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 skilled program will re-open for both subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. The exact date […]
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 • is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident • at the time of invitation[…..]
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 for subclass 491, subclass 189, subclass 190 and subclass 485 visa applications made after 16[…..]
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 a limited number of seats available. This is how the points will be awarded: 10[…..]
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 5 years Must live and work in regional areas for at least 3 years before[…..]
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 to be removed from the skilled occupations lists, and others to be moved between the[…..]
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. Changes for some common visa types are below: Visa Type Current Fee From 1 July[…..]
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 deadlines Most importantly, Immigration advises that the last date to be invited for a Subclass 489 Skilled[…..]
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 Australia. Whilst the visa may seem simple in concept, the regulations for the 485 visa[…..]
2/8/19 as of 10:00 am until further notice: Secondary School Teacher – 241411 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) – 254412 Registered Nurse (Community Health) – 254414 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) – 254415 Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) – 254417 Registered Nurse (Medical) – 254418 Registered Nurse (Paediatric) – 254425 Dentist – 252312[…..]
