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A Freedom of Information request explains the policy of occupation ceilings and how they are calculated for the Subclass 189 - Skilled Independent visa and Subclass 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa where sponsored by an eligible relative. Accountants and chefs are considered high risk, however, no explanation is given.
Read MoreAustralian’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.
Read MoreA Freedom of Information request to the Department of Home Affairs earlier this year reveals shockingly that over half of all Subclass 309/100 - Partner and Subclass 820/801 partner visas are refused when a migration agent has not been appointed.
Read MoreThe 2018 Federal Budget handed down last night contained the surprise announcement of a pathway for permanent residence for Subclass 405 - Investor Retirement and the already repealed Subclass 410 – Retirement visa holders. Once established there will be no visa available for those wanting to retire in Australia.
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