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Why Labour Agreements could be the way forward for Australian Businesses with skill shortages
Labour Agreement – TSS to PR Australian Working Visa According to November 2016 data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, of the 1.7 million recent migrants and temporary residents in Australia, 65 percent are employed – that’s roughly one million people. On these figures, employment of migrants by Australian organisations...
Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) – Migration and Refugee Appeals – Caseload, Waiting Times, Delays, Statistics
Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) – Migration and Refugee Appeals – Caseload, Waiting Times, Delays, Statistics The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has released their caseload statistics covering the period up to 28th February 2018. There are currently 25,254 ACTIVE cases pending before the AAT Tribunal. From July 2017 to February...
Skill Select EOI Invitation Results for March 7th, 2018
Skill Select EOI Invitation Results for March 7th, 2018 The Department of Immigration has released the analysis of the 7th March 2018 round results (Expressions of Interest – EOI) for the visa subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) and 489 (Skilled Family Sponsored). EasyMigrate’s Principal Migration Consultant Mr Cyrus Mistry has reviewed these results: “Broad...
LATEST NEWS – AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES THE NEW TSS VISA (SUBCLASS 482) ON 18 March 2018, replacing the subclass 457 temporary work-visa
Australia Launches the new TSS Visa (Subclass 482) Sunday 18 March 2018, replacing the subclass 457 temporary work-visa The Department of Home Affairs (formerly the Department of Immigration) has announced that the new TSS visa (Temporary Skills Shortages Visa) subclass 482commenced on Sunday 18 March 2018. TSS (Subclass 482) main features...
Skill Select Results February 21st, 2018
Skill Select Results February 21st, 2018 The Department of Immigration has released the analysis of the 21st February 2018 round results (Expressions of Interest – EOI) for the visa subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) and 489 (Skilled Family Sponsored). EasyMigrate’s Principal Migration Consultant Mr Cyrus Mistry has reviewed these results: “Broad Overview: Once...
Skill Select Results February 7th, 2018
Skill Select Results February 7th, 2018 The Department of Immigration has released the analysis of the 7th February 2018 round results (Expressions of Interest) for the visa subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) and 489 (Skilled Family Sponsored). EasyMigrate’s Principal Migration Consultant Mr Cyrus Mistry has reviewed these results: “Broad Overview: Once again, the number...
TSS Visa What You Need To Know – Are you ready for the 457 visa termination?
TSS Visa What You Need To Know – Are you ready for the 457 visa termination? From March 2018, the 457 visa for Australia will be abolished. For many Australian employers and existing temporary migrants, this change will have consequences. We have spoken to many employers over the years who...
Short-Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL)
Short-Term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL) This STSOL List has been sourced from DIBP Combined list Occupation ANZSCO Code List Visa subclasses (streams or type) Assessing Authority Accommodation & Hospitality Managers (nec)*** 141999 STSOL 186 (DE), 190, 407, 457, 489 (S/T) VETASSESS Acupuncturist 252211 STSOL 186 (DE), 190, 407, 457, 489 (S/T) Chinese...
Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) This MLTSSL List has been sourced from DIBP Combined list Occupation ANZSCO Code List Visa subclasses (streams or type) Assessing Authority Accountant (General)*** 221111 MLTSSL 186 (DE), 189 (PT), 190, 407, 457, 485 (GW), 489 (F), 489 (S/T) CAANZ/CPAA/IPA Actuary 224111 MLTSSL 186...
Summary of 17 January 2018 changes to the lists of eligible skilled occupations
Summary of 17 January 2018 changes to the lists of eligible skilled occupations This page summarises changes to the lists of eligible skilled occupations for Australia’s skilled visa programs that will come in to effect on 17 January 2018. This includes occupations that will be: added to the lists of eligible...
Skill Select Results January 3rd 2018
Skill Select Results January 3rd, 2018 The Department of Immigration has released the analysis of the 3rd January 2018 round results (Expressions of Interest) for the visa subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) and 489 (Skilled Family Sponsored). EasyMigrate’s Principal Migration Consultant Mr Cyrus Mistry has reviewed these results: “Broad Overview: I am disappointed with...
UPDATED: Skill Select End of Year Analysis
Skill Select 6th December 2017 Round Results The Department of Immigration has released the analysis of the 6th December 2017 round results (Expressions of Interest) for the visa subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) and 489 (Skilled Family Sponsored). EasyMigrate’s Principal Migration Consultant Mr Cyrus Mistry has reviewed these results: “Broad Overview: I am hereby revising...
Skill Select End of Year Analysis
Skill Select 9th November 2017 Round Results The Department of Immigration has released the analysis of the 9th November 2017 round results (Expressions of Interest) for the visa subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) and 489 (Skilled Family Sponsored). EasyMigrate’s Principal Migration Consultant Mr Cyrus Mistry has reviewed these results: “Broad Overview: I have...
18 October 2017 Round Results
18 October Invitation rounds The Department of Immigration has released 18th October round results for the visa subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) and 489 (Skilled Family Sponsored). EasyMigrate’s Visa Manager & RMA Ms Christa Blignaut has reviewed these results: “Under the subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) visa, 1250 invitations were issued in...
Backpacking to Australian Permanent Resident
“For many people taking a gap year, the Australian Working Holiday Visa is the perfect way to earn some extra cash to fund their travelling. However, for many, it is the beginning of a life-changing adventure.” “The internet is full of people’s stories about how a working holiday visa has...
India is now an AL2 country which means no financial, no English requirement
The DIBP has changed the assessment level for students planning on studying in Australia coming from India. India is now an AL2 country which means no financial, no English requirement at the time of Visa application. It was previously AL3 country. Universities and institutes have also changed their requirements for Indian students....
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa – Closure of ACT Migration Program to overseas applicants
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa – Closure of ACT Migration Program to overseas applicants Effective immediately (23 August 2017 at 9.30 am AEST) the ACT Migration Program is now closed to overseas applicants. If you are living overseas you will not be able to commence an application for...
Occupations Ceilings for 2017 – 2018
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection have released the Occupational Ceilings list for 2017 / 2018. There is great news for Accountants as their number has increased from 2500 to a huge 4785. We are also hopeful that invitation mark will drop to 70 points soon. If you have...
New Parent Visa Update – No Balance of Family Test
The Australian Government has made good on its election promise from 21st June 2016 to deliver an enhanced Visa temporary parent visa. Assistant Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said the “This new visa is designed to allow the parents of Australians to spend longer time with their children in Australia.
Down Under Live Expo UK May 2017
Hi Everyone, An Easymigrate team consisting of Emma and Cyrus are going to the UK for the Down Under Live Expo starting Friday May 5th 2017, returning to Perth on Monday morning – 15th May 2017. Down Under Live is the UK’s number one event for emigrating to Australia. This event is...