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Occupation lists for many skilled visas are split into separate lists. The high salary exemption for Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas is removed, meaning some applicants will be doomed.
Read MoreThe training benchmarks for a Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa will tighten from 1 July 2017. Accredited business sponsors for the Subclass 457 - Temporary Work (Skilled) visa will create four categories.
Read MoreIndian passport holders will now be able to apply for a Subclass 600 - Visitor visa online from 1 July 2017. Also, fees for an application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal will increase.
Read MoreWith the Australia-Singaporean relationship coming ever closer, Singaporeans will have access to a six-year Subclass 600 - Visitor visa as well as a number of places in the Subclass 462 - Work and Holiday visa program.
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