Skill Select Invitations

FAQ Proposed Skilled Migrant Selection Model (the Model)

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/model-faq.pdf The following FAQs relate to the government’s decision to implement a new skilled migration selection model based on an Expression of Interest (EOI) and invitation to apply. The proposal…

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Change to Skilled Worker program

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/SkillsAssess/TRA/Pages/ChangetoSkilledWorkerProgram.aspx From 2 June 2011 all applicants for permanent migration, regardless of the visa type being applied for, will be assessed under the Offshore Skills Assessment Program where the applicant…

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Chris Bowen retreats in the face of Marcos Berenguel ruling

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/chris-bowen-retreats-in-the-face-of-marcos-berenguel-ruling/story-e6frgcjx-1225950306226 MMIGRATION Minister Chris Bowen has abandoned his attempt to limit the fallout from a High Court decision that helps foreign students win skilled migration visas. In the case of…

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Migrant skills go to the top of the list

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/migrant-skills-go-to-the-top-of-the-list/story-e6frgcjx-1225950294947 THE points system for skilled migrants that notoriously preferred hairdressers over Harvard scientists is about to be abolished. Immigration Minister Chris Bowen is scheduled to announce in Sydney tomorrow…

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