WA rolls out their Graduate Occupation List; job offer required

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WA rolls out their Graduate Occupation List; job offer required

The WA Government released their Graduate Occupation List (GOL), which is a list for graduates of WA universities seeking a nomination for either a Subclass 190 – Skilled – Nominated visa or a Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visa. While the list is extensive, additional requirements such as needing to secure relevant employment, and an invitation system might make the new scheme less appealing when compared with other states.

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WA announces Graduate Skilled Occupation List for skilled visas

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WA announces Graduate Skilled Occupation List for skilled visas

The Government of Western Australia has announced they will be offering a pathway to a skilled visas to certain international students studying a PhD, Masters and other higher degrees and create a Graduate Skilled Migration List, most likely for either Subclass 190 - Nominated visas and Subclass 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) visas.

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Unpacking the politics of Australian immigration

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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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General Skilled Migration visa pass mark increased to 65 points from 1 July 2018

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General Skilled Migration visa pass mark increased to 65 points from 1 July 2018

The pool and pass mark for all General Skilled Migration visas will increase from 60 to 65 points from 1 July 2018. This higher threshold, though, will not apply to any visa application which received an invitiation to apply before this date. This will not have any foreseeable effect on Subclass 189 - Independent visas or Subclass 489 - Skilled - Regional (Provisional) visas sponsored by an eleigible relative because no invitiation have been issued for 65 points in many months. It may, however, have serious repercussions to Subclass 190 - Nominated visas and Subclass 489 - Skilled - Regional (Provisional) visas nominated by a State or Territory as they are not subject to ranking.

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