In April the Department of Immigration and Citizenship conducted two SkillSelect invitation rounds. The first round was conducted on the 1st of April, with the second round following on the 22nd, reaching a total of 2000 invitations. A further 3 occupations have been added to the list of occupations that has reached the occupation ceiling
Migrating to Australia – A Quick Guide To Help You Get Started
For most people the thought of migrating to Australia comes paired with questions about visa options, shipping and the cost of living – to name a few. It’s a time consuming endeavour and it certainly isn’t suitable for everyone, but for those who’d like to realise their dream of living in Australia, it also comes
8 Tips to Help You Choose a Suitable Australian Migration Agency
After recently meeting with clients we once again heard of the difficulties that some prospective migrants face when choosing a migration agent, and it pains us to say that we believe there are misleading agents out there. We don’t like to point the finger at others, so we won’t, but we will give you some
Australian Government Meets Immigration Targets for 2011/2012
It was recently reported that the Australian Government has met it’s immigration targets for the year 2011 to 2012, which reached a total of 185,000 migrants. India, China and the United Kingdom where the top three sources for immigration, with a joint total of 43.2 per cent. With Australia currently experiencing vast skills shortages, the
Migrating to Australia: Culture Shock or Paradise?
I found an article not so long ago about a middle aged British expat who shared his story with the Telegraph newspaper after migrating to Australia. Unfortunately the reality didn’t measure up to his expectations and he decided to return to the United Kingdom. After reading his article I could empathise with his point of
More Irish Seek Brighter Future In Australia
A recent report by Sky News has indicated that the number of Irish citizens relocating to Australia has doubled from 2010 to 2011. The economic woes of late are forcing more and more Irish folk to consider a life abroad. With inflation rising and the Euro crisis deteriorating, the vast majority of families and businesses
De Facto Partner Visa Application Rescued By Migration Agent
Happy couple with Australian partner visa Jackie (Australian citizen sponsor) and Neil (visa applicant) met through work in London in June 2006. They got along well and shared many things in common. Jackie and Neil socialised outside of work and became close friends. Soon after a relationship began but they weren’t sure how long the
Why Britons Emigrate To Australia
Why are so many British citizens emigrating to Australia? How does life in Australia compare to life in the UK? Do I qualify for a visa to Australia? If you’re thinking about relocating to Australia, you’ve probably asked yourself some similar questions. In this article I hope to shed some light on why a lot
NSW State Migration Plan Announced; Effective From 3rd March 2011
The NSW State Migration Plan will be subject to capping which will limit the number of skilled migrants that may be sponsored by Industry & Investment NSW each year from the agreed NSW State Sponsorship Eligibility Lists. There are 138 occupations on the NSW State Migration Plan, including eighteen occupations that are not listed on
Skilled Migration: Introduction Of New Points Test
Skilled migration visa applications will be subject to a new points test which will take effect from 1 July 2011. The aim of the changes is to strike a greater balance between all the different factors that are considered when assessing a skilled migration visa application. It is hoped that by emphasising high level qualifications,