Several States and Territories release State Occupation ListsSeveral States and Territories released their state based occupation lists during the first week of July. The lists are very much state...
General Skilled Migration minimum points increasedThe minimum points required for skilled migration has been increased from 60 points to 65 points from 1 July 2018. The change impacts all...
Fees due to increase for Visas and Citizenship ApplicationsHistorically speaking 1 July brings many changes in the world of immigration including a fee increase across visa as well as citizenship...
Changes to Skilled Occupation Lists flagged for July 2018The Department of Jobs and Small Business has now published proposed changes to the occupation lists for July 2018. The public...
Need a second chance?If you had your Australian visa refused you may be entitled to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT). An appeal to the AAT...
Will you be able to return to Australia?Permanent Residency visas are issued with a 5 year travel facility. Once this expires, permanent residents require a Resident Return Visa...
Will your occupation be restored to the list?As we approach the last quarter of this financial year, The Department of Jobs and Small Business once again carries out research to...
Australian Industries Employing Skilled Migrants by SectorIf you are considering moving to Australia for employment opportunities, you may be interested to know what percentage of the Australian...
Immigration now under the Home Affairs portfolioOn 20th December 2017 the Department of Immigration and Border Protection was formally renamed to the Department of Home Affairs. A...
Expected visa reforms in 2018 and beyond!For those who have been following the changes to Australia’s immigration laws and policies over the last 12 months, it will come as no...