Alberta invites Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 300
Details from the latest two Alberta Express Entry Stream draws have been released Alberta has released the number of candidates and score requirements of the latest two Alberta Express Entry Stream draws. On January 22, 2020, the Alberta Immigrant…
BSMQ – Occupations removed from QSOL November 2019
BSMQ – Occupations removed from QSOL November 2019 Due to high demand and quota being met for the following occupations, they will be removed from the QSOL’s detailed below, when the skilled program re-opens in the coming weeks. The entire…
Partner points Schedule 6D.11
Partner points Schedule 6D.11 From 16 November 2019 the applicant can claim 10 partner points for their spouse or de facto under Schedule 6D.11 where the partner is: • applying for the same subclass of visa as the primary applicant…
Assessing Authorities changes commences on 16 November 2019
Assessing Authorities changes commences on 16 November 2019. The instrument makes minor amendments to the assessing authorities for child care centre manager and podiatrist see below: • Changes the assessing authority for child care centre manager from TRA to ACECQA…
How the point system will work for this visa for 491 Visa
How the point system will work for this visa for 491 Visa When compared to visa subclass 489, the point system for this visa is more ‘generous and lenient’, however, it is expected to have a ‘tough’ competition due to…
some key features of Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
Here are some key features of Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491): 14000 places to be allocated each year A wide range of occupations are eligible (over 500) Age limit is set at 45 years Visa to be granted for…
Changes to Skilled Occupations Lists Flagged for Mid 2018
The Department of Jobs and Small Business has published a draft bulletin for public comment on proposed changes to the skilled occupations lists to take effect in mid-2018. The “Traffic Light” system continues to be used with some occupations flagged…
Visa Application Charge Increases
Visa Application Charge increases Department of Immigration Visa application fees is set to increase for a number of visas lodged on or after 1 July. For many visa types, the visa application fees have been increased in line with CPI….
Skilled Regional Visa Transition Update
In the lead up to the introduction of the new Skilled Regional visas in November, Immigration has announced further details on the implementation dates for the 491 and 494 visas, and transitional arrangements for Subclass 489 and RSMS visas. Lodgement…
Top 5 Tips for Graduate Temporary 485 Visas
The Graduate Temporary Subclass 485 visa, often called the “TR visa” by students, is a temporary work visa which is available for international students who have completed studies in Australia which have taken at least 2 academic years of studies in…