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Migration Talk Migration Weekly May 16, 2023 Arthur

Migration Weekly Issue 284 | NSW “Quietly” Issues Invitations! After Canberra Lowers Requirements You Need Only 50–70 Points! New-Year PR Quotas Steady, Visa Fees Surge!

1. 190,000 PR places for the new financial year — 189 and employer-sponsored up slightly, 190 and 491 held! 2. Visa fees rise sharply from 1 July — lodge while you can. 3. NSW quietly issued plenty of 491 invitations; Victoria ran a small round. 4. Canberra’s “first round” after lowering requirements — scores still low! 5. Weekly roundup of grants, invitations, skills assessments and citizenship processing progress.

Migration Talk Migration Weekly News April 17, 2023 Arthur

[Issue 281 Australian Migration Weekly] Home Affairs Minister: migration reform report to be released before 9 May! Engineering / IT and other common occupations invited to NSW on 50-65 points! March visa processing update!

This week's migration update 1. State nomination quota usage to the end of March — opportunities in NSW 491 / Canberra / WA 2. A flood of NSW 491 invitations — engineering / IT / common occupations invited on raw scores of 50-65 3. Canberra keeps issuing invitations across every stream — more places, lower scores 4. March visa processing update — points-based categories moving at full speed 5. The week's grants, invitations, skills assessments and citizenship processing update

Australia Migration Migration Talk February 2, 2023 Arthur

Expert Analysis: “Real Labour Market Data May Make the Government Cautious About Further Increasing Migration.” “Visa Processing Still Not Fast Enough!” Employer Groups Continue to Push!

Admittedly, visa processing speeds have improved considerably, with the government periodically releasing its scorecards. But the vast majority of those millions of grants are temporary visas. For migration pathways, the feeling among most people from around August/September last year until now is that progress still isn't sufficient — or that the speed improvements haven't benefited most applicants.

Migration Talk April 30, 2021 Arthur

[Video] Partner Migration Basics: A Quick Guide!

Is partner migration processing fast? What are the requirements for me and my partner? What relationship evidence do we need to provide? What's the basic process? Wherever you are on your migration journey, if you have questions or uncertainties, Migration StarKnow will help you find the answers you need.

Migration Talk January 8, 2021 Arthur

[Video] The Web’s First, Most Detailed Guide to Applying for a Trades Skills Assessment!

What trades occupations are there in Australia? What are the advantages? How do you complete a skills assessment? How do the different assessments differ? What are the specific application conditions and basic requirements? What are the application steps? And what pitfalls can you avoid? In this edition of Migration Talk, lawyer Jack walks you through the three assessment types offered by the assessing authority TRA to give you the most detailed look at the complete trades skills assessment process — second to none! Have a listen — you might just find the information you need!

Migration Talk December 11, 2020 Arthur

[Video] The Most Complete Roundup Yet of Who’s Exempt from Australia’s Entry-Exit Restrictions – Pandemic Exemption Policies by Visa Type!

Want to enter or leave Australia? Exactly who are Australia's borders open to? What are the exemption policies? Which visas do they cover? In this edition of Migration Talk, lawyer Jack uses two key themes to give you the most detailed rundown of who is exempt from Australia's entry-exit restrictions and the exemption policies during the pandemic. Have a listen!

Migration Talk November 20, 2020 Arthur

[Video] Suddenly had your visa cancelled? Accidentally “overstayed” into unlawful status? We reveal the hidden “traps” and easy mistakes buried in Australia’s visa conditions — real cases, all covered!

As a major migration nation, Australia's migration law keeps growing more comprehensive. Aside from PR holders, most visa holders' actions are restricted to some degree by their visa conditions — things like where you live, your work hours, health insurance and so on. Don't assume they're just a few lines of fine print: breaching them can get your visa cancelled, and can affect your future visa and migration applications! So what are the common conditions and common mistakes across everyday visas? In this episode of Migration Talk, Jack breaks it all down in the plainest language possible, giving you a full picture of exactly what Australia's visa conditions require and helping you avoid all the hidden "traps" and easy mistakes!

Migration Talk November 13, 2020 Arthur

[Video] Graduate Visa Perks Compared: Australia vs UK vs US vs Canada! Australian Students Are the Envy of the World! Why Do Those Studying in the US Hate Trump So Much? Plus Bonus Anti-Refusal Tips!

US / UK / Canada / Australia graduate visas — which one should I actually choose? The dilemmas graduates face? What should you watch out for when applying for a graduate visa in these four countries? What do you need to be aware of with Australia's Temporary Graduate visa? What are the advantages? What are the benefits? What if your DIY application gets refused?? Shh, don't worry — take a look at this video: Jack walks you through a multi-angle comparison of graduate work visas across different countries! Giving you the most comprehensive rundown of graduate work visas and their pros and cons! There's even a little Double Eleven Easter egg at the end of the video!!

Migration Talk November 6, 2020 Arthur

[Video] Accountants: Is Waiting It Out Really Your Only Option? Don’t Panic — 6 Tips That Show You Still Have a Way Forward

In the depths of the skilled-migration winter, where exactly does accounting go from here? Chances are your head is spinning all day with: How many EOI points do I need? Is the GTI right for me? Which state suits me best? How do I choose the right programme? Am I better off waiting back home or here in Australia? So many questions, so many loose threads with no clear answer. But don’t panic — take a look at this video: planning your future Australian migration, accounting migration Plan B — everything you need is right here.

Migration Talk October 30, 2020 Arthur

[Video] The Only Migration Pathway This Winter? A Closer Look at Queensland’s Subclass 491 Visa

Australia’s 2020 migration season could truly be called a "bitter winter": Subclass 189 was all but halved, and countless accountants and IT professionals — all hoping to migrate — were left on Australia’s beaches, buffeted by the incoming cold winds and the mournful cries of seagulls, frozen like statues in an endless wait. Faced with a migration predicament like this: Could it be that all we can do is wait, anxious and helpless? Could it be that there is no other way to migrate to Australia in future? Could it be that I must give up··· Don’t lose heart — amid this migration winter, today’s video may bring you a little warmth, and offer a new hope. Let’s take a look together.