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On 29 March, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released a dataset titled “Permanent migrants in Australia”, summarising the characteristics of those who became Australian permanent residents (PR) between 1 January 2000 and 10 August 2021.
Read More →The migration outlook, both onshore and offshore, remains very strong, with plenty of clients receiving invitations in March — and we'd like to start by congratulating everyone who got across the line in March!
Read More →As everyone knows, Australia's offshore migration has fully rebounded so far this financial year — the choice of pathways, the range of occupations and the breadth of invitations all far surpass recent years. With so many opportunities and good news seemingly every week, are many applicants feeling a little overwhelmed?
Read More →This week brought a flood of grants, nomination approvals and skills assessments! We've gathered them all in one place — from skills assessment to invitation to grant. There have been plenty of opportunities so far this financial year, but they aren't waiting for you alone, so act quickly!
Read More →Australia's skilled migration has rebounded this financial year, yet competition for some popular study majors remains fierce — accounting still sits at 100+ points, and in-demand IT occupations start from 90. It leaves many international students sighing at the odds of staying. But there is one lesser-known major where Subclass 189 invitations have come through at just 65 points, and which is open to 190/491 state nomination in every state — submit your application and an invitation is practically guaranteed. So what exactly is this golden major?
Read More →Many people study in Australia, and after a couple of years they fall in love with the Australian lifestyle and want to stay — only to find that their degree is not one of those “popular migration fields” they always hear about.
Read More →The Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa is currently one of the hottest topics in Australian migration. Not only does it provide graduates with a legal pathway to live, work, and study in Australia after completing their degree, it is also the essential stepping stone for many students who want to obtain permanent residency. Following several major policy changes, the 485 visa duration has grown progressively longer and the eligibility threshold progressively lower — a clear signal of the Australian Government's commitment to retaining talent and growing the skilled migration programme.
Read More →Educated entirely overseas — cannot directly apply for skills assessment — a bit older, what now?
Read More →Medicine in Australia is highly competitive to get into and challenging to complete — but healthcare is one of the top migration-pathway fields of study. Nursing, in particular, is Australia's second most popular migration-focused programme. After graduation, nurses enjoy strong employment prospects and clear pathways to permanent residency.
Read More →The Australian Government has recently opened up migration significantly, and many of you have already secured your visa. Read on for a complete guide to Australian parent visa options, eligibility, and why you should apply sooner rather than later.
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