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Victoria State Nomination Update: Creative Industries Added as Target Sector! Emerging Occupations in High Demand with Long-Term Government Support — Where Your Passion and Your Migration Path Align!
News November 15, 2021 newstarsec

Victoria State Nomination Update: Creative Industries Added as Target Sector! Emerging Occupations in High Demand with Long-Term Government Support — Where Your Passion and Your Migration Path Align!

Victoria's state nomination programme has just added Creative Industries to its Target Sector list — and for many applicants, that's opened up a whole new direction. For the first time, your chosen career and your migration pathway can move forward together. The Victorian Government specifically noted this aligns with its broader strategy to become a Creative State by 2025, so the industry, the jobs, and the skills involved are expected to receive long-term government support.

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IT and Accounting Still Top the Shortage List — Latest Government Employment Data: Which State Makes It Easiest to Find Relevant Work Experience or a Job Offer?
News November 12, 2021 newstarsec

IT and Accounting Still Top the Shortage List — Latest Government Employment Data: Which State Makes It Easiest to Find Relevant Work Experience or a Job Offer?

Australia's skills shortage has been widely discussed of late — healthcare, construction engineering, hospitality, and more. Virtually every industry is watching and waiting for the government to reopen borders to skilled migrants, international students, and other temporary visa holders.

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She Only Came to Accompany Her Child’s Studies — the Whole Family Got Permanent Residency Along the Way! Discover This Alternative Migration Pathway
News November 11, 2021 newstarsec

She Only Came to Accompany Her Child’s Studies — the Whole Family Got Permanent Residency Along the Way! Discover This Alternative Migration Pathway

Australia is one of the world's leading education-exporting nations, welcoming more than 800,000 international students each year. Of these, 31% are applicants aged under 18. To protect minors and support their healthy development in Australia, the government permits one parent to enter as a guardian to care for the child (this article does not address third-party guardians).

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New! Skilled Migrants/International Students Returning to Australia | Treasurer: Hoping to See It Before Year’s End! Minister Hints at Who Returns First? Australia’s Skilled Job Vacancies Hit a 13-Year High!
News November 9, 2021 newstarsec

New! Skilled Migrants/International Students Returning to Australia | Treasurer: Hoping to See It Before Year’s End! Minister Hints at Who Returns First? Australia’s Skilled Job Vacancies Hit a 13-Year High!

In late October, Australia suddenly announced that from 1 November it would open its borders to the parents of PR holders and citizens. This grabbed everyone's attention, and after a few busy weeks, many parents' travel exemptions and visitor visas were being approved one by one — tickets booked and ready to go.

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This Year’s Invitation Quota Doubles to 4,000! No Investment, No Sponsorship, No Job Offer Required — The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Is Closer Than You Think!
News November 4, 2021 newstarsec

This Year’s Invitation Quota Doubles to 4,000! No Investment, No Sponsorship, No Job Offer Required — The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme Is Closer Than You Think!

When most people think about starting a new life elsewhere, the first places that come to mind are traditional destination countries like Australia, the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. But Hong Kong SAR — known as the Pearl of the Orient — is also an excellent choice for families with a range of different plans.

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Latest | Queensland’s Small Business Pathway Broadened — Greater Flexibility! Choose the Right Option → Your Path to PR Can Be Faster and More Affordable!?
News November 2, 2021 newstarsec

Latest | Queensland’s Small Business Pathway Broadened — Greater Flexibility! Choose the Right Option → Your Path to PR Can Be Faster and More Affordable!?

Last week the Queensland state government finally updated its official website and opened state nomination. While a graduate stream has been made available, requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants remain quite high. The Subclass 491 Small Business Owners Pathway has been retained as the option best suited to a wider range of applicants. Today we give a brief overview of Queensland's small business Subclass 491 under the new rules for this financial year.

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