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

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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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

Apply for Designated Areas of Australia

There are 7 DAMAs currently in effect in Australia. The places include

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