Posts Tagged ‘state sponsorship’

Delays to Introduction of SMP’s Likely

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
With the existing government in “caretaker” mode as a result of the recent federal election and the uncertainty surrounding the election outcome, it is likely that there will be delays in the approval and subsequent implementation of the new State Migration Plans (more…)

Changes to English Language Requirements for Registered Nurses

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

 

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, in conjunction with AHPRA have revised their policy for English language testing requirements for registered nurses.

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Victoria Skilled Migration Sponsorship Update

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Victoria has provided an update with regard to the announcement of their eagerly awaited state migration plan. (more…)

Skilled Migration Visa Processing Update

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

DIAC Minister Chris Evans has now announced the new processing priorities for general skilled migration visas. (more…)

The Importance of State/Territory Nomination

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

With the coming changes to the skilled migration program on 1 July 2010 the reasons for making state/territory sponsorship a fundamental part of your migration strategy become even more compelling. (more…)

Skilled Independent Migration – The Way Ahead Post 1 July 2010

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Through a series of presentation rolled out across Australia in the last 2 weeks, DIAC have signaled the way ahead for the GSM program. (more…)

DIAC Change Business Visa Requirements

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

On 19 April 2010, DIAC minister Chris Evans advised of changes to Business Skills Visa regulatory requirements.   The changes are as follows: (more…)

Immigration South Australia Suspending State Sponsorship

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Immigration South Australia has announced that they will be suspending their online application facility for skilled migration sponsorships.  (more…)

South Australia Changes Skills Demand List

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

South Australia has announced an updated skills in demand list that is effective from April 2010.  (more…)

GSM Changes – The Writing Was (and still is) on The Wall

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Well, it is now over a week since DIAC Minister Chris Evans announced his latest round of policy changes to the general skilled migration (GSM) program.  While changes to the (more…)