GSM Processing Update 26 July 2011 Effective from 1 July 2011, the Department of Immigration & Citizenship has introduced new priority processing arrangements. Read More
Major changes to Australia’s Skilled Migration Program 25 July 2011 The Australian Government has decided on a number of major changes to the Skilled Migration Programme that will completely alter the way skilled migrants are admitted into Australia. Read More
An increased number of Family Visas to Australia will be granted in FY2011-2012 30 June 2011 The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, has announced that the number of visas granted under various parent and family visa programs will be increased by 16% to 10,700 for the 2011 – 2012 financial year. Read More
Changes to the GSM Points Test – English language requirements 30 June 2011 On July 1 2011 a new points test came into force for General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa applicants. Read More
Changes to the GSM Points Test – Community language points 30 June 2011 On July 1 2011 a new points test will come into force for General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa applicants. Read More
457 Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold to increase to $49,330 from 1 July 2011 29 June 2011 The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has announced an increase in the minimum salary payable to employees nominated under the subclass 457 visa scheme. Read More
