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Busting the myths about SkillSelect
SkillSelect will be a major change to how Australia manages its skilled migration program. There is much talk about the changes, and as with anything new, not everything you hear is always correct....
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The benefits of submitting an expression of interest on 1 July
As we get closer to the launch of SkillSelect on 1 July, we would like to point out the benefits of being ready to submit an expression of interest (EOI). Benefits: It’s free to submit an EOI! You...
View ArticleSkillSelect for employers Facebook live chat
If you’re an employer and have a question about how SkillSelect can help you find overseas skilled migrants, or you would like to find out more about SkillSelect, join us on Friday 28 September between...
View ArticleSkillSelect for employers Facebook live chat—update
We recently invited Australian employers to take part in a Facebook live chat about SkillSelect. Kruno Kukoc, First Assistant Secretary of the Migration and Visa Policy Division, spent an hour...
View ArticleSkills assessments—helping you fit into the Australian labour market
Did you know that Australia is the only country in the world that has a pre-migration skills assessment scheme? A skills assessment helps you find out if you have the necessary skills and...
View ArticleNew post-study work arrangements and international students
New post-study work arrangements are being introduced in early 2013 for eligible international students who graduate with an Australian Bachelor’s, Master’s or a Doctoral degree. The new post-study...
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Come and visit us at the Working Abroad Expo – Kuala Lumpur
If you are in Kuala Lumpur and are interested in migrating to Australia on a skilled visa, the department will be presenting at the Working Abroad Expo in Kuala Lumpur on May 4-5. Working Abroad is one...
View ArticleSame-sex marriage and skilled migration visas
Some of the claims in a recent mainstream media report about same-sex marriage and skilled migration were wrong. Brian Greig’s Sydney Morning Herald report ‘Banning gay marriage impacts on skilled...
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Working Abroad Expo – Singapore
More than 2000 residents attended the recent Working Abroad expo in Singapore, with DIAC presentation sessions proving popular throughout. Many Singapore residents spoke to our experts about migrating...
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Student visa numbers returning to sustainable growth
Statistics released in the annual Student Visa Program Trends report show that student visa numbers have experienced a return to sustainable growth in the last two years. This is part of a broader...
View ArticleWhat you need to know before coming to Australia.
Thinking of coming to Australia for a holiday, work, business or to study? Before you do, there are a number of important things you should know before applying for, or being granted, an Australian...
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Introduction of payment for visa legislation
On 14 December 2015 new legislation was introduced addressing payment for visas activity through criminal, civil and administrative sanctions, and visa cancellation powers. Asking for,...
View ArticleImmiAccount – used by more than three million people
Our ImmiAccount online tool recently reached a significant milestone when the total number of ImmiAccounts passed three million. In 2014, ImmiAccount won the Australian ICT Excellence in Service...
View ArticleTips on lodging Partner visa applications
Applications for Partner (Temporary) visas (subclass 820) and Partner (Provisional) visas (subclass 309) are currently taking between 12 and 15 months to process, due to high demand. If you are...
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Continuing your studies in Australia
If you are looking to continue studying in Australia, compile all the necessary documents and lodge your application early. This means we can process your application faster, however, each application...
View ArticleLodge a complete General Skilled Migration application for a quicker result
Have you been invited to apply for a General Skilled Migration visa through SkillSelect? Did you know most complete applications are finalised within three months of lodgement? Your application is...
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Student Guardian visa holders wanting to leave Australia temporarily
If you have a Guardian visa (subclass 580), you have certain conditions attached to your visa to ensure your nominated student(s) has appropriate welfare arrangements in place at all times as they are...
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Visa changes for innovation
This blog post is part of a series of three on our role in supporting the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda. On 7 December 2015, the Australian Government announced the...
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How to apply for an Entrepreneur visa
This blog post is part of a series of three on our role in supporting the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda. Australia’s new Entrepreneur visa was launched on 10 September...
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Tips to prepare your student visa application
From 1 July 2016, all student visa applications must be made online. Here’s some information to assist with preparing your application. Use the Document Checklist Tool on our website to see what types...
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