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More and more people are facing visa renewals as their visas approach expiry. Today we've put together the most complete renewal options for every type of expiring visa — no matter what visa you're on, you're sure to find a way to renew it.
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Compared with the high entry barriers of popular majors like engineering and nursing, IT is arguably an excellent choice for most students pursuing study abroad and migration! Some schools don't even require a related undergraduate major to apply for a master's degree!
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Yesterday we learned from documents related to the federal Senate that in the new financial year — FY21-22 — the PR quota adjustments are: employer sponsorship will increase to 23,500, skilled independent migration (189) will increase to 7,500, regional state nomination (491) will increase to 13,150, and other state nomination (190) will increase to 13,150. Investor migration will decrease to 11,000, the Global Talent Independent programme (GTI) will decrease to 11,000, and Distinguished Talent will increase to 350.
Read More →![[Video] Multiple occupations granted Subclass 190 & 189 visas! Department of Home Affairs leadership: new entry rules from next year, Subclass 485 may be frozen or extended!](https://www.newstarsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/visa-190-189-grants-485-freeze-extend.webp)
Is Canberra still issuing invitations weekly? Could the Subclass 485 visa be frozen or extended? Is there hope for offshore students? Are regional areas really short of workers? Are there new entry rules coming next year? For more, watch episode 40 of “Australia Migration Need-to-Know” (24–30 May)
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Today, the Federal Parliament's Senate website released the meeting transcript documents for the 2021–2022 Budget Estimates, including the transcripts from last week's two-day hearing on the 24th and 25th, which questioned the Department of Home Affairs and the immigration authorities. Budget Estimates hearings are typically held by a dedicated parliamentary committee within a few weeks of the budget being handed down, calling on the heads of various portfolios to explain how specific budget-related decisions were made. Naturally, what we care about most is the questions relating to the Department of Home Affairs' immigration programs — particularly the migration quota issues tied to the budget.
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This data is Newstars Education & Migration's internal data. Date range: 24–30 May; provided for reference only.
Read More →![[Video] The Complete Guide: 6 Australian Investor Migration Pathways!](https://www.newstarsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/six-types-australia-investment-migration.webp)
Is an investment of 100,000 enough? Is there an age requirement? How do policies change around each state's financial year? Who is each of the six pathways best suited to? Wherever you are on your migration journey — whatever confusion or difficulty comes up — you'll find your answers with MigrationStar Insights.
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As of this Friday, Australia had administered a total of 4,031,539 vaccine doses. Over the past 7 days, an average of 79,800 doses were administered daily (up from an average of 70,300 doses daily the previous week). At the current rate, it will take more than 18 months to reach herd immunity.
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Many students who come to Australia to work while studying part-time, or who need to renew their visa after their Subclass 485/WHV visa expires, often ask: Is it easy to find work in this or that occupation? Is the pay good? Will I really be able to find a job after I graduate?
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Immigration Minister Alex Hawke touched on a wide range of migration and visa issues in an interview with Sky News yesterday — covering the New Zealand citizen stream, refugees, and temporary visas — before turning to graduating and soon-to-graduate international students. Many have had their Subclass 485 visa go to waste due to COVID-19 travel disruptions, given that this visa only offers one chance as a primary applicant, and — apart from those who graduated within a specific window while offshore — must be applied for within 6 months of graduation.
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