Getting Married While Waiting for a Skilled Visa? Here’s What You Need to Know! If you applied for a Skilled Migration visa (Subclass 189, 190, or 491) as a single applicant and later got married, you might be at risk of losing 10 points from your application. Here’s why: How Partner Points Work When you…
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Key Policy Updates for Employer-Sponsored Visas (Subclass 186) & Regulation 5.19 The Department of Home Affairs has updated its procedural instructions (PI) for employer-sponsored visas, specifically Regulation 5.19 nominations and the Subclass 186 visa (Employer Nomination Scheme – ENS). These updates, which took effect from 7 December 2024, provide additional guidance for decision-makers on how…
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Faster & Cheaper TRA Skills Assessments for Housing Construction Occupations Great news for skilled workers in the housing construction sector! Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) has introduced a faster and more cost-effective pathway for skills assessments under the Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) program. What’s Changing? From 31 July 2024, applicants working in eligible housing construction occupations…
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Comprehensive Guide to General Skilled Migration (GSM): Subclass 189, 190, 491, and 191 Visas Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program provides a pathway for skilled individuals to migrate to Australia based on their qualifications, work experience, and English proficiency. The GSM program is points-tested and offers several visa options, including the Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass…
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