Immigration

Occupation ceilings An ‘occupation ceiling’ might 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 selected for skilled migration from an occupation group. This ensures that the skilled migration program is not dominated by a small number of occupations.

South Australia’s Lists of Nominated Occupations for the 2019/20 Immigration SA would like to advise that the Lists of State Nominated Occupations for the 2019/20 program year has been published and is now available to view. General skilled migration Please note there have been updates to the skilled nomination requirements and international graduate of South Australia requirements and

The Australian Government has increased Visa Application Charges (VAC) for most visas from 1 July 2019. Some examples of new fees include: – Skilled – Independent Subclass 189 – Base application charge (main applicant) $4,045 – Skilled – Independent Subclass 189 – Additional application charge (applicant 18 years and over) $2,025 – Skilled – Independent

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 9 May 2019. Visa subclass Number Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) 100 Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) 10 During 2018-19 program year the following numbers of invitations have been issued: 9 May 2019 results The following graph shows the points

State and Territory nominations 2018-19 program year Nominations by State and Territory Governments – April 2019 The number of intending migrants who received nominations from State and Territory Governments in April 2019 is shown in the table below: Visa subclass ACT NSW NT Qld SA Tas. Vic. WA Total Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) 93

An ‘occupation ceiling’ might 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 selected for skilled migration from an occupation group. This ensures that the skilled migration program is not dominated by a small number of occupations. Once this

Invitation date: 24 May 2019 Number of Invitations Issued: 323 Matrix score range: All Matrix submitted with 135 to 70 points 65 point matrix submitted on or before 30 April 2019 The next invitation round will be held on or before 11 June 2019.   Source : http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/canberra-matrix-invitation-round/

Invitation date: 31 May 2019 Number of Invitations Issued: 442 Matrix score range: All Matrix submitted with 110 to 65 points 60 point matrix submitted on or before 31 January 2019   The next invitation round will be held on or before 11 June 2019.   Source : http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/canberra-matrix-invitation-round/

489 and 187 Applications will cease processing for a short period of time due to the end of the financial year. We will not be able to process applications from midday Friday 14 June 2019 until the start of the new financial year in July 2019. Exact date to be confirmed. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Regional Development Australia Murray is a Regional Certifying Body for the Skilled Regional (Sponsored) Visa (Subclass 489) 351311 Chef (excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway Food Service) 341111 Electrician (General) 351411 Cook (excludes positions in Fast Food or Takeaway Food Service)* – Minimum 5 years work experience as a Cook in Commercial Kitchen 321211