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AustraliaHere is an update from VETASSESS: Applications for several professional and trade applications are now being processed slowly. While we address COVID-related personnel concerns, we anticipate this to be a temporary situation. We regret the inconvenience. We prioritize responding to consumers quickly, and we are aiming to shorten the time it takes to conduct assessments.…
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AustraliaApplications submitted in early March are presently being assigned for processing by Migration Tasmania. They cannot prioritize applications based on expired visas, English test scores, or other expiring papers since they have a significant number of applications on hand, many of which have conflicting deadlines. For the aforementioned reasons, kindly avoid from sending emails asking…
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AustraliaSkilled Independent visa category set for rapid growth The Albanese Government plans to increase the number of openings in the Skilled Independent category (Subclass 189) in 2022–23, most likely beginning later this month. The category of Skilled Independent best describes Australia as a country of immigrant settlers. Governments have increased immigration numbers through this very…
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AustraliaNSW occupation list website details updated as follows: Information about eligible occupations for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) and Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491) will be made available shortly. Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/nsw-skilled-occupation-lists At Apical Immigration Experts, we guide your clients with the best possibilities of moving to Australia (https://www.immigrationxperts.com/australia-pr-points-calculator/) with regards to their professional background. To Stay…
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AustraliaNEW PATHWAY FOR TSS VISA HOLDERS WITH OCCUPATION IN SHORT-TERM LIST From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2024, TSS visa holders in Short term occupation list can access Permanent Residence visa SC 186 if they meet the requirement under Temporary Residence Stream GRANDFATHERING PROVISIONS EXTEND The grandfathering provisions, which provide age exemption for certain…
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AustraliaWith Australia stepping into the post-COVID era, the government has introduced certain immigration and visa rule changes intending to spur economic recovery and tackle skilled labor shortages many industries are going through. These changes, which came into effect on 1st July 2022, will act as a boon for skilled migrant workers who opted to stay…
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AustraliaSkilled Migration Program Updates – 2022-23 Program Year update Migration Tasmania is presently seeking guidance on nomination allocation for the 2022-23 program year from the Australian Government. Once the quota is obtained, information on the quota and timelines for accepting new applications will be published on the Migration Tasmania website and in subsequent news releases.…
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CanadaThe following is a notice that ACS has posted on their website: Cost & Charges Please read the Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants for a thorough description of the application type requirements so that you may submit the appropriate skills application. All fees for assessing skills include eight assessment episodes per application. An evaluation episode…
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AustraliaMigration Tasmania is now allocating for processing applications submitted in early February. They are unable to prioritize applications based on expired visas, English exams, or other time-sensitive papers due to the high volume of pending applications and conflicting deadlines. Please do not send emails demanding priority for the aforementioned reasons. You will be informed of…
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AustraliaThe ACT has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation). The highest ranked Matrix in each occupation were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut‑off for selection depended on the remaining monthly allocation, the date and time of Matrix submission, occupation cap and demand. The greater the…
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