Immigration SA to re-open 188/132 State nomination applications
Immigration SA will re-open the application system for 188/132 State nomination applications from 7th June 2018. Once open, there will be a limited number of places available. Application availability...
View ArticleMaximum Age Limit for Partner Points in the General Skilled Migration Program
Applicants for a skilled migration visa can only claim points in the general points test if their partner is under 45 years of age, rather than under 50 years of age. Primary applicants for general...
View ArticleMigrants Could Face Conversational English Test Under New Plans
The Turnbull government is considering a basic conversational English test as a requirement for migrants to becoming Australian citizens. Citizenship Minister Alan Tudge is expected to announce the...
View ArticleNew Zealand proposes changes to work rights for international graduates
The New Zealand government has introduced proposals to revise the country’s rules for post-study work rights for visiting students. Under the proposed changes, students who have completed non-degree...
View ArticleChanges to Canada’s medical inadmissibility policy
The Government of Canada has announced changes to make the medical inadmissibility policy fairer and more inclusive for people with disabilities while continuing to protect publicly funded health and...
View ArticleEXPRESS ENTRY: INDIAN CITIZENS RECEIVE THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF ITAS IN 2017
In 2017, Indian citizens received more ITAs than citizens from any other country! Nearly 37,000 ITAs were issued to Indian citizens in 2017, making up 42% of the total ITAs issued. Citizens of China...
View ArticleEXPRESS ENTRY: TECH-RELATED OCCUPATIONS RECEIVE THE MOST ITAS IN 2017
In 2017, those working in tech-related occupations received the highest number of ITAs through Express Entry. Software engineers, computer programmers, and information systems professionals led the way...
View ArticleAlberta Express Entry Stream | News 2018
Effective June 14, 2018, the AINP has implemented a new Alberta Express Entry Stream. This stream will allow Alberta to nominate a limited number of qualified applicants from Immigration, Refugees and...
View ArticleIndia and the UK: Top source countries for Australian Citizenship
On average, persons born in India are the largest group applying for Australian citizenship based on the information contained in the House of Reps transcript dated Monday 18 June, 2018.
View ArticleImmigration SA—General Skilled Migration Temporary Closure
To complete system updates for the new program year Immigration SA will be closing the state nomination 190/489 application system from 9am on Monday 25 June and will re-open in the first week of July...
View ArticleDHA: SAF Levy and Tougher LMT Will Be Implemented Jul-Sep 2018
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has advised that the new Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) training levy is expected to commence in the first quarter of the 2018-2019 financial year. DHA has also...
View ArticleMinimum income thresholds Criteria Change for NZ Application
Income thresholds across a number of categories have increased to reflect changes to New Zealand benefit rates. The changes include: On 1 June 2018, the minimum income requirements for Samoan Quota...
View ArticleCIC Introduces New deadline to complete your Canada permanent resident...
The deadline to submit your application for permanent residence is now 60 days. If you were invited to apply before June 26, 2018, you still have 90 days to complete your application. If you’re invited...
View Article65 Points required for Australia Skilled Migration from 1st July 2018
Pool and pass mark to 65 for the following three subclasses where an application is made on or after 1 July 2018 in response to an invitation given on or after 1 July 2018: § Subclass 189 § Subclass...
View ArticleHow to Apply for Australian PR | Step by Step
Apply for Australian PR Australia is among a few countries that attract foreign nationals to visit, stay, work and study through it flexible and encouraging immigration policies. With over 28 percent...
View ArticleAustralia Immigration Consultants in Delhi
Australia Immigration Consultants Australia’s economy is more or less defined through its immigration policies for the migration of people from various parts of the world have not only helped develop...
View ArticleAustralia Immigration Process from India
Process of Australia Immigration from India The recent changes in the Australian immigration policy have made the migration to Australia a difficult process for several Indians; nevertheless, the...
View ArticleIndian population in Australia increases 30 per cent in less than two years
Indian population in Australia increases 30 per cent in less than two years The Indian population in Australia has exponentially grown in the last two years according to the latest figures released by...
View ArticleExpress Entry Draw 153 | Provincial Nominee Class Specific
Express Entry Draw 153 | Provincial Nominee Class Specific Under Express Entry Draw 153, 392 Express Entry candidates with provincial nominations will receive invitations to apply for Canadian...
View ArticleSouth Australia GSM Program Closed
South Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program for the 2019/20 financial year has closed. Immigration SA will no longer be accepting application for 190/491 state nomination visas....
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