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Why Pro-Immigration Australia is the best version of a country.

Over the last few years and especially weeks, meaning of the term immigrant has changed and what it stands for. Whether it’s illegal or legal, most of the countries have a lot of strict and inhuman rules regarding that area. Only few countries understand the positive effects of having immigrants and Australia is one of … Continue reading Why Pro-Immigration Australia is the best version of a country.

TOEFL-PBT no longer accepted as evidence of English Student Visa Applicants

TOEFL-PBT or Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-Based test which was previously used as a tool by the Department of Home Affairs to measure the English skills of foreign applicants whose native language was not English is now withdrawn by a legislative instrument broadcasted on June 5, 2018. The test was designed for … Continue reading TOEFL-PBT no longer accepted as evidence of English Student Visa Applicants

Recent Reports recommend making changes to Australia’s Skill Occupation List –

The Department of Jobs and Small Business is responsible for undertaking a regular review of the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL), the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and the Regional Occupation List (ROL). These occupation lists are used for skilled migration to meet the needs of the Australian economy. Given below is the … Continue reading Recent Reports recommend making changes to Australia’s Skill Occupation List –

Pool and Pass Marks for General Skilled Migration Visas Instrument 2018

The Pool and Pass marks for the following three subclasses increase to 65 where an application is made on or after 1st July 2018 in response to an invitation given on or after 1 July 2018: Skilled Independent (permanent) (class SI) subclass – 189 Skilled Independent (permanent) (class SN) subclass – 190 Skilled Regional Sponsored … Continue reading Pool and Pass Marks for General Skilled Migration Visas Instrument 2018

Longer Tourist Visa for Parents of Australians

DIAC has made changes in Tourist Visa which would enable parents of Australian Citizen and permanent residents to visit Australia for longer period. These changes will allow parents who meet the criteria to have regular extended visits with their family in Australia without needing to apply for a new visa. Multiple entry visas with a … Continue reading Longer Tourist Visa for Parents of Australians

Melbourne, Australia has been ranked as world’s best city to live

In the survey of 140 cities around the globe, Melbourne Australia’s second largest city has secured first rank with a score of 97.5%. Three other Australia cities are in the top 10, the country’s capital Sydney is at Sixth rank and Perth & Adelaide on eighth rank. Canada’s city Vancouver is at third rank and … Continue reading Melbourne, Australia has been ranked as world’s best city to live

Fourteen richest Indians who are settled in abroad.

The only Indian billionaires who are often seen in the news are Ambani’s and the Tata’s. Nevertheless there are also other successful Indians who have earned fame and wealth on a global scale and chose to live abroad. This list comprises of the first fourteen richest Indians settled in abroad in order of their wealth. … Continue reading Fourteen richest Indians who are settled in abroad.

Boom in Australian Mining industry ” Open doors for Asian immigrant

“Boom in Western Australian economy has forced Australian immigration minister to include PERTH in regional migration scheme to help growing industries of WA to acquire skilled immigrants at the earliest. “Australia has become top destination for migrants from China & India in this year. Australia has welcomed 29,547 Australian migrants from China and 21,768 from … Continue reading Boom in Australian Mining industry ” Open doors for Asian immigrant

Australia’s new immigration system”Skill Select” will be live from 1st July, 2012

DIAC has introduced new system “Skill Select” which will be live from 1st July, 2012. DIAC believes that the system willfilter applicants who can meet the needs of Australian skilled workforce, will reduce processing times and speed up the movement of skilled workforce. Under Skillselect skilled migrant who wish to migrate to Australia, will now … Continue reading Australia’s new immigration system”Skill Select” will be live from 1st July, 2012

Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Updated for the year 2012-2013

The SOL determines which occupations are eligible for independent and family sponsored skilled migration to Australia and identifies occupations which are of high value. Based on expert advice form Skills Australia, the Australian Government has updated its SOL list for the year 2012-13. The updated SOL features 192 high value occupations in which 4 occupations … Continue reading Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Updated for the year 2012-2013

Accountants have demand in Australia

The migration of accountants in Australia has been doubled during 2010-11, despite of this there is still more demands for accountants. The huge increase in numbers of accountants obtaining skilled migration visas to Australia has still not fulfilled the demand for Accountants in Australia. Therefore DIAC intends to keep the occupation on the Skilled Occupation … Continue reading Accountants have demand in Australia

59 Occupations Previously Removed From The ROL In 2017 Added To Occupations List

Good news for human resource specialists and policy analysts as they find a migration pathway again due to the addition of occupations as changes were made to the Regional Occupations List(ROL) for the Skilled Regional (Provisional) subclass 489 visa. This particular visa is a provisional, or temporary visa valid up to 4 years, offering a … Continue reading 59 Occupations Previously Removed From The ROL In 2017 Added To Occupations List

10 powerful reasons why you should study in the land of OZ

Millennials these days choose to study in abroad because of the quality courses provided by universities which fulfills today’s job requisites. However with numerous tailor made and unique courses popping up it becomes hard to choose the right one. Not to mention living situations which also add up to the pros and cons when choosing … Continue reading 10 powerful reasons why you should study in the land of OZ

Is mass immigration a boon?

The debate over immigration in the recent years has steadily gained momentum. Arguments against and for the topic are quite convincing however that doesn’t affect the steady rise in international immigration at all. In fact, scholars deem mass immigration as a good sign for long-term economic growth. But how do people from different cultural, social, … Continue reading Is mass immigration a boon?

Which country follows the Aussie dream? Recent Statistical Record answers

The new statistical figure released by ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) identifies that a maximum number of migrants have come from India, China and England. According to the Australian Census and Migrants Integrated Dataset, between January 2000 and August 2016, 2.2 million permanent migrants were recorded. In that specific tenure, 292,000 migrants were from India … Continue reading Which country follows the Aussie dream? Recent Statistical Record answers

Executive, Political and Industrial views on Australian Immigration.

After the Australian population hit the 25 million mark, liberal senator Dean Smith is pushing for the government to make a senate inquiry into the population surge, reports The Australian. While Multicultural Affairs minister Alan Tudge has said that there is no need for a population inquiry, senator Smith maintains the importance of listening and … Continue reading Executive, Political and Industrial views on Australian Immigration.