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  SkillSelect Occupation ceilings ​An ‘occupation ceiling’ may be applied to invitations issued under the independent, skilled regional (provisional) visas. This means there will be a limit on how many EOIs can be invited for skilled migration from an occupation group. This ensures that the skilled migration program is not dominated by a small number of

Current round Invitations issued on 11 June 2020 The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 11 June 2020. Visa subclass Number Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 170 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 30 Invitation process and cut offs The highest ranked clients

  The Prime Minister for Australia, Scott Morrison, has recently announced special ‘safe haven’ visa arrangements will be put in place to provide opportunities for Hong Kong passport holders to remain in or migrate to Australia. This follows the introduction of China’s new far-reaching national security laws which appear to breach the Sino-British joint declaration

        Joint media release – Supporting international students to support Australian jobs The Morrison Government is making a number of changes to student visa arrangements to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. International students are extremely important to Australia and our economy,

  If you are experiencing rental hardship due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for assistance. The Victorian Government has recently announced rent relief grants for Victorians experiencing rental hardship as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.  The package provides a one off grant to help Victorian renters maintain safe, secure and stable accommodation.

  Emergency relief support – Victoria Financial relief to meet urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand that many people have been impacted by COVID-19, and that you may need some financial relief to meet your most urgent needs. Here is some important information to read before you contact us. What is emergency relief?

  The Morrison Government is making a number of changes to student visa arrangements to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. International students are extremely important to Australia and our economy, contributing $40 billion annually and supporting 250,000 jobs. Many also go on to become