Unpacking the politics of Australian immigration

Unpacking the politics of Australian immigration

A detailed analysis on the on the recent politics on Australia’s permanent migration intake with reference to regulatory changes, statistics and what the future may bring.

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Global Talent Scheme visa pilot begins

Global Talent Scheme visa pilot begins

The Global Talent Scheme pilot programme is currently underway and will run initially until 30 June 2019. Operating under the Subclass 482 - Temproary Skill Shortage visa programme but without any regulations clarifying criteria, it appears to be available only if the Department of Home Affairs are satified their policy objectives have been met.

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ImmiAccount down after 29 June; facial images required for TSS and ENS/RSMS visas from 1 July 2018

ImmiAccount down after 29 June; facial images required for TSS and ENS/RSMS visas from 1 July 2018

ImmiAccount will be down sometime after close of business Australian Eastern Standard Time on Friday for platform upgrades. One new feature will be for Subclass 482 – Temporary Skill Shortage visa, Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa, and Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa applicants to provide a biometric facial image as part of any application from 1 July 2018.

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