Others Wait Months — You Only Need ~10 Days? Newstars Helps You Secure VETASSESS Expedited Assessment for Finance, Marketing, Consulting, Teaching and Hundreds More Occupations — Act Now in the 65-Point Invitation Era!

June 19, 2026January 24, 2023 by Arthur

Late last year, Subclass 189 opened the skilled migration “talent race”, issuing 35,000 invitations in a single round — with large numbers of occupations qualifying at just 65 points, whether onshore or offshore. Read more: After years of high thresholds, Australia’s skilled migration finally hits 65 points! If you’re overseas, prepare now to seize this opportunity!

Queensland State Nomination Launches Priority Processing — This Week Only!

June 19, 2026January 23, 2023 by Arthur

So what about Queensland, the third-largest state? The policies announced at the start of the financial year were not particularly attractive, and invitations were issued slowly. As a result, by the end of 2022, Queensland had used only 24% of its 3,000 Subclass 190 allocation and just 23.6% of its 2,000 Subclass 491 allocation.

Parent Migration for One Parent First, Then Sponsor the Spouse — Does It Really Save Money? An In-Depth Guide to AoS Requirements and the Application Process

June 19, 2026January 23, 2023 by Arthur

Over the past six months, with more invitation rounds and faster visa processing, many applicants have received the PR they have long dreamed of. Once they have their own PR, many begin to think about lodging parent migration applications. With current wait times being very long — lodging Subclass 143 now could mean waiting over 10 years — there is no time to waste. Accordingly, enquiries about parent migration have been on the rise.

[Issue 269 — Australia Migration Weekly] Multiple states still have ample 190 quota! WA to accelerate processing and issue more invitations. Victorian Premier calls for higher skilled migration targets!

June 19, 2026January 22, 2023 by Arthur

I. WA Government: Processing to accelerate, no quota wasted — II. State nomination quotas remain abundant, most states under 50% used — III. Subclass 189 backlog rising fast; 190 still the fastest! — IV. Victorian Premier personally calls for more skilled migration quota! — V. Weekly roundup: visa grants, invitations, skills assessments and citizenship

[Issue 269] Australia Study Abroad Weekly Bulletin: Study-Friendly Migration Majors — No Background Required! More Universities Mandate Return to Campus! PCR Test Required Within 48 Hours to Enter China!

June 19, 2026January 21, 2023 by Arthur

This week’s highlights: – UWA announces mandatory return to in-person classes – Bond University adds occupational therapy bridging course — no prior background required – South Australia’s super-university merger back on track — will it actually happen this time? – 2023 Go8 postgraduate application deadlines – University of Tasmania: Semester 1 2023 online study capped at 4 weeks – China entry update: negative PCR test required within 48 hours of departure

Official Update: State 190/491 Quotas Remain Plentiful — Points Continue to Drop, Opportunities for Applicants Onshore and Offshore!

June 19, 2026January 20, 2023 by Arthur

The Department of Home Affairs has released actual state-nomination usage figures up to 31 December. Spurred by 35,000 Subclass 189 invitations in December, state-nominated programmes have been joining the race to attract skilled migrants.

Study in Australia, Migrate on Graduation — Two States Not to Miss! Accounting, IT and Other Popular Fields Invited at Low Points, No Points Race, Local Graduates Get the Best Deal

June 19, 2026January 20, 2023 by Arthur

Western Australia has expanded its occupation list again. In just half a financial year, the state has been remarkably active, with expansions concentrated in the WASMOL Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 under the General Stream. Of the two, Schedule 2 is the more widely applicable option, covering mainly common and in-demand occupations available to applicants who did not graduate in WA.

Skilled Migration Grants Still a Grind! Subclass 189 Backlog Soars to Nearly 32,000 — Three Regional Subclasses Combined Top 50,000 Awaiting Decision…..

June 19, 2026January 19, 2023 by Arthur

The overall approval trend for skilled migration to Australia has been improving, raising expectations of quick grants. However, once you join the queue, reality proves less optimistic than the official data suggests — the picture varies considerably across visa subclasses and occupations.

How Can Overseas Applicants Migrate “Directly” to Sydney or Melbourne? Every Pathway Leads to a Major City — Find the Right One for You!

June 19, 2026January 19, 2023 by Arthur

Sydney has consistently ranked among the world’s most liveable cities by the UN Human Settlements Programme for many consecutive years. Sydney boasts a highly developed financial, manufacturing, and tourism sector.

Man fined $3,300 and visa cancelled for carrying undeclared items at the border! Monash confirms: Semester 1 keeps online classes, Semester 2 returns to in-person!

June 19, 2026January 17, 2023 by Arthur

A recent report from Australia has served as a wake-up call for students about to arrive in the country: A Spanish man was stopped at Australian customs carrying undeclared meat and cheese, and was fined $3,300 AUD — with his visa cancelled and himself deported. He became the first traveller to be fined under Australia’s new biosecurity laws.