2016-17 Skilled Occupation List (SOL): submissions now being accepted
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Submissions for what occupations should be added or removed on the occupation lists for many skilled visas are now being accepted.
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Fair Work High income threshold increases, Occupation Lists with errors
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The Fair Work High Income Threshold receives its yearly indexing, affecting those wanting to be exempt from the age restrictions for a Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa or a Subclass 187 - Regional visa. The occupation lists for many visas have been found with unwittingly omitted occupations.
Read MoreA new dawn…but not for Ministers of Religion
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A new occupation list has been released. Ministers of Religion are specifically removed from all occupations lists. Instead, they will need to apply for and be approved a labour agreement.
Read MoreNew ways to English [pun intended] and the Australia-China Free Trade Agreement
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English language ability is vital for many different skilled visas. Soon, there will be more English language tests approved for visa applicants to submit to support evidence of English. Also, Australia and China are set to enter a free trade agreement.
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