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Proposed changes to the skilled occupation lists by the Department of Jobs and Small Businesses were released yesterday. While the final decision rests with the Department of Home Affairs, it offers a key insight into what occupations may be at risk. Seventeen occupations have been recommended to be removed from the Short-Term Skilled Occupation List.
Read MoreA 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 MoreThe new regulations for the Subclass 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage visa has been released and will begin on 18 March 2018. Also, there are some important changes to Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme and Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas.
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