Australian Skilled Migration Visa pass mark increase from 1 July 2018   From 1 July 2018 the pass mark in relation to applications for a General Skilled Migration Visa is 65 points. The Australian Department of Human Affairs explains:   “This pass mark reflects...

NEW VISA APPLICATION CHARGES FROM 1 JULY 2018   The Australian Immigration Department is increasing Visa application charges by 2,28%. The new Visa application charge increase applies to Visa applications submitted on or after 1st July 2018. The Fee increase...

VETASSESS – NEW SKILLS ASSESSMENT FEE VETASSESS has announced the Skills Assessment fees for trade occupations are increasing from  04 June 2018. The increase will affect applicants looking to emigrate to Australia on permanent migration and those applying for...

Attention Parent Visa Applicants! Important Assurance of Support changes There have been changes to the Assurance of Support which is required for certain Australian Visas such as Parent Visa (including Contributory Parent Visa subclass 143 and 173). The changes...

  Australian Skilled Migration – Changes to Skilled Occupation List   On the 18th March 2018, the Australian Department of Home Affairs introduced changes the Skilled Occupation List, including the Medium and Long-term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSSL) &...

Temporary Shortage Skills Visa (TSS) legislation finally introduced The long - awaited legislation introducing the Temporary Shortage Skills (TSS) Visa, Subclass 482 was released last night in addition to amendments to the 186 Employer Nomination Scheme and 187...

Australian Migration - Queensland State Government suspends Sponsorship for Australian Migration for certain occupations, including nurses, Fianance Manager and Cafe or Restaurant Manager:...

Upcoming changes to the Employer Sponsored Visa As per the Australian Government announcement in April last year, changes to the Employer Sponsored Visa are taking place on 1st March. What’ s changing: - Replacing the Subclass 457 Visa with the Temporary Skill...