Immigration

Invitation rounds for Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) and Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) visas will be offered twice monthly. Dates for the rounds are subject to change. The next invitation round is anticipated to run on 6 June 2018. Invitation numbers in each round may vary depending on the number of applications being processed by the department. Note: State or

The table below shows the number of invitations issued in the SkillSelect invitation round on 11 July 2018. Invitations issued on 11 July 2018 Visa Subclass Number Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) 1000 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) (subclass 489) 10 During 2018-19 program year the following numbers of invitations have been issued: Invitations issued during 2018-19 program year Visa subclass

Increase of invitations Number of invitations have been increased from 600 per month to 1000 per month.   ONLY One invitation Per month Invitation rounds for Skilled – Independent (subclass 189) and Skilled – Regional Provisional (subclass 489) visas will NOW be run once a month. Invitation rounds are anticipated to run on the 11th day of each month. Dates

The table below shows the occupation ceilings for the 2018-2019 program year for each occupation on the list of eligible skilled occupations by four-digit ANZSCO code unit group. Occupation ceiling values are based on a percentage of stock employment figures for each occupation. Stock employment figures are provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and represent the

Click the below link to download: Occupation Ceilings – comparison.. .2018-19 vs 2017-18

New Zealand: Wednesday, 8 August 2018 Following a public consultation, Government has come up with changes to immigration settings that impact post-study work rights for international students. The changes are: to remove the employer-assisted post-study work visas at all levels; to provide a one-year post-study open work visa for students studying Level 4 – 6 and

Melbourne has been recognised as still one of the world’s most liveable cities. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s prestigious annual Global Liveability Rating, which assesses living conditions in 140 cities worldwide, released its latest ratings on 14 August 2018. Melbourne scored an overall rating of 98.4 (100=ideal), including full marks for education, healthcare and infrastructure. Melbourne

16 August 2018 ​A new graduate stream will be available for eligible applicants for State nomination from Western Australia.  Information about eligibilty and how to apply will be available on the migration portal in coming months.  Source: https://www.migration.wa.gov.au/services/skilled-migration-western-australia/latest-news