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  2020–2021 Program Update The Tasmanian Nominated Skilled Migration Program now has only very limited subclass 491 nomination places remaining. SKILLED MIGRATION PROGRAM Tasmania’s nomination quota for the 2020–21 program year is: Subclass 491 – 1400 places Subclass 190 – 1000 places Business migration – 45 places Approximately 60% of total skilled visa (subclass 491 and 190) nomination

IML – New Skills Assessor for AIM Occupations The Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) has replaced the Australian Institute of Managers (AIM) as the new skills assessing authority for the following senior management occupations: Chief Executive or Managing Director [111111] Corporate General Manager [111211] Sales and Marketing Manager [131112] Advertising Manager [131112] Public Relations

  Current Round Invitations issued on 21 January 2021 The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 21 January 2021. Visa subclass Number Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 200 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Family Sponsored 163 Invitation process and cut offs The highest ranked

  NSW Government new website and ❗ updated NSW 190 skilled occupation list. 10 new occupations have been added: 233211: Civil Engineer 233212: Geotechnical Engineer 233214: Structural Engineer 233215: Transport Engineer 233511: Industrial Engineer 233512: Mechanical Engineer 233513: Production or Plant Engineer 312211: Civil Engineering Draftsperson 312212: Civil Engineering Technician 312999: Building and Engineering Technicians nec  

  Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) Regional Development Australia (RDA) offices are now assisting NSW Treasury to manage the subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional Visa. Applications are now being accepted by RDA Northern Rivers. If you have any questions please refer to our FAQ– Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) page or email 491visa@rdanorthernrivers.org.au Each RDA office

  Important update on the Global Talent Independent visa program.  In line with Ministerial Direction no. 89 the list of target sectors to apply for the GTI program was updated on 9 February 2021. The 10 key industry sectors have been identified to support post-COVID-19 economic recovery. The updated list of target sectors is:  Resources

    Welcome to 2021! As we end the first month of the new year, join us for a look at the latest news and developments in the world of Australian Immigration. SkillSelect Invitation Rounds Immigration is now conducting SkillSelect invitation rounds on a quarterly basis (i.e. every 3 months) until the end of the

  BSMQ SKILLED PROGRAM The BSMQ Skilled program is now open from 01 February – 07 February 2021. The next skilled opening after this week will be in April 2021. Please submit a BRAND new EOI if you meet the criteria and occupation/sector requirements below.   The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 visa (from 65 points and