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  • The Canberra Matrix Is Now OPEN For Nominations (Canberra Residents Only). (Aug 20th, 2020)

    • August 20, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Australia News, News
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      PART ONE – ACT nomination ACT nomination priorities Submit an expression of interest with Home Affairs SkillSelect Choose an ACT nomination pathway: 491 or 190 How to complete the Canberra Matrix 2020-21 ranking and selection process Ranking, selection and invitation to apply for ACT nomination   PART TWO – CANBERRA RESIDENT NOMINATION ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Canberra

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  • The Latest Express Entry Draw Held On August 19, 2020 Issued 600 ITA’s For Permanent Residence (Aug 20, 2020)

    • August 20, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Canada News, News
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      Canada has held the 160th Express Entry Draw since the introduction of the Express Entry Program in January 2015. In the latest Express Entry Draw held on August 19, 2020, a total of 600 invitations were issued. Moreover, the invited candidates needed a provincial nomination certificate from a PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) in order to

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  • British Columbia Issues 302 Invitations In PNP Draw (Aug 19th, 2020)

    • August 19, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Canada News, News
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      British Columbia has now invited close to 6,000 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination this year.   British Columbia invited 302 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence in a draw held August 18. Invitations issued in this draw went to candidates registered in the Skilled Workers

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  • Australian Citizenship Testing And Interviews Updates (Aug 19th, 2020)

    • August 19, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Australia News, News
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      Citizenship Appointments Resume Australian citizenship testing and interviews, which were suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions, have now resumed in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alan Tudge, said appointments will be held in line with state and territory restrictions and with the safety of both

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  • New legislation released in relation to Working Holiday (Subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visas. (Aug 19th, 2020)

    • August 19, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Australia News, News
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      New legislation released in relation to Working Holiday (Subclass 417) and Work and Holiday (Subclass 462) visas. This legislation provides that critical COVID-19 work in the healthcare and medical sectors carried after 31 January 2020, is accepted for the purposes of applying for a second or third visa. Specified work includes but it is

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  • ⌚ How Long Does It Take To Process An Australian Visa Application? (Aug 19th, 2020)

    • August 19, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Australia News, News
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      Every month the Department of Home Affairs publishes an indicative timeframe for processing visa applications. The last update has just been released (19 August 2020): ▪️ 189 Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) (Points-Tested): from 3 to 15 months ▪️ 190 Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190): from 5 to 8 months ▪️ 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (Subclass 491)

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  • Impact Of Changes To The Foreign Investment Framework On The Business Innovation And Investment Program (Aug 18th, 2020)

    • August 18, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Australia News, News
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      On 29 March, the Treasury announcedexternal link changes to Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) measures reducing the scrutiny level from $250 million to $0. By temporarily reducing the foreign investment thresholds, the Australian Government is ensuring appropriate oversight over all proposed foreign investment during this time, to protect Australia’s national interest during the economic impact

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  • 2020-21 Victorian Visa Nomination Program Update (Aug 17th, 2020)

    • August 17, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Australia News, News
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      The Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs has provided a limited number of visa nomination places to the Victorian Government up until the Federal Budget is delivered on 6 October 2020. We are preparing to re-open with new policies and nomination criteria to support Victoria’s economic recovery and the public health response. You may wish

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  • Saskatchewan PNP Invites 533 Immigration Candidates (Aug 15th, 2020)

    • August 15, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Canada News, News
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      Another 553 Canadian-immigration hopefuls have received invitations to apply for a provincial nomination from Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) held its latest invitation round on August 14. Candidates were invited from the International Skilled Worker category through two subcategories: Express Entry, and Occupations In-Demand. The number of invitations fell short of being the biggest draw of the year,

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  • Manitoba Held Its Largest Draw Of The Year, Inviting 253 Candidates To Apply For A Provincial Nomination On August 13. (Aug 15th, 2020)

    • August 15, 2020
    • Posted by: Ali Raza
    • Category: Canada News, News
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      Manitoba issues 253 invitations to PNP candidates The eastmost Prairie Province has so far invited 3,086 immigration candidates to apply for a provincial nomination this year. Manitoba held its largest draw of the year, inviting 253 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on August 13. The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) invited skilled workers and

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