Changes to Australian Skilled Migration - Apply Now Before Further Changes to SOL List
On 8th February 2010, the Australian Minister for Immigration and citizenship announced new changes to the MODL and SOL lists. Read more..
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New Levels for 2009/10 Migration Program
In May 2009, the Australian Government cut the permanent skilled migrant intake to 108,100 places for the 2009/10 Migration Program, in response to the continued economic slowdown. Read more...
New Priority Processing times set for Australian Immigration
The Australian Department for Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) has announced policy changes that will have implications for those currently applying to immigrate and for those intending to do so. read more...
Implications of new federal policy for immigrants to Victoria
The Victoria State Government has confirmed that it will continue to process State Sponsored visa applications as per its own “Skills in Demand” list, despite changes in the Australian federal visa processing arrangements..Read more
Assessment Changes for Skilled Migrants
New assessment criteria were introduced recently by the Australian government, meaning that trades people applying (under the General Skilled Migrant category) to live and work in Australia permanently will require increased English language skills (new IELTS level). Read more...
Australia maintains its competitive edge
Australia retained its 7th place ranking in the IMD World Competitive Yearbook listing of 57 international economies. As such, the country underlined the strength of its economy and its ability to weather economic downturn with good levels of efficiency and infrastructure. Read more...
Australian cities amongst the best in the world
The Economist Intelligence Unit has placed Melbourne as the 3rd best city in the world to live in, with Perth in 5th place and Sydney 9th. Read more...
Residency Applications: High Failure Rate reported. Up to 50% FAIL.....
Industry feedback has indicated that an estimated 30% of all applicants who lodge their application online and directly with the immigration authorities get it wrong and fail. read more...
More migrants now using agents
It now seems more migrants to Australia are using agents compared to migrants of other destinations according to the latest Emigrate Australia reader survey. read more...
Migration Bureau attends training at Australia High Commission
The Director of the Migration Bureau, Grant King and his London office team have had a busy year attending numerous events at the Australia High Commission. read more...
Australia Pass Mark Watch – current points-tested visa pass mark update
The current points tested Skilled Independent Class visas are the most popular type of visa for migrants. read more...
