NEWS
New regional visas (subclass 494 and 491)
On 16.11.2019, 2 new regional visas were adopted: the Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) and the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494)
New Temporary Sponsored Parent visa (subclass 870)
On 17.04.2019, a new visa category will come into force: the Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (subclass 870).
Changes to family sponsored visas
On 17.04.2019, the family sponsorship framework will change:
Introduction of SAF
A new tax to be paid by the employer when sponsoring an overseas employee
Skills Visas - Points test increases to 65
In July 2018, the passmark for general skill visas increases from 60 to 65
Recherchons Coiffeur/euse
Pour un client à Karratha
Free Immigration Advice - Skanör (Sweden) Friday 7 and 14 July 2017
30 minutes session for people interested in migrating to Australia - explore your options!
19.04.2017: new skill lists in force
The new MLTSSL is 200 occupations shorter than the former SOL
End of 457 visas
The Australian government announces the end of the 457 visas.
Skilled Occupation List 2017-2018
The Skilled Occupation List (SOL) 2017-2018 will come into effect on 1.7.2017. A lot of engineering/medical practitioner occupations will be removed
Changes to WA's RSMS programme
On 13.3.2017, WA's RSMS programme was frozen
On 19.11.2016, changes to the temporary activity visa framework
From 7 visa subclasses to only 4
On 19.11.2016: changes to 457 visa conditions
457 visa holders are only allowed to stay 60 days in Australia if they cease working with their employer
Free Immigration Advice - Joondalup
Free immigration advice - Tuesday 7th June - Joondalup
SOL and CSOL after 1 July 2016
Some occupations are going to be moved from the SOL to the CSOL
“Self-sponsorhip” no longer available on 457 visas
Until November 2015, it was possible for a person to “self-sponsor” themselves with a 457 visa.
457 visa changes
New English requirements
Partner fees increase
Partner visa fees have increased significantly from 1.01.2015.
Re-Introduction of the Temporary Protection visa
On 18.10.2013, the Federal Government re-introduced the Temporary Protection Visa (subclass 785).
Free Seminar: 457 visas: How to hire overseas workers.
Register for our free seminar to be held on the 15th of October 2013 in Joondalup for employers wanting to hire overseas workers.
457 visa holder to pay school fees from 2015 in WA
From 2015, the families of 457 visa holders in Western Australia will have to pay fees to send their children to a Government school.
1st July 2013: changes to the CSOL and SOL
Some occupations have been added / removed from the SOL and CSOL
1st July 2013: changes to the Subclass 457 program
On 1st July 2013, lots of important changes were introduced to the 457 program
Annual Update of Skilled Occupations List on 1 July 2013
The Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will change from 1 July 2013.
The five following occupations will be removed...
New visa charges expected on 1 July 2013
On 1 July 2013, changes regarding the visa application charges (VAC) will be introduced.
1 July 2013: Important changes to the 457 program
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship announced a number of reforms to the subclass 457 program. These reforms are aimed at strengthening the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s capacity to identify and prevent employer practices that are not in keeping with the criteria of the subclass 457 program.
1 July 2012: important changes
1 July 2012: important changes to the General skill migration program and the employer sponsored program
New Options from 457 to PR
Important changes for holders of 457 will be in effect 1 July 2012
RSMS - Perth is now "regional"
Employer sponsoring - new options for Perth from August 2011
Introduction of ANZSCO on 1 July 2010 instead of ASCO
From 1 July 2010 The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations...
New Skilled Occupation List
A new skilled occupation list (“SOL”) was issued on 1 July 2010.
New Skilled Occupation List - July 2010
New Skilled Occupation List are in force from 1st of July 2010
New Skilled Occupation List (May 2010)
A new Skilled occupation list has been announced and will take effect on 1 July 2010
Important change in skilled migration rules
Migratus on Radio SBS Italia
Citizenship Test
Some very useful links for the Citizenship Test
