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Australia to Implement Canada-like Point-based Immigration System to Attract Immigrants

Australia to Implement Canada-like Point-based Immigration System to Attract Immigrants

How Australia is planning to review its point-based immigration system? – As part of the review of Australia’s migration system, the Government has proposed to draw on state and territory expertise and be supported by improved data collection and sharing between governments. This approach to place-based should allow movement away from the state and territory…

Changes in Australia’s Immigration Policy: New Visas and Regulations for 2023-24

Changes in Australia’s Immigration Policy: New Visas and Regulations for 2023-24

What visa changes have already been announced for 2023-24? Citizenship Pathway for New Zealanders New visa for Pacific migrants Changes for Working Holiday Makers   Other upcoming immigration  Changes in Australia’s Immigration Policy Key Takeaways from the review Migrants will need to earn more    Skilled workers will have a pathway to permanent residency Introduction of…

New GSM Skills Assessment policy accepts 60-day invitation period.

New GSM Skills Assessment policy accepts 60-day invitation period.

Changed Policies for Candidates in Skilled Migration of Australia Skills Assessment required for GSM visas The international professionals in the following points-tested GSM or General Skilled Migration visas are required to have skills assessment for the nominated occupations: To be eligible for an invitation, the candidate must be nominated in an occupation listed on the…

Australia has announced that it will be bringing back its work hours for international students. 

Australia has announced that it will be bringing back its work hours for international students. 

What this means for you ?? You must continue to balance your study and work commitments even though there is flexibility in the number of hours you can work.  You must still:  If you cancel your enrolment and stop attending classes, or fail to meet satisfactory course progress, you may be in breach of your visa…