Permanent migration numbers expected to be down 10% due to integrity checks, processing delays

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Permanent migration numbers expected to be down 10% due to integrity checks, processing delays

Australian’s permanent migration numbers are set to come up around 10% short of the 190,000 total migration places this programme year. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs stated that this was because of increased integrity checks. Processing delays for Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas are revealed, with more than 40% of on-hand applications taking more than 12 months to process.

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It's here! TSS visa regulations released; 18 March 2018 rollout

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It's here! TSS visa regulations released; 18 March 2018 rollout

The new regulations for the Subclass 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage visa has been released and will begin on 18 March 2018. Also, there are some important changes to Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas.

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Occupation List Changes: Recruitment consultants survive, Building Associates and Hair or Beauty Salon Mangers gone

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Occupation List Changes: Recruitment consultants survive, Building Associates and Hair or Beauty Salon Mangers gone

Important changes to the occupation lists see recruitment consultants survive but require a base salary of AUD 90,000 among other things to satisfy the caveat.

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IMPORTANT 457/TSS and ENS/RSMS update: Occupation list and proposed transitional arrangements

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IMPORTANT 457/TSS and ENS/RSMS update: Occupation list and proposed transitional arrangements

More important updates to the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa and transitional arrangements for Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas.

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