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Australia experienced mass migration during the pandemic, and the government is considering increasing skilled immigrationAustralia
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Australia experienced mass migration during the pandemic, and the government is considering increasing skilled immigration

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his support for an increase in the number of permanent migrants to Australia after Labor ministers Last week warned of a dramatic increase in immigration: In response to the issue of visa backlogs and migration, Anthony Albanese stated that Australia must improve the avenues for workers to establish long-term residency…

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ACT Critical Skills List UpdateAustralia
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ACT Critical Skills List Update

On July 11, 2022, the ACT Critical Skills List was last updated. Regardless of when they were filed, it applies to every Canberra Matrix. To ensure that the ACT Migration Program reacts to the changing key skills requirements of the ACT economy, we will update the list each year before the start of the new…

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VETASSESS UpdateAustralia
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VETASSESS Update

Here 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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The skilled independent visa category is projected to develop rapidlyAustralia
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The skilled independent visa category is projected to develop rapidly

Skilled 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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NSW Skilled Migration UpdateAustralia
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NSW Skilled Migration Update

NSW 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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Australia’s Latest Immigration/Visa Rule Changes, Effective From 1st July 2022Australia
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Australia’s Latest Immigration/Visa Rule Changes, Effective From 1st July 2022

With 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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Tasmania Skilled Migration Program UpdateAustralia
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Tasmania Skilled Migration Program Update

Skilled 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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ACS Skills Assessment UpdateCanada
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ACS Skills Assessment Update

The 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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Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 16 June 2022Australia
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Canberra Matrix Invitation Round: 16 June 2022

The 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 demand…

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‘Clearing pending visa applications our top priority’: Immigration Minister Andrew GilesAustralia
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‘Clearing pending visa applications our top priority’: Immigration Minister Andrew Giles

Andrew Giles, the current immigration minister of Australia, has criticized the previous Morrison administration for ignoring immigration duties. Additionally, he stated during the FECCA 2022 conference that the incoming administration is striving to reduce the waiting period for parent visas. Andrew Giles, the recently sworn-in Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs, delivered…

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