Immigration

We are pleased to announce that one of our client has successfully received State Sponsorship for NSW – 2015 round on 27th March 2015 under Actuary category – 224111 (Total Points = 60) If you wish to consider yourself for NSW State Sponsorship, Contact Us ASAP!  

As of Friday 3 April 2015, the ACT has closed applications for the Skilled Nominated Visa (190)  from all overseas residents due to reaching our 2014-15 numbers . The ACT Government  will continue to process applications from ACT residents. Acceptance of overseas applications,  will recommence on 1 July 2015. Source: All Agents.

From 18 April 2015, minimum English language test scores for the Skilled – Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) and Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visas will change. If you lodge an application for either of these visas on or after 18 April, you must provide evidence of having achieved one of the following in a test taken

Make sure you apply before 1st July 2015. Source: http://www.immi.gov.au/pub-res/Documents/budget/VAC-increases-fact-sheet.pdf  

We are pleased to announce that another client of ours has successfully received State Sponsorship for New South Wales (NSW) on 20th May 2015 under Biomedical Engineer category – 233913 (Total Points = 60) If you wish to consider yourself for NSW State Sponsorship, Contact Us ASAP!

Minor changes to the assessment criteria will be implemented with effect from Wednesday 1 July. The total number of core knowledge areas will be consolidated to nine (9) from the current twelve (12): Pre-July core knowledge Post-July competency areas Accounting Systems and Processes Accounting Systems and Processes Financial Accounting Financial Accounting and Reporting Accounting Theory

Up to 190,000 permanent migration places will be available in 2015-16 as announced by the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection  as part of the Budget on 12 May 2015. The number of permanent places available will remain the same as last year.   This includes up to: 128,550 places for skilled migrants, including employer sponsored,

  Previously, it was $890. So, it’s a total increase of $30. Source: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-us/migration-skills-assessment

As you know, migrants play an integral part in growing South Australia’s economy, by boosting productivity and strengthening our skills base. To help ensure continued improvement in the assessment of applications, Immigration SA will introduce application fees later this year for both skilled and business nomination applications. We believe the introduction of fees will reduce