1,447 articles · Page 143 of 145 — the latest immigration news and visa updates for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the UAE.
28 January 2014 DIBP is acting quickly to cancel dubious partner visas with already over 1000 partner visas cancelled, including permanent visas, over the last 3 years. It has been estimated that over 30 per cent of marriages in Australia involve migrant spouses. And the numbers are increasing as visa regulations in other classes get…
Read more →22 January 2014 The new criteria for State nomination will be released at 12.00pm on 1 March 2014. Until its release, the 2012-13 State nomination criteria will remain in place. If you receive an invitation to apply for State nomination before the release of the new criteria, your application will not be affected.
Read more →Engineers Australia recognises the TOEFL iBT® test for migration English Language Test: TOEFL IbT From the 26 January 2014, Engineers Australia will be accepting the TOEFL IbT as anEnglish Language Test: TOEFL IbT From the 1st January 2014, Engineers Australia will be accepting the TOEFL IbT as anEnglish Language Test: TOEFL IbT From the 26…
Read more →20 January 2014 Applications for student visas by Indian student increased between July and September last year. The latest immigration figures show 4,148 Indians made offshore applications for student visas during the two months, more than double the figure for the same period in 2012. Also, more than 90 per cent of Indians who applied…
Read more →23rd January 2014 Recent Parliamentary documents suggests that there remains a concerning trend showing an increasing gap between 457 Visa application lodgements and actual job vacancies and unemployment in Australia. The trend has had analysts suggesting that employers are seeking the services of overseas workers in place of Australian workers. Most subclass 457 visa holders…
Read more →13 January 2014 Australia’s productivity is steadily slipping down and will continue to do so if skilled migration numbers are not increased quickly. The current migration intake of 190,000 a year is not enough to sustain productivity, says the Australian Industry Group (AIG). It says that Australia needs a steady increase in migration intake every…
Read more →Australia 4th December 2013 DIBP announces limit of 35 invitations for subclass 489 Due to a large number of applications there will be a limit of 35 invitations for subclass 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) (Sponsored) visas until further notice. This change will be implemented from the 16 December 2013 invitation round. Please note that…
Read more →Sunday, June 02, 2013 Although it has not been officially announced, rumours are that the Quebec Immigrant Investor Programme will reopen and begin accepting a limited number of applications on August 1, 2013. The programme, which leads to a Canadian permanent resident visa, has been closed for more than a year. Applicants must be able…
Read more →960 EOIs were selected under the SkillSelect System for General Skilled Migration (GSM) to Australia during the selection round held on 16 September 2013 Skilled – Independent Visa – 921 EOI – cut-off points 60 Skilled – Regional Provisional Visa – 39 EOIs – cut-off points 60 Those selected will be issued Invitation To Apply…
Read more →Australia’s unemployment rate fell unexpectedly from 5.8 per cent to 5.6 per cent last month, helped by a decline in workforce participation and some modest job creation. The number of people employed rose by 9,100 in September, seasonally adjusted, with growth in both full-time jobs (up 5,000) and part-time positions (up 4,100), according to the…
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