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The table below shows the occupation ceilings for the 2016-2017 programme year for each occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) by four-digit ANZSCO code unit group, and the number of invitations that will issued in this programme year. Occupation ceiling values are based on a percentage of stock employment figures for each occupation.  Stock

​The following occupation on the Western Australian skilled migration occupation list is now restricted: ANZSCO 233111 Chemical engineer. Invitations to apply for State nomination (for this occupation) will be limited. If you have already received an invitation, your application will not be affected. Source: http://www.migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-wa/latest-news

​​​​​​​​​​The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 9 November 2016. Invitations issued on 9 November Visa Subclass Number Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) 845 Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) 15 During 2016-17 the following numbers of invitations have been issued: Invitations issued during 2016-17 Visa subclass July Aug Sept Oct

State/Territory nominations 2016 Nominations by State and Territory Governments – October 2016 The number of intending migrants who received nominations from State and Territory Governments in October 2016 is shown in the table below: Visa subclass ACT NSW NT Qld SA Tas. Vic. WA Total Skilled – Nominated (subclass 190) visa 28 420 12 127 154 27

The table below shows the occupation ceilings for the 2016-2017 programme year for each occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) by four-digit ANZSCO code unit group, and the number of invitations that will issued in this programme year. Occupation ceiling values are based on a percentage of stock employment figures for each occupation.  Stock

​​​​​​​​​​The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 7 December 2016. Invitations issued on 7 December Visa Subclass Number Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) 606 Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) 31 During 2016-17 the following numbers of invitations have been issued: Invitations issued during 2016-17 Visa subclass July Aug Sept Oct

The changes proposed by Productivity Commission could significantly change the way Australia chooses its migrant intake. In a recently submitted report to the Australian Government, the Productivity Commission has recommended major changes to Australia’s Skilled Migration program. In a detailed report titled ‘Migrant Intake into Australia’, the Productivity Commission has recommended a series of measures

​​​​​​​​​​The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 14 September 2016. Invitations issued on 14 September 2016 Visa Subclass Number Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) 1400 Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) 150 During 2016-17 the following numbers of invitations have been issued: Invitations issued during 2016-17 Visa subclass July Aug

In response to the Productivity Commission’s recommendation for major changes in the visa for migrants’ parents, the Australian government plans to file legislation that would grant parents of migrants five-year temporary sponsored visas. Immigration Australia rolled out on Friday a discussion paper to initiate community consultations on the proposal. The temporary sponsored parent visa would

The new Skill Occupations List (for Australia Immigration) has been announced which will come into effect from 1 July 2016. Click to Download The good news is that Accountants, IT and most of the Engineering occupations remain on the new SOL list. There have been no changes to the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) which applies to