by profession, Kumar has got his educational qualification assessed by VETASSESS, Australia's leading vocational education and training (VET) skills assessment provider. But he is going to wait till November. "Everything is set, but I am waiting for November. I will get extra 10 points for being single, and that will increase my score," says Kumar. A student at Macquarie University, Vijay Kumar is one of the many applicants who are looking forward to the 10-point-rule that will come into effect from November 2019. In April this year, the immigration department announced some changes to the point system. These changes will come in effect from 16 November 2019. According to the new rule, applicants who do not have a spouse or de facto partner will get 10 points. "Points are awarded for attributes that are linked with the applicant's ability to make the greatest economic contribution, as the key purpose of the skilled migration program...
2019.08.16 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 4
South Australia approves 498 occupations for 2019-20
South Australia has published the list of state nominated occupations for the new financial year's general skilled migration program. The program opened on July 3 with a total of 275 occupations available for applicants residing offshore or in South Australia. “An additional 223 occupations are available on the Supplementary Skilled List (SSL). SSL occupations are available to four categories of applicants who have demonstrated a strong commitment to South Australia or are high calibre applicants,” the Immigration South Australia said. The four categories mentioned above include: International graduates of South Australia Skilled applicants who have worked in the State for the last 12 months Applicants who have an immediate family member permanently residing in South Australia for 24 months or more. An applicant with high points. If an applicant has 80 points (including state nomination points) on the Department of Home Affairs points test, he or she may be able to access additional occupations. According to the department, this category enables the State to continue to attract high calibre applicants (high levels of English, considerable work experience and higher qualification levels). The points requirement for the ICT occupations (with an ACS skills assessment) has been increased. The applicants for ICT occupations are...
2019.08.13 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 7
Want to migrate to Australia? Occupation ceilings for the 2019-20 announced
Occupations ceiling ensure that the skilled migration program is not dominated by a small number of occupations.  Each year thousands of migrants apply for Australia’s Skilled Migration program based on the occupations listed in the Skilled Occupations List (SOL). This list currently has more than 200 occupations listed on the Skilled Occupations List and is updated regularly by the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA). But there’s a limit to the number of ‘Expression of Interest’ (EOI) or invites issued from an occupation group. This limit is called occupation ceilings. ‘Occupations ceiling ensure that the skilled migration program is not dominated by a small number of occupations,’ the DoHA explains. ‘Once this limit is reached, no further invitations for that particular occupation group will be issued for that program year. ‘Invitations will then be allocated to intending migrants in other occupation groups even if they are lower ranking.’ 'Ceilings should not be mistaken for the number of places on offer' According to Melbourne-based registered MARA agent, Rohit Mohan, occupation ceilings play an important role in giving an insight into which occupations are in more demand. "If you look at the occupation ceiling released by the department, you will see some occupations have...
2019.08.09 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 14
Plans to tighten character test put tens of thousands of migrants at risk of deportation
Tens of thousands of migrants could have their visa cancelled under proposed laws to tighten the character test. A government proposal to tighten the character test will make it easier to deport up to tens of thousands of migrants, including more New Zealanders who have been living in Australia long term. Under the planned changes, visa-holders who have committed a crime that carries a maximum sentence of at least two years, such as common assault, will automatically fail the character test, even if they are not sentenced to jail. The legislation, introduced by Immigration Minister David Coleman last month, is a further strengthening of the test which was changed in 2014 to allow the government to deport non-citizens sentenced to at least 12 months jail for their crime. That change has resulted in more than 1,000 Kiwis being sent back between 2016 and 2018, something Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has repeatedly said is having a "corrosive" impact on the relationship. Migration researcher and former Labor policy advisor, Henry Sherrell said the latest proposal was a significant escalation and would put up to tens of thousands of people at risk of deportation who are unlikely to be a threat to the community....
2019.08.06 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 15
10 points for those who do not have spouses or partners - new visa points system
The federal government has introduced a new regional visa and point system for applicants nominated by a state or territory government. According to the Migration Amendment (New Skilled Regional Visas) Regulations 2019, three new visas have been introduced to 'assist regional Australia.' The explanatory statement issued by the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs states, " The amendments introduce a revised points system for the subclass 491 visa as well as existing General Skilled Migration visas. Points are awarded for attributes that are linked with the applicant’s ability to make the greatest economic contribution, as the key purpose of the skilled migration program is to maximise the economic benefits of migration to Australia." The changes to the points test are to introduce: · more points for having a skilled spouse or de facto partner (10 points); · more points for applicants nominated by a State or Territory government or sponsored by a family member residing in regional Australia (15 points); · more points for having certain STEM qualifications (10 points); · points for applicants who do not have a spouse or de facto partner (10 points); and · points for applicants with a spouse or de facto partner who has...
2019.08.02 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 28
Australian visas: What’s changed from 1st July 2019
The level of immigration to Australia had the centre stage for the better part of the last year with the Government announcing some of the most significant changes seen in the recent years, including slashing the permanent intake for the first time in nearly a decade. Some of the most significant changes to Australia's immigration system in recent years are going to take effect this year. Immigration cap lowered Following months of posturing on the issue of growing congestion in Sydney and Melbourne, the Federal Government announced in March this year that it will cut back Australia's annual permanent immigration intake to 160,000. The intake has been capped at 190,000 since 2011 but the actual intake fell to just over 162,000 in 2017-18 for the first time in over a decade. The impact of the overall cut will be absorbed by Skilled Independent visas that allowed people to live and work anywhere in Australia. The annual quota of this subclass has been slashed from over 43,000 to nearly 18,000 – a move that has temporary residents in Australia worried that it might force a prolonged temporary residency period on them. The government said the cap will be maintained for the next four...
2019.07.31 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 13
New changes introduced to NSW skilled visa nomination program
New South Wales has introduced changes to their Skilled nominated (190) program for 2019-20. ‘Good news for Chefs, cooks and motor mechanics’ but closes the door to candidates of certain occupations who don't live in the state, says migration expert. The new migration program year kicked in from July 1, 2019, and one of the most sought after Australian state for migration purpose, New South Wales has introduced new changes to their skilled nominated (190) program for 2019-20. Subclass 190 visa is a permanent residency visa for which one must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency. For New South Wales, applicants for certain occupations will now have to fulfil additional requirements like living and being employed in NSW. NSW has also introduced a system to show the availability of occupations which will be regularly updated to reflect changes. ‘Demand for nomination by NSW is extremely high. The NSW Government will continue to select and invite top ranking candidates who meet the NSW nomination criteria in occupations on the NSW 190 Priority Skilled Occupation List (NSW 190 List),’ the official state government website said. ‘Some occupations on the NSW 190 Priority Occupation List (NSW 190 List) are now...
2019.07.23 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 50
Why these migrants moved to Australia's regional cities？
If re-elected, the Coalition is promising new incentives for migrants and international students to live and work in regional Australia. Armidale in northern NSW prides itself on being one of Australia’s most multicultural cities. City councillor and Foundation for Regional Development CEO Peter Bailey says the town is a melting pot of more than 70 nationalities. "We have about 75 different languages spoken here, we've had a mosque here since about 1950," Mr Bailey said. "We are diverse, we embrace change, we embrace difference, and I think that's been one of our strengths." Armidale, NSW. SBS News International students The University of New England is at Armidale's multicultural heart and has about 1000 international students at any given time. "I think to discover the real Australia you have to go regional and Armidale is one of the best places you can explore the real Australia," said Saluza Chaudhary, an international student from Nepal. Many international students are drawn to the region by the promise of a more peaceful lifestyle. "I thought if I studied in big cities maybe I'd go shopping every day and ignore study, so I think this is quite a good place to study," said Chinese nursing student...
2019.05.10 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 90
Vote 2019: Where the major parties stand on immigration
Complaints about congestion in the cities has put the spotlight on the growth in migration.  Source: AAP Complaints about congestion have put the spotlight on the number of migrants in Australia's big cities, so which party has the answers on immigration? Source: SBS News A month ago, the Coalition was gearing up for an election fought on border policy, warning of an influx of asylum seekers.Several government ministers suggested “paedophiles and murderers” would make their way from Manus Island and Nauru to Australia after Labor and the crossbench combined to pass a bill giving doctors more power on medical transfers.But that strategy has been largely ditched in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. Prime Minister Scott Morrison toured the reopened Christmas Island in March. It will now be closed by July.  Source: AAP After re-opening the Christmas Island detention centre in March, with the prime minister making a personal visit, the government’s now planning to close it by July, most likely without a single asylum seeker setting foot on the island.The exercise will cost $185 million by the end of the year.There's barely been a mention of border security since the official campaign kicked off - and that suits...
2019.04.23 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 95
Third Working Holiday Maker visa program to start on 1 July 2019
Eligibility for working holiday visas has increased to 35 years of age for Canadian and Irish applicants, while negotiations to increase the limit for other countries are continuing. An undisclosed number of countries are negotiating with the Australian government on the possibility of increasing the eligible age limit for working holiday visas, after it was announced that a similar deal was reached with Canada and Ireland. "Reciprocity is a key feature of the program, enabling eligible young people from Australia to also work and holiday in partner countries," a Department of Home Affairs (DHA) spokesperson told SBS Italian. "The department is in negotiations with other countries regarding the age increase and further details will be announced in due course." SBS Italian can confirm that Italy is among those countries. A spokesperson at the Embassy of Italy in Canberra told SBS Italian that Italian officials are currently negotiating a possible increase in the eligible age for subclass 417 visa applicants from 30 to 35 with the Australian government. On November 7, the Australian Government announced changes to the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program to support regional and rural communities. According to an announcement published on the to the DHA website, the eligible age...
2019.04.12 ㆍ Votes 0 ㆍ Views 112
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