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The new entrepreneur stream for the Subclass 188 and 888 - Business Innovation and Investment visas. Also, those with masters by research and doctoral graduates will stand to score more points for General Skilled Migration visas, including the Subclass 189 - Independent visa and Subclass 489 - Skilled - Regional (Provisional) visa.
Read MoreSponsors for partner and prospective marriage visas will be subject to toughened character requirements for any applications made on or after 18 November 2016. This will affect Subclass 820/801 - Partner visas, Subclass 309/100 - Partner visas, and Subclass 300 - Prospective Marriage visas.
Read MoreAn investigation revealing which occupations have been refused most in nomination applications for Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visas.
Read MoreAn article claims the Department of Education and Training recommended that medical practitioners be removed from the Skilled Occupation List. This would affect registered doctors applying for Subclass 189 - Independent visas and Subclass 489 - Skilled - Regional (Provisional) visas.
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