402 articles · Page 11 of 41 — the latest immigration news and visa updates for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the UAE.
AustraliaThe 2022-23 General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is now open and the South Australian Government has published a revised skilled occupation list, outlining the skills it seeks to fill through overseas talent as well as migrants already living and working in South Australia. The list is one of the nation’s most expansive, with skilled migrants,…
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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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CanadaOn August 23, 2022, the most recent BC PNP targeted draws were held. Candidates who fit certain essential BC PNP categories were requested to submit an application for a provincial nomination for a Canadian PR Visa. Around 200 skilled individuals were given the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in British Columbia. The following are…
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CanadaThe details of the eighth (8th) Expression of Interest (EOI) draw of the year 2022, held on August 18, 2022, were published on August 22, 2022, by the Office of Immigration of Prince Edward Island (PEI). There were 121 invitations to apply for permanent residence in Prince Edward Island for skilled foreign workers. Invites to…
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Australia2022-23 SNMP program changes – expansion of the occupations available under General stream Schedule 1 & 2 – Changes to the State nomination requirements The WA Government has made changes to its migration program to support skilled workers looking to migrate to Western Australia including increasing occupations eligible for skilled migration in WA by around…
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CanadaThe Expression of Interest (EOI) process was used by the Canadian state of Saskatchewan to conduct the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Draw on August 18, 2022. A total of 668 immigrants were asked to apply for permanent residence in Saskatchewan based on the in-demand profile. The following is a list of the draw’s characteristics,…
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AustraliaSouth Australia has received an interim allocation of nomination places from the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs for the 2022–23 program year and will be opening the State’s Skilled & Business Migration programs soon. South Australia’s interim nomination allocation The interim allocation for South Australia is: • General Skilled Migration Program: 5,880 places •…
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AustraliaMigration Queensland – Skilled Workers Living in Queensland Criteria Updated Have a minimum points score of 80 or higher on the 190-point test, with the exception of trades occupations*, which need a score of 75 or higher. An ANZSCO occupation grouping that starts with the number 3 is considered a trade occupation. Source: https://migration.qld.gov.au/visa-options/skilled-visas/skilled-workers-living-in-queensland At…
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CanadaNo Program Specified Number of invitations issued: 2,250 Rank required to be invited to apply: 2,250 or above Date and time of round: August 17, 2022 at 13:43:47 UTC CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 525 Tie-breaking rule: December 28, 2021 at 11:03:15 UTC Since July, Canada has held four Express Entry draws for all…
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CanadaThe British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC-PNP) conducted five (5) draws on August 16, 2022, for specific tech, healthcare, and education-related occupations, in accordance with the Express Entry BC (EEBC) and Skills Immigration (SI) programmes. Almost 228 skilled individuals were given the opportunity to apply for permanent residence in British Columbia. The following are the…
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