Posts Tagged ‘wanted skills list’

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…)

Hansard Record Provides Insight into Future of GSM Visa Program

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Extracts from recent Hansard records from the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee Estimates reveal the following comments by the Immigration Minister that give some indication of his thinking for the future of the general skilled migration (more…)

Introdution of New Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Deferred

Friday, April 30th, 2010

DIAC has announced that the new skilled occupations list (SOL) that was due to be announced by end April 2010 has been deferred. (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…)

New Skilled Occupation List (SOL) - A Hint of What is to Come?

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Skilla Australia has been commissioned by the Australian Federal Government to provide a new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) to be applied to the general skilled migration (GSM) program.   This list is to be promulgated in (more…)