BLOG Caps for family stream visas for the 2023-24 program year April 18, 2024 News, Parents visas The allocation of parent visas has been a topic of significant discussion over the past year. The Department is considering implementing a lottery system to select those fortunate enough to have the opportunity for family reunification. Moreover, costs are escalating, and processing times are extending, to the point where some parents sadly pass away before their visas are approved. Honestly, the situation is far from satisfactory and assured. The main reason for the decades-long backl ..read more

BLOG What candidates is Tasmania accepting for skilled visas? April 17, 2024 News, Skilled Migration Due to the demand for Subclass 190 nomination exceeding the number of places available, Tasmanian migration office is only accepting Registration of Interest (ROIs) that have been allocated a Gold Pass for the remainder of the 2023-24 program.  Migration Tasmania will resume accepting ROIs in Subclass 190 nomination from all eligible candidates when the 2024-25 Tasmanian Skilled Migration State Nomination Program commences. This is currently expected to be in July 2024. Ther ..read more

BLOG Consultation on the absolutely new skilled occupations list April 12, 2024 News, Sponsored Job Dear friends, Significant changes are on the horizon of skilled migration, and I can’t stay silent any longer! I want you to be aware and be prepared for everything in advance before the Department announces them at the end of 2024. So, find a comfortable position and let’s discuss the DOHA’s plans to restructure occupation lists. The new organization, Jobs and Skills Australia, has been appointed as the main regulator for this matter. According to the migration strategy published on ..read more

BLOG Additional screening for visa applicants April 12, 2024 News, Skilled Migration, Sponsored Job, Students Hi everyone! I’ve got some important news for candidates applying for skilled visa, employer sponsored visas, and even student visa. The Australian government has initiated a new screening process to protect the nation’s top-notch science and critical technology fields from potential threats. This includes efforts to stop interference that might lead to intellectual property theft or knowledge transfer.  These measures of preventive strategy aim to secure Australia's ..read more

BLOG NSW. Significant update for visa ONSHORE SC491 applicants April 11, 2024 News, Skilled Migration The NSW migration office has announced the updated criteria for the Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 491 applicants followed (Pathway 1). Previously, applicants for Pathway 1 were required to have been living and working in a designated regional area of NSW for at least 12 months with a single regional NSW-based employer, among other requirements. Now, this employment duration requirement has been reduced by half, and from 3 April, 2024 applicants only need to reside and work in the reg ..read more

BLOG Invitation from QLD April 4, 2024 News Hey friends, guess what? We did it! For the first time this financial year, we have got a nomination invitation from Queensland for one of our candidates! Actually, for offshore candidate, no less! Before you ask me, here are the exciting details I’m sharing with you: Visa 491, Queensland 95 points Hotel or motel manager At the moment the state / territories quotas are critically low, so this invitation is beyond cool! Seriously, it is all about points! Right now, we’re busy getting all the documents ready and preparing the application t ..read more

BLOG Consultation with migration agent: Yay or Nay? March 28, 2024 Articles, How we work, Where to start If you’re considering a move Down Under, we believe consulting with a Registered Migration Agent is an essential step.   Discover what consultation is right for you, understand when it’s truly necessary, and learn about the benefits and limitations it entails in our latest insightful video. Whether you’re a student, a professional, a parent, or facing visa challenges, there’s always a consultation tailored to your needs with migration agents of Yulia Moiseeva ..read more

BLOG IMPORTANT NEWS! Student and Graduate English language requirements increase March 25, 2024 News, Students The Department has circulated a document to Education Providers that advises of changes to English language requirements applicable to Student visa and Temporary Graduate visas. The changes apply to all visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.  The document states the following:  Student visas SC 500:  The minimum test score increases from 5.5. to 6.0 IELTS or equivalent. The minimum score to undertake a packaged ELICOS course increases f ..read more

BLOG New requirement to be a genuine student March 21, 2024 News, Students Department of Home Affairs announced changes to the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for student visas (sc 500).  All student applications for visa SC500 lodged on or after 23 March 2024 will be assessed with a Genuine Student (GS) requirement, that will have target questions that will provide with an overview of the applicant and their reasons to study in Australia.  The intended questions will cover:  details of their current circumstances, including ties to family, community, empl ..read more

BLOG Updated information. State and Territory nominations for February 2024 March 12, 2024 News, Skilled Migration The Department’s website has been updated with the number of nominations made by State and Territory governments for SC 190 and SC 491. As you remember 02 February 2024 WA was announced closure of application, it means for 2 days of February around 150 invitations have been sent. The rest of states are still open and inviting professionals. Would you like to be assessed by our migration agent for your eligibility and chances to get a skilled visa, please book a cons ..read more