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News October 20, 2021 newstarsec

Most Graduates Secure 190/491 Nomination with 65 Points! Now, 30+ ‘New’ Occupations Including Teachers and Lawyers Get a Boost!

On 15 October, the Western Australia state nomination occupation list was updated — new occupations have opened for applications, and some existing occupations have expanded their eligibility criteria, with the overall changes being favourable for local graduates. For WA local graduates, the Graduate Occupation List has added several popular, in-demand occupations, including early childhood educators, primary/secondary school teachers, and lawyers. Read on for our highlights!

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News October 19, 2021 newstarsec

The Most Critical Step Before PR | Work and Residency ‘Common Pitfalls’ for the 489 to 887 Transition, and ‘Sensitive Questions’ About Work for the 491 to 191 Transition!

Holding a Subclass 489 visa essentially means PR is just around the corner. We have recently received a large volume of enquiries about Subclass 887 applications, and many former Subclass 489 holders are now progressively meeting the requirements and preparing to lodge their application.

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News October 18, 2021 newstarsec

New Financial Year Policy Changes — New Opportunities? Some State Nomination Streams Are in Their Prime! Options for International Students, Share Investors, and Those Who Cannot Reside Long-Term in Australia

Subclass 188B visa applicants will be required to increase their investment amount from AUD 1.5 million to AUD 2.5 million, while Subclass 188C Significant Investor visa applicants will continue with their AUD 5 million investment unchanged.

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News October 15, 2021 newstarsec

Major News! Parents of PR Holders and Citizens to Be Exempt from Australian Border Restrictions! Prime Minister Clarifies: “Entry for International Students and Other Temporary Visa Holders Has Not Yet Been Arranged!”

Today's biggest news is NSW's announcement of new international arrival rules: from 1 November, fully vaccinated overseas travellers arriving in NSW will no longer be required to quarantine — neither hotel nor home quarantine.

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News October 14, 2021 newstarsec

Immigration Minister: Next Year Will Be a Critical Year for the Migration Programme — Opening the Border Is the Number One Priority Right Now! Skilled Visa Priorities and GTI Processing This Financial Year!

The Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) hosted a national conference on the 14th and 15th. Day one primarily featured federal Department of Home Affairs officials, including Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, the Assistant Secretary for skilled visas, and the Senior Director overseeing border policy enforcement during the pandemic, among others.

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News October 13, 2021 newstarsec

“Low Scores, Low Requirements” — Enter a Go8 Master’s With No Extra Time or Fees! A Smart Choice for Migration or Returning Home!

When studying in Australia, the Group of Eight (Go8) universities always attract significant attention. Most Go8 postgraduate programmes require a minimum Australian undergraduate GPA of 65%, and this strict entry requirement can lock out students whose grades fall short.

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News October 12, 2021 newstarsec

Government Internal Document: Pushing for an “Explosive 2 Million Migration Surge”? NSW: We’ll Speed Up Border Reopening — Can’t Afford to Miss Out on Skilled Migrants! Skilled PR Quota Remains Flexible!

Former NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, who actively championed the NSW international student pilot programme, was appointed as the new NSW Premier last week. True to form as a new leader eager to make his mark, he promptly announced further relaxations to NSW's reopening plan.

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News October 11, 2021 newstarsec

Australia’s Education Minister Pledges to Accelerate International Student Return Next Year, Hopes Tens of Thousands Will Come Back!

Plans to bring international students back to Australia are taking shape in New South Wales and Victoria before year's end — NSW has two batches of 500 students each, while Victoria will admit 120 per week. The numbers are modest, mainly serving as a pilot to lead by example, but it is better than nothing and marks a promising start.

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News October 8, 2021 newstarsec

Multiple Fields Invited at 65 Points, Large Batches of Subclass 190 Issued Every Round! Here’s How to Become the Dark Horse of This Financial Year’s State Nomination

As skilled migration becomes increasingly competitive, WA state nomination has emerged as this financial year's dark horse — significantly lowering invitation score thresholds, expanding eligible occupations, and extending particularly generous invitations to local graduates.

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News October 8, 2021 newstarsec

SBS Follow-Up Report | Newstars Launches Petition Urging Australia to Follow New Zealand’s Temporary Resident “Amnesty” — Full Kirk Interview

Immigration New Zealand launched a one-off resident visa on 30 September, available to people currently holding temporary work visas in New Zealand.

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