NSW opens 491 regional visa for limited time

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

Australian immigration: State-wise update on 2021-22 skilled visa nomination programs

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

Partner Visa Applications Increase by 50 %

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 %

Australian Visa Holders Fuel Western Australia Population Surge

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

Rupert Murdoch Calls for Australia to ’embrace Immigration’

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’

Victoria: Hotspot for Partner 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