2019
AUSTRALIA IMMIGRATION NEWS
Australia immigration major contributor to population growth
Australia immigration is the major contributor to population growth in the country, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). In 2018, the population of
Australia immigration target should be more than 190,000: Expert Says
Australia should have kept its annual permanent immigration target at 190,000, the Infrastructure Summit of the Australian Financial Review has been told. In March 2019, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Australian citizenship processing time drops by 10 per cent
The processing time of applications for Australian citizenship came down by 10 percent in 2019, according to the data released by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The Australian Department
Australia Immigration level touched record high in 2018
Australia immigration levels soared to a new record high in 2018, with 832,560 people migrating to the country permanently or on a long-term basis in 2018. It means a 7.1
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A golden chance for low-skilled workers to migrate to Australia
As part of improving the immigration policies to match the needs of specific locations in the country, the Government of Australia has launched a work visa that will enable people
Applicants may have to pass a values test for Australian permanent residence
Australia may introduce a “values test” for those who apply for Australian permanent residence in the country, revealed Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The test is proposed as a means
BC PNP issues 241 invitations to Skills Immigration, Express Entry candidates
In the draw that held on July 11, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 241 invitations for provincial nomination. The invitations were sent to skilled workers and
India emerges topmost source for Australian citizenship
India has become the top source of Australian citizenship in the last five years, pushing the United Kingdom to the second place, according to data released to the Federal Parliament.
Immigrants make Australia a better place, says report
A report has been released by the Treasury and the Department of Home Affairs that says that migration is making Australians wealthier. The report observes that skilled migrants are delivering
Changes to be expected in Australia Skilled Occupation List from 1st of July
Australia Skilled Occupation List: Expected Changes As per the changes introduced to the Australia Skilled Occupation List, certain occupations will be possibly removed from the Short Term Skilled Occupation List
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The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged the government to almost double the skilled migration program annual
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On December 11, 2023, the government of Australia unveiled a new Migration Strategy, outlining significant changes to the country’s immigration
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Australia has recently announced a new Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL), which aims to allow sponsored skilled workers to
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The Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa, recently introduced by Australia, helps international skilled workers and their families to live
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Australia may introduce a “values test” for those who apply for Australian permanent residence in the country, revealed Australian Prime
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As part of improving the immigration policies to match the needs of specific locations in the country, the Government of
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The results of the Australian Subclass 189 – Skilled – Independent visa, and Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
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In the latest Australia SkillSelect draw held on July 26, a total of 750 candidates received invitations. Among the invited,
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In the Australia SkillSelect round held in March 2020, a total of 2050 candidates received invitations to submit visa application.
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In the Australia SkillSelect round held on April 11, a total of 100 candidates received invitations. Of the total number