2020

  Victoria’s skilled visa nomination program is now closed as we have filled the places provided to us by the Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs for the 2019-20 program year. This includes both the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). Applications received prior to 28 May

    As a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AIM Business School has created the Australian Leaders Scholarship to help people emerge from this crisis stronger by providing $500 towards each unit studied.   To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the existing entry criteria plus one additional year of management experience. They

  20th May 2020 – Last update on Visa application processing times. 491 Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) (State/Territory Government Nominated Regional): from 58 to 76 days 189 Skilled Independent (subclass 189) (Points-Tested): from 13 to 14 months 190 Skilled Nominated (subclass 190): from 5 to 7 months 485 Temporary Graduate (graduate work):

  COVID-19 Update: Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the announcement on updates to the skilled migration occupation lists has been delayed. This page will be kept up to date with the most current information the Department has regarding the timing of the announcement.

    The NSW Government has announced it will fund temporary crisis accommodation for stranded international students.   The $20 million package includes a temporary housing scheme delivered through approved student accommodation or homestay providers.   Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said increased support would also be provided via the International Legal

  CANBERRA MATRIX – INVITATION ROUND ALL matrix expir​e 6 months after submission date if an invitation is not issued. 37. Invitation date:  12 May 2020   ACT 190 Nomination – invitations issued: 210   All Matrix submitted: 110 to 70 points 65 point Matrix submitted: on or after 12 November 2019 and on or

    Invitation date: 8 May 2020 ACT 190 Nomination – invitations issued: 65   All Matrix submitted: 130 to 70 points ACT 491 Nomination – No invitations were issued as there are sufficient 491 applications in the queue to meet the May 2020 monthly allocation of 491 nomination places.   Source: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/canberra-matrix-invitation-round/

    Occupations under review on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List   The following occupation on the Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List is now under review.   Radiation Oncologist (253918).   Invitations to apply for WA State nomination for this occupation will be limited. If you have already received an invitation, your

  A range of government assistance is available to temporary and provisional visa holders impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information please contact the agency responsible or visit the website listed. Temporary changes to the Seasonal Worker Programme, Pacific Labour Scheme and the Working Holiday Maker visa program On 4 April the Commonwealth Government announced changes