New Skilled Migration Points Test 9 June 2011 On July 1, 2011 a new points test will come into force for a number of skilled migration visa applications. Read More
Priority Group 3 GSM applicants invited to obtain health and character clearances now 18 February 2011 In anticipation of priority group 2 General Skilled Migration (“GSM”) applications being finalised by the end of this financial year, DIAC has invited certain priority group 3 GSM applicants to obtain health and character clearances now. Read More
State Migration Plan for South Australia 8 January 2011 On 5 January 2011, a South Australian State Migration Plan (SMP) was announced. Read More
DIAC to Prioritise General Skilled Migration Applicants with an ANZSCO-Reviewed Skills Assessment from the Australian Computer Society 30 December 2010 In our article of 3 November 2010, we explained that the law does not allow an applicant to change their nominated skilled occupation after having lodged their GSM application. Read More
New Points Test for General Skilled Migration Announced 30 November 2010 A new points test for General Skilled Migration (GSM) was announced by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship on 11 November 2010. Read More
Victorian State Migration Plan 3 November 2010 On 1 November 2010 the Victorian Government announced and implemented its State Migration Plan. Read More
