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News February 17, 2022 Arthur

Today, a Post-COVID Breakthrough: Australia’s First Overseas Skilled Migration Invitation! South Australia State Nomination Fully Open — Advantages for Applicants Listed!

2022 was a landmark year. After nearly two years of COVID-related border closures, Australia's Prime Minister announced that from 21 February 2022 the country would reopen to the world — anyone with two doses of an Australian Government-approved vaccine and a valid visa could purchase a flight and enter Australia immediately, with no entry exemption required. And for overseas migration applicants, 2022 also marked a positive new beginning for migration to Australia.

News February 16, 2022 Arthur

Now Open for Applications! South Australia State Nomination — Overseas Pathway Adds 259 Occupations, Bringing Total to 389! Engineering, Chefs, HR and Many More!

South Australia's state nomination programme today, 16 February 2022, opened an additional 259 occupations to overseas applicants. Combined with the 130 previously available, the total now stands at 389 — the greatest number of occupations available in any state nomination programme currently open to overseas applicants! This wide-scale opening is not only in line with Australia's full border reopening; it also signals that onshore applicants in South Australia cannot meet local market demand, and that overseas talent is needed to fill the labour shortage. This is a very positive signal!

News February 15, 2022 Arthur

Education Must Not Be Swayed by Politics or Money: ANU Vice-Chancellor Calls for an End to Party Interference as University Faces Deficit Pressure

Professor Brian Schmidt, Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University (ANU), stated in his 2022 State of the University address that Australian universities face an existential threat from political interference by both major political parties.

News February 14, 2022 Arthur

Which visas allow you to add a spouse after lodgement but before the visa is granted? Partners of international students, Subclass 485 holders, and other temporary residents can finally enter Australia — essential relationship evidence!

Australia's visa processing, especially for skilled migration visas like Subclass 189/190/491, takes so long that it is increasingly common for applicants to be single at the time of lodgement, only to meet someone during the waiting period — raising the question: "Can I add a spouse to my application after lodging?"

News February 11, 2022 Arthur

Two doses in Australia will no longer equal fully vaccinated — what does this mean for those entering from overseas? High salaries plus tens of thousands of new jobs: the fast and affordable path into the pet industry!

Australia is revising the definition of 'fully vaccinated with two doses' — many of you have been asking about this since early this morning, so here's a quick summary

News February 10, 2022 Arthur

NSW 491 February Invitation Surge: Surprising Yet Inevitable — Is There Still a Chance? Worth the Attempt? Will It Last?

If you've been following Australian migration news and our channel, you've no doubt seen your feed flooded with news of the NSW 491 surge. On 4 February 2022, our inbox was flooded with dozens of NSW Subclass 491 invitation letters — almost all were Stream 3 applications, with the majority from applicants still in Sydney who had submitted their ROI remotely. Truly a surprise.

News February 9, 2022 Arthur

Skills Assessment in as Little as One Year After Graduation! An Arts-Based Field That Gets You Both PR and Work! Our Heartfelt Recommendation: ‘One More Course — One Big Step Towards Migration’!

Did you study a non-migration-friendly degree in Australia, or is migration through your current field too competitive, with scores too high? What should you study after graduation to open a migration pathway — and even waive the high IELTS requirement? Today, Newstars education consultant Jessica gives you a comprehensive breakdown of the teaching profession.

News February 8, 2022 Arthur

Got Your PR? It’s Not Over Yet! How to Renew When You’ve Barely Been in Australia — and Can Your Child Apply for Citizenship Independently?

Mr C has just successfully renewed his PR for the 5th time — despite barely visiting Australia in the 9 years since receiving his permanent residency. How did he manage to renew successfully? Meanwhile, Ms W obtained PR with her daughter but wants to keep her Chinese passport and only wishes to apply for citizenship for her 14-year-old child. Can a child apply for Australian citizenship as an independent applicant if the parents choose not to?

News February 7, 2022 Arthur

Confirmed! Offshore 489/491 Extension from 18 February! Subclass 189 January Round — Healthcare and a Few Engineers Only! Victoria January Invitations — Some Hot Occupations with Lower Scores!

Three key updates everyone has been waiting for — all in one roundup, read it now! Subclass 489/491 visa extension compensation policy details confirmed! Subclass 189 EOI official round (21 January) — high-scoring healthcare professionals and a small number of engineers invited! Victoria official update — data through to end of January 2022!

News February 4, 2022 Arthur

Just In: NSW 491 Major Invitation Round! Accountants with Minimum 70 Points Invited! Civil Engineering from 55 Points, ICT, Teachers and More Occupations Picked Up!

Just in! NSW 491 major invitation round!! While not entirely unprecedented, this is exceptionally rare in recent years — Newstars clients received dozens of invitations (our inbox literally crashed from the volume of emails). S1, S2 and S3 all featured, with S3 the most common, and a remarkable number of accountants!