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Announcements today show that Australia’s economic recovery has outpaced the coronavirus pandemic with the need to more than double the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) and allowing WHMs on 417 visas still in Australia to count work in the hospitality and tourism sectors in certain areas of Australia towards their 2nd or 3rd 417 visa.
Read MoreAn update from the Department of Education, Skills and Employment states the major skilled occupation review process that would have affected many skilled visas has been “put aside” due to COVID-19. While this may be relief for some, it may also have disadvantaged others.
Read MoreTwo important instruments were amended to account for shutdown periods and leave caused by the coronavirus pandemic to not disadvantage sponsored workers who would otherwise be eligible to apply for a Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa or Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visas under the Temporary Residence Transition stream.
Read MoreThe 2020-21 planning levels have been released. The full allocation and their differences compared to last year are assessed. GSM visas take a nosedive with 189 visa places down more than 60 per cent. The “bespoke” occupation list for the targeted invitation rounds of May and June 2020 has been uncovered. The acting Minister has also clarified partner visa English requirements.
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