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  COVID-19 Update: Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the announcement on updates to the skilled migration occupation lists has been delayed. This page will be kept up to date with the most current information the Department has regarding the timing of the announcement.

  The NSW Government has announced it will fund temporary crisis accommodation for stranded international students.   The $20 million package includes a temporary housing scheme delivered through approved student accommodation or homestay providers.   Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said increased support would also be provided via the International Legal Service

  CANBERRA MATRIX – INVITATION ROUND ALL matrix expir​e 6 months after submission date if an invitation is not issued. 37. Invitation date:  12 May 2020   ACT 190 Nomination – invitations issued: 210   All Matrix submitted: 110 to 70 points 65 point Matrix submitted: on or after 12 November 2019 and on or

  Invitation date: 8 May 2020 ACT 190 Nomination – invitations issued: 65   All Matrix submitted: 130 to 70 points ACT 491 Nomination – No invitations were issued as there are sufficient 491 applications in the queue to meet the May 2020 monthly allocation of 491 nomination places.   Source: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/canberra-matrix-invitation-round/  

  Occupations under review on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List   The following occupation on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List is now under review.   Radiation Oncologist (253918).   Invitations to apply for WA State nomination for this occupation will be limited. If you have already received an invitation, your application

    A range of government assistance is available to temporary and provisional visa holders impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information please contact the agency responsible or visit the website listed. Temporary changes to the Seasonal Worker Programme, Pacific Labour Scheme and the Working Holiday Maker visa program On 4 April the Commonwealth Government

  THE ROADMAP TO A COVIDSAFE AUSTRALIA IN THREE STAGES: STEP 1 COVID Safe Reopening Commences With Physical Distancing & Hygiene Up to 5 visitors to your home Gatherings of up to 10 outside of  home Work from home If lt works for you and your employer.0. Libraries, community centers playgrounds and boot camps open

  In 1995-96, permanent migration comprised 58% family, 25% skilled and 17% humanitarian migrants. A decade later, the overall migrant make-up had changed dramatically: 62% skilled, 29% family and 9% humanitarian. These proportions have remained about the same ever since. In 2018-19, there were 109,713 migrants (62%) in the skilled stream, 47,247 (27%) in the

  The Commonwealth Government of Australia are providing regular updates to ensure people remain informed and have access to all information related to COVID-19 and their visa conditions.   We encourage all South Australian State nominated migrants to review the Department of Home Affairs website regularly and review their visa conditions outlined in the visa