Showing posts with label Australian immigration latest news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australian immigration latest news. Show all posts

Monday, February 3, 2020

Smartly Choose Right Visa To Study In Australia

Australia invites students from across the world. Educational migration is considered as the major part of migration scene. The country issues distinctive kinds of visas that help all age group of students to study in Australia.
Before deciding Australian immigration for studies purpose, you need to know the available visa options. A visa agent can help you to understand the criteria and obligations being to be met. We often give expert guidance in this concern. We actually want to bring visa options for students to your attention.
Following are the various kinds of visa available for study purpose in Australia.
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
The Subclass 500 visa is a student visa facilitates you to undergo a course of study in Australia. Also, you can travel to and from country and allows you to work up to a maximum 40 hours in each 2 week on after course begins.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Northern Territory finds shortage of skilled migrants under DAMA II Australia

Australian state of Northern Territory (NT) businesses sought to fill 520 vacant positions with skilled migrants in the year 2019. This is a major change followed by NT Designated Area migration agreement (DAMA) which observed a 263% year on year increase.
DAMA II is a bilateral agreement between Australian Government and Northern Territory (NT) which come into force on 1st January 2019 with inclusion of permanent residency pathway for visa aspirants after working within the territory for a minimum 3 years.
As a result of this inclusion, local businesses have requested to fill up with 520 positions of skilled workers in the first year of DAMA II and almost 573 positions sought for the entire first four years of first DAMA.
Alongside, Migration Northern Territory endorsed about 52 local businesses and entered into labor agreements with Department of Home Affairs (DHA). These types of businesses can now recruit oversees workers in the positions that they have not been filled up by Australians.
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Moreover, further 37 businesses have taken endorsement from Migration NT and they are allowed to work with labor agreements of Home Affairs. Under the new agreement, is identifies 117 shortage of occupations in which the employers are able to fill with skilled international workers, for up to 36 on the first DAMA.
Employers can apply for fill positions with overseas national. But before that they first have to demonstrate they have been unable to fill vacant positions locally. The first four year DAMA between Australia and NT governments introduced in 2015. It was the first in the Australia where a wide range of shortage of occupations are presently available than those identified in standard skilled migration programs.
To get to know more details and information about Northern territory and other visa services, connect with Aptech Global. Fill the online assessment form so that one of our Australia immigration consultants Delhi will arrange a call back for you.
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Australia Refuse for Visa Free Immigration with UK

The Government of Australia has turned down the UK offer of post-Brexit trade agreement, including visa-free work and travel between two Countries.
Australia Trade minister Simon Birmingham said that the full free movement will not be accepted as it will lead migration of highly skilled workers to UK and arrival of unskilled British workers to Melbourne and Sydney. In the Last year, ministers of New Zealand have faced similar fears of brain drain.
International trade secretary Liz Truss visited in Australia last September and declared that a plan to relocate British citizens to stay and work in a country visa-free might be just months away.
She told, “We have been clear with the fact to adopt the Australian points based system in terms of immigration system because we leave the European Union. Our two countries have a good link with historic relationship and now it is certainly something that we will be looking as a part of our free-trade negotiations”.
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Even Australia Prime minister, Scott Morrison said that visa arrangement will New Zealand country is not something which should be extended further.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Unofficial Australia Skill Select results update December 12, 2019

The Australian Immigration authority has conducted its latest invitation round results on 12th December, 2019 for the immigration year 2019-20. However, the results were not out as per the sources, the ITA under this draw is expected around 250 invitation for the Subclass 189 visa.
This had an unexpected advantage for Subclass 491 visa family sponsored Pro rata occupations. Skill Select automatically, gives an invitation on the basis of parameters set for 491 invitation rounds. If all places are taken up by Subclass 189 visas, then no invitations will be there for Subclass 491 visa in occupations.
As there are low 189 total invitations round, some Pro rata occupations can accidently get an invite for a 491 sponsored visa. Take an example, if 50 places had been allocated to 2613 group of Software applications for the Subclass 189 visa round and 35 places are then used up by Subclass 189 round, then remaining 15 places for the 2613 group will be given to 491 visa family sponsored category for December round of invitation.

This will be applicable when there are low number invitations for Subclass 189visa (like 500 or less) and if number of invitation exceeds from 500 or more than that, this will not happen.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Changes made in South Australia’s General Skilled Migration

The Immigration to South Australia has brought about some major changes in its General Skilled Migration (GSM) state nomination policies.
As the newly Regional Work Skilled (Subclass 491) visa has come into force from 16th November 2019, South Australia has revised its State Nominated Occupation list along with other criteria’s of state nomination.
There were not made any significant changes in the “Special Conditions Apply” category. Moving further, the occupations that were listed under the “Special Conditions Apply” remained as it is before closing of Subclass 489 visas applications.
The upcoming changes for South Australia state nomination are summarized as follows:
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Recent Update of Australian State of Northern territory for Visa 491 and Visa 190

As the Australian government introduced some changes in regional Visa, the Subclass 489 visa has been replaced by Newly Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 491), which comes into force from 16th November 2019.
The online application system for the nomination of the Northern Territory Government closed on 16th November 2019 and will re-open this nomination on 9th December 2019 (Monday).
During this period, the interested applicants will not able to apply for Subclass 190 visa or Subclass 491 visa nomination.  
Visa 491 and Visa 190

If the aspirants are onshore applicants and also their visa got expired before 9th December 2019, then candidates are required to provide proof or evidence of their visa expiry date through email on migration@nt.gov.au.
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Saturday, October 5, 2019

What are the latest Australian immigration Updates in the Month of September?

Here is the latest updates of Australian Immigration in the month of September 2019
  1. Australia 11th September 2019 Invitation Round Results For Skilled Migrants
Australia Immigration department has declared the current invitation round results of 11th September 2019 inviting a total of 200 applicants through General skilled migration program visa 189 and visa 489. Read here
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2. Queensland is now opened for Overseas Regional Migration Program
Queensland is now opened up for skilled and semi-skilled overseas skilled workers for migration to regional Queensland under 70 occupations. Read more here 
3. Australia Expecting Indian Tourists To Increase By Half A Million By 2020
The onset of T-20 world cup 2020 both men and women in Australia will become a huge economic contributor to the economy. The country is gearing up to welcome spectators from all across the globe. Read more here
4. Australia Visa 489 closed w.e.f 16th September 2019
The Australian Immigration Department is no longer accepting state nomination applications for the visa 489. From today onwards, the candidates will not be able to submit their applications for the temporary resident visa. Read more here
5. Skill Shortage in Australia Labor Market 2019
Australia is stumbling with acute skill shortage in the country. Many jobs are going unfilled as Australian employers are unable to find the skilled workers with specialized skills. Read more here
6. NSW Visa 190 Skillselect Invitation Round Results 2019
The Australian Immigration Department of Home Affairs has released the information regarding invitation to apply for NSW state sponsorship that is provided in accordance with the ABF Act Read more here
7. Australia Will Review SOL To Adjust Foreign Workers Demand
The Australian Government is dedicated to refurbish the skilled migration system. This is done to meet the increasing demand for foreign workers and driving economic growth. Read more here
8. Australia Favours Proficient English Speakers for Skilled Migration
With the onset of new Australian point system, the immigration department will now favour proficient English speakers for skilled migration programs. Read more here
9. NSW Sponsorship visa 190 ‘Foreign Work Experience’ Update for 2019
The New South Wales government has released latest NSW Sponsorship updates for the year 2019-20. The skilled and qualified workers are invited to apply for NSW sponsorship. Read more here
10. Tougher character requirements for Australian Immigration
The Australian Immigration department could have their visa cancelled under proposed laws to tighten the character test. In the proposed changes, the visa-holders who have committed a crime. Read more here
11.Latest Australian Immigration Job tips 2019-20
Australia is a leading immigration destination for migrants across the globe. It provides the high quality of life, low unemployment rate and better job opportunities for the right and skilled candidates.Latest Australian Immigration Job tips 2019-20. Read more here


Australian immigration authority keeps on updating the new rules and policies to intake the skilled migrants in country. If you are planning to apply for Australian immigration get in touch with the team of experts at Aptech Global to make your immigration pathway smooth and simple.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Queensland is now opened for Overseas Regional Migration

Queensland is now opened up for skilled and semi-skilled overseas skilled workers for migration to regional Queensland under 70 occupations.
The FNQ DAMA (Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement) is being effective from 12th Septemeber 2019 which will run for 5 years. The employers can now sponsor overseas skilled workers in designated areas of Australia including
1. Tablelands
2. Douglas Shire
3. Cairns
4. Cassowary Coast
5. Mareeba
Around 200 vacant seats to be filled in the first year with an occupation like cooks, childcare workers, mechanics, and farm inspectors. Employers can sponsor foreign workers for the subclass 482 Temporary skill shortage visa. however, the foreign workers cannot directly, the employers have to first approve by the designated area's representative (DAR). Only then can they submit a DAMA Labor agreement request with the Dept of Home Affairs.
An applicant can not directly apply for a visa under the DAMA they must fulfill the requirements
1. He/She must be sponsored by an employer from a designated area in Australia
2. He/She must be sponsored in an occupation which is listed on the head agreement
There are 7 DAMAs currently in effect in Australia. The places include
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Saturday, September 7, 2019

Australia Will Review SOL To Adjust Foreign Workers Demand

The Australian Government is dedicated to refurbish the skilled migration system. This is done to meet the increasing demand for foreign workers and driving economic growth. The immigration department will review the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) to evaluate the labour market requirements of the country.
Michaela Cash, Minister for Employment and Skills recently announced the review. This will address the concerns of almost 500 jobs listed on the current SOL. It is said that some of the current SOL occupations do not reflect the demand for foreign workers in some industries.
It is important to address these concerns to avoid any hurdles to the continued growth of the Australian economy. The current Skilled Occupation List of Australia was last updated in March 2019. Thus, the review of these occupations is necessary to ensure that there are enough workers to support the 10 year AUD 100 billion infrastructure program announced by the Government.
The skilled migration is an integral part of Australia’s prosperity. Though, it is important for the immigration authorities to select the right foreign workers for the right skill shortages in Australia, as quoted by SBS News.
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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Unofficial Australia EOI SkillSelect round results 11th July 2019

Originally Posted at Australian Immigration News

The Department of Home Affairs Australia will conduct 189 Visa SkillSelect round results on 11 July 2019 for the new immigration year 2019-20. The ITAs in this draw are expected to be around 800-1200. In coming next months, the draw size for Australia PR will only increase. Well, this is the rough estimates done by Aptech Global.
The 189 visa estimates are based on the Australia PR processing time depending upon EOI lodgment date, effect date and occupation.
The main assumptions of EOI Australia invites are based for 800-1200 ITAs. The EOIs are allocated for 60% pro rata occupation and 40% non-pro rata occupation. The occupations that are pro-rata based are invited at high immigration point score and have the occupational ceiling limit set.
The below table mentions the pro-rata occupations and estimated ITA points for the month of July 2019 for Australia Visa 189:
PRO-RATA OCCUPATIONS
ESTIMATED POINTS (ITA)
EOI ESTIMATED DATE
ACCOUNTANTS (2211)
90 points
11/07/2019
AUDITORS, CORPORATE TREASURERS (2212)
90 points
11/07/2019
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (2334)
85 points
11/08/2019
INDUSTRIAL ,MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERS (2335)
90 points
11/07/2019
OTHER ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS (2339)
85 points
11/07/2019
ICT BUSINESS ANALYST (2611)
90 points
11/07/2019
SOFTWARE APPLICATION PROGRAMMER (2613)
85 points
11/07/2019
COMPUTER NETWORK PROFESSIONALS (2631)
85 points
11/07/2019
All other Non-Pro Rata Occupations
85 points
11/07/2019

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Latest Round Results Western Australia Invites for Visa 190 and 489 Subclass on June 2019


Western Australia has issued the latest invitation round results held on 21st June 2019 under SNMP Graduate stream for both Subclass visa 190 and Subclass visa 489.
Under Skilled Nominated Visa 190, the candidates are invited with Bachelor degree where points are allotted as
·         5 points for Australian work experience
·         0 points for Overseas work experience
·         10 points for English proficiency
·         Total of 65 points.
·         The EOI submission date was 17.05.2019
Visa 190 is the permanent residency visa where the applicant needs to get a nomination from the state or territory of Australia. There are certain eligibility criteria set by the Australian immigration authority to apply for Visa 190. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply for PR. Also if you are invited by Western Australia, you need to live and work at least 2 years is the state of nomination. Additional an applicant will receive 5 points for state nomination.
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Under Skilled Regional Provisional Visa 489, the candidates are invited with the Bachelor degree where points are allotted as follows


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