Important changes to processing arrangements for Partner (Permanent) Visas 3 October 2010 An application for a Partner (Temporary) visa is also an application for a Partner (Permanent) visa. Read More
Waiver of the health criterion now available in NSW By Jane Smith, Immigration Barrister 27 September 2010 From 22 September 2010, it is possible for applicants in NSW to obtain a waiver of the health criterion where they have applied for the following permanent visas Read More
State or Territory Nomination Under General Skilled Migration 27 September 2010 At the present time, State and Territory governments have not released their migration plans for subclass 176/886 visas. Read More
Recent Changes to Skills Assessment for Nurses and Midwives 20 September 2010 The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) recently announced changes which favours the recognition of registered nurses and midwives from member states of the European Union. Read More
Changes to the Australian Institute of Management’s Criteria for Manager for the Purpose of Migration 20 September 2010 The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) has introduced changes in its assessment criteria for Manager for the Purpose of Migration to Australia. Read More
Decision ready checklists for General Skilled Migration applications 20 September 2010 n order to speed up processing of visa applications, the Department of Immigration team in Brisbane has recently announced a ‘Decision Ready Checklist’ system. Read More
