The Federal Government have announced changes to the Partner Visa program in 2021. The main changes are a two step partner visa process and new English language requirements. Two Step Partner Visa Process : The current process for applying for a partner visa involves lodging the sponsorship application by an Australian citizen or permanent resident … Read more Partner Visa Changes in 2021
New South Wales has invited applications under the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491). Under the new process, nomination for the visa is by invitation only, and the submission windows for the current financial year are August, October, January and March. The New South Wales government has invited applicants to register their interest for … Read more NSW opens 491 regional visa for limited time
Source: SBSAustralian states and territories have received allocations for their Skilled Migration Program designed to attract migrants who make a significant contribution to the economy and fill positions where no Australian workers are available. The General Skilled Migration Program (GSM) is aimed at attracting skilled workers to critical occupations who are ¬¬willing to migrate to … Read more Australian immigration: State-wise update on 2021-22 skilled visa nomination programs
From January 1, 2014 Partner Visa application fees charged by the Department of Immigration and Border Control (DIBP) have increased by 50%. The new costs are: Provisional and permanent partner visas (onshore) – currently $3085 increased to $4627.50 Prospective marriage visa – currently $3085 increased to $4627.50 Temporary and permanent partner visas (offshore) – currently … Read more Partner Visa Applications Increase by 50 %
The population of Western Australia swelled to 2.5 million people in March this year according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics – with over 60% of the growth due to Australian visa holders. Australia’s population has grown in recent years thanks to increased immigration. Western Australia is the country’s largest yet … Read more Australian Visa Holders Fuel Western Australia Population Surge
At a recent lecture in Sydney, Rupert Murdoch said Australia needed to embrace immigration in order to spark the country’s economy and open new trade relationships with other nations. Rupert Murdoch called for Australia to be “leaders, not followers” and boost immigration. Speaking at the Lowy Institute, the News Corp chairman pointed to the current … Read more Rupert Murdoch Calls for Australia to ’embrace Immigration’
New ACS criteria from 15 January 2014 require international students to complete 1 year of relevant work experience in their nominated occupation or to complete an ACS Professional Year Program, to apply for permanent skilled visas.
Almost 12.000 partner visas were issued to the Graden State last year. Victoria is a hotspot for partner visas, the The Herald Sun has reported recently. Referring to the Federal Government’s latest State and Territory Migration Summary Report, a recent article noted that, “More than 2000 Indians, 1245 Chinese and about 1000 UK-born migrants were … Read more Victoria: Hotspot for Partner Visas
Effective 24 December 2013, applications for NSW nomination for the subclass 190 visa will close. Applications received after this date will not be processed or returned. NSW will reopen for the subclass 190 visa nomination in July 2014.
Queensland have updated their skilled occupation lists. Contact Visa Globe to check your eligibility. Subclass 190 List – http://migration.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/pdf/occupation-list-190-visa.pdf Subclass 489 List – http://migration.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/pdf/occupation-list-489-visa.pdf