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28/07/2024

Western Australian State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) Opens for 2024-25

The Western Australian State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) for the 2024-25 program year is now open, offering exciting new updates for prospective migrants. Key changes include the continuation of the waived application fee and the introduction of additional employment contract arrangements.

Key Updates for the 2024-25 Program Year

>Waived Application Fee The $200 application fee has been waived for this program year, making it more accessible for candidates to apply for state nomination.

>Additional Employment Contract Arrangements New employment contract arrangements have been introduced for candidates invited through the General Stream – WASMOL – Schedule 1. This aims to provide more flexibility and opportunities for skilled workers.

>Monthly Invitation Rounds Monthly invitation rounds will commence in August 2024. This regular schedule ensures a steady flow of nominations and allows candidates to plan their applications accordingly.

Detailed Information

For those interested in applying, detailed criteria, requirements, and application information can be found on the State Nominated Migration Program page. Reviewing these details to ensure you meet all the requirements and deadlines is essential.

Conclusion

The Western Australian State Nominated Migration Program is now open for the 2024-25 year with notable updates designed to support skilled migration. With the application fee waived and new employment contract options available, this is an excellent opportunity for skilled workers to consider Western Australia as their new home.

25/07/2024

Tasmania’s Skilled Nomination Visa Allocation for 2024-25 Announced!

July 23, 2024
The Australian Government has revealed Tasmania’s skilled nomination visa allocation for the 2024-25 program year. This allocation outlines the number of visa places available for skilled workers seeking to migrate to Tasmania.

Allocation Details

For the 2024-25 program year, Tasmania has been allocated a total of 2,860 nomination places across various visa categories:

>Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa: 2,100 places
>Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa: 760 places

Upcoming Program Reopening

Tasmania’s Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will soon reopen for new Registrations of Interest (ROIs). The specific details and timelines for reopening will be announced shortly, providing new opportunities for skilled migrants.

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09/11/2019

UK PSW takes interest from Australia

Indian students' interest in the UK exploded after announcing plans to reintroduce PSWR, taking market share predominantly from Australia.

04/09/2018

UK 'missing out' on overseas students

Universities want international students to be able to work in the UK after graduating.

03/09/2018

'Australia can be a bigger country': Scott Morrison's new Population Minister reveals he DOESN'T want to reduce immigration

New Minster for Population Alan Tudge has outlined his plan for immigration policy which focuses on a 'bigger Australia' with more decentralised population areas.

16/07/2018

What are the parent visa changes in the new financial year?

What are the parent visa changes in the new financial year?

08/07/2018

Peter Dutton defends tougher threshold for Skilled Migration visas

The Australian Government increased the minimum points for skilled visas to 65 from 60 from 1 July 2018.

06/07/2018

International students focus of new UK parliamentary inquiry

A new inquiry has been launched by a British parliamentary committee into the landscape faced by international students in the country.

28/06/2018

BAD NEWS: POINTS SYSTEM INCREASED FOR 489,190 AND 189 VISA
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Applicants having 60 points will be in trouble because the new minimum points for skilled migration after 1 July 2018 will be 65 points, now it"s 60 points.

After 1 July 2018 no one will receive invitation for 489 visa on 50 points, 190 on 55 points.

Example: In this example 50 and 55 is applicants self points

Now: Subclass 489 = 50 + 10 = 60 points
Subclass 190= 55+ 5 (State sponsorship) = 60
Subclass 189= 60

After 1 July 2018:
Subclass 489 = 55 + 10 = 65 points
Subclass 190= 60+ 5 (State sponsorship) = 65
Subclass 189= 65

https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00920/Explanatory%20Statement/Text

28/06/2018

AUSTRALIA SUBCLASS 189 VISA OCCUPATION CEILING FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2018 SHOWING HOW MANY INVITATIONS ISSUED SINCE JULY 2018 UNTIL 23RD MAY 2018 AGAINST CEILING VALUE BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE AND STATE AND TERRITORIES NOMINATED EMPLOYER SPONSORED OR BUSINESS INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT VISA SUBCLASSES

The table below shows the occupation ceilings for the 2017-2018 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 number of people employed in Australia in each occupation.

Occupation ceilings do not apply to State or Territory Nominated, Employer Sponsored or Business Innovation and Investment visa subclasses.

Occupation ceilings for the 2017-18 program year
Occupation ID Description Occupation Ceiling Value 2017-18 Invitations to 23/05/2018
1213 Livestock Farmers 4196 0
1331 Construction Managers 5400 45
1332 Engineering Managers 1155 14
1341 Child Care Centre Managers 1000 8
1342 Health and Welfare Services Managers 1374 11
2211 Accountants* 4785 2768
2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers* 1327 974
2241 Actuaries, Mathematicians and Statisticians 1000 40
2245 Land Economists and Valuers 1000 15
2247 Management consultant 3285 30
2321 Architects and Landscape Architects 1474 124
2322 Cartographers and Surveyors 1000 32
2331 Chemical and Materials Engineers 1000 184
2332 Civil Engineering Professionals 3296 423
2333 Electrical Engineers 1042 214
2334 Electronics Engineers* 1000 485
2335 Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers* 2178 1155
2339 Other Engineering Professionals* 1000 624
2341 Agricultural and Forestry Scientists 1000 72
2346 Medical Laboratory Scientists 1487 52
2347 Veterinarians 1000 28
2349 Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals 1000 18
2411 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers 2639 61
2414 Secondary School Teachers 7910 197
2415 Special Education Teachers 1000 7
2512 Medical Imaging Professionals 1113 28
2514 Optometrists and Orthoptists 1000 11
2519 Other Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals 1000 1
2521 Chiropractors and Osteopaths 1000 10
2524 Occupational Therapists 1109 32
2525 Physiotherapists 1464 50
2526 Podiatrists 1000 5
2527 Speech Professionals and Audiologists 1000 27
2531 General Practitioners and Resident Medical officers 3495 160
2533 Internal Medicine Specialists 1000 23
2534 Psychiatrists 1000 10
2535 Surgeons 1000 11
2539 Other Medical Practitioners 1000 290
2541 Midwives 1090 8
2544 Registered Nurses 16741 802
2611 ICT Business and Systems Analysts* 1574 1150
2613 Software and Applications Programmers* 6202 3513
2621 Database and Systems Administrators and ICT Security Specialists 2391 279
2631 Computer Network Professionals* 1318 739
2633 Telecommunications Engineering Professionals 1000 373
2711 Barristers 1000 1
2713 Solicitors 4161 89
2723 Psychologists 1750 27
2725 Social Workers 1562 118
3122 Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 1000 28
3123 Electrical Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians 1000 27
3132 Telecommunications Technical Specialists 1000 12
3211 Automotive Electricians 1000 0
3212 Motor Mechanics 5980 51
3222 Sheetmetal Trades Workers 1000 1
3223 Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers 4426 15
3232 Metal Fitters and Machinists 5330 19
3233 Precision Metal Trades Workers 1000 0
3241 Panelbeaters 1344 1
3311 Bricklayers and Stonemasons 1271 10
3312 Carpenters and Joiners 6968 19
3322 Painting Trades Workers 2780 5
3331 Glaziers 1000 1
3332 Plasterers 2103 4
3334 Wall and Floor Tilers 1407 0
3341 Plumbers 5507 6
3411 Electricians 9354 34
3421 Airconditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics 1427 4
3422 Electrical Distribution Trades Workers 1000 0
3423 Electronics Trades Workers 1878 24
3513 Chefs 2675 63
3941 Cabinetmakers 1905 2
3991 Boat Builders and Shipwrights 1000 0

*Occupations that are subject to pro rata arrangements. For Accountants (2211) the occupational ceiling also reflects volumes in other skilled visa categories.
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28/06/2018

Important change!

The pass (and pool) marks for General Skilled Migration increase to 65 points on 1 July 2018 for visa applications made on or after that date where the invitation to apply for the visa was issued on or after 1 July 2018.

The existing 60 points applies to applications where the invitation to apply for the visa was issued before 1 July 2018.

Check out your eligibility by using our Points Test : https://www.anzscosearch.com/points-test/

Reference: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00920

Anzscosearch is a search facility that provides up to date information on General Skilled Migration visas (subclass 189, 190 and 489).

23/06/2018

UK Tier 4 visa issuance up 7%, with promising growth in South Asia

In the year ending March 2018, the UK has granted 223,839 Tier 4 visas, UK Home Office statistics show. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year.

In the year ending March 2018, the UK has granted 223,839 Tier 4 visas, UK Home Office statistics show. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year.