by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
Over the past year, India has provided Australia with its largest source of migrants, making it the first time the country has taken the top spot. As the government announces it met its target for migration places in 2011-12, figures reveal that 15.7 per cent of the...
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
Information and communication technology are currently experiencing a growing skills gap (IT), a report has revealed, with more workers coming from overseas to help fill available positions. Migration consultants may deal with a growing number of workers from this...
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
The new Ministerial Advisory Council on Skilled Migration (MACSM) will provide the Government with expert advice on the role of skilled migration in the Australian economy, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, announced today. ‘Skilled...
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
The pass mark for the new SkillSelect visa subclasses 189, 190 and 489 will be 60 points. Intending migrants will first need to submit an expression of interest (EOI) and be invited to make an application for these visas. A Department of Immigration and Citizenship...
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
The current pass mark for points-tested skilled migrants who plan to come to Australia to work will be reduced by five points from July 1 – the same date the new SkillSelect register comes into effect. An announcement made today (June 15) by the Department of...
by Administrator | Oct 21, 2013 | Current News
Potential migrants could be putting their visas under threat if they turn to mobile applications for advice rather than registered migration agents. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) explained how important it is to follow all the necessary channels...
