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![[Video] The Complete GTI Guide: Insider Tips You Need to Know](https://www.newstarsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/gti-global-talent-visa-full-guide.webp)
What are the latest eligible GTI sectors? What if your field doesn't fit precisely? How can you tell whether you qualify? How can you boost your competitiveness? Wherever you hit a snag on your migration journey, you'll find your answers in Migration StarKnow.
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As of 8 April 2021, Australia had administered a total of 1,078,000 vaccine doses, with an average of 53,600 doses given per day over the past 7 days, and 375,000 doses in total over the past week. To reach herd immunity, Australia needs at least 40 million doses (covering 20 million people) — at the current rate, that milestone won't be reached until April 2023.
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Previously we introduced the schools suitable for foundation programme students with a GPA above 6.0 to transfer to. If you missed it, check out: Must-read for foundation programme students, super-low threshold! With at least a 6.0, you can still get into a Go8 university! Multiple schools, multiple majors — take your pick! So does that mean students with a GPA below 6.0 have no hope? Not! At! All! Even if your foundation programme GPA is below 6.0, you still have plenty of options!
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At 2pm on 6 April, after almost a year of talks, quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand was finally officially confirmed! Everyone who's been holed up in Australia finally has a chance to travel outside the country!
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The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) recently analysed data from the Department of Home Affairs and Seek, and found that 23% of permanent migrants (PR) in Australia are currently working in jobs below their skill level.
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The pandemic has dragged on for more than a year now, and we're sure everyone is already familiar with the Subclass 408 COVID-19 Pandemic event visa. Since the pandemic began in Australia, the Department of Home Affairs added a new pandemic stream under the existing Subclass 408 visa, which is split into a version with work rights and one without work rights.
Read More →![[Video] The Complete Guide to NSW State Nomination Policy — Plus the Latest April Update!](https://www.newstarsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nsw-state-nomination-policy-april-update.webp)
Heard the NSW 491 has an update from 1 April? Still asking what the difference is between the 190 and 491? Can't quite pin down this financial year's policy? Want the exciting, favourable NSW 491 guide to avoiding the traps?? Whatever confusion or difficulty you strike on the migration journey, you'll find your answer in Migration StarKnow.
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Australian employer-sponsored visas have traditionally been regarded as a good option for professionals or skilled workers -- whether from overseas or already onshore -- with fairly substantial relevant work experience, to come and work/settle in Australia. As the points required for Subclass 189/190 keep climbing and work experience requirements increase, quite a few study-abroad graduates have built up a certain amount of relevant work experience. And because Subclass 189 and state nomination pathways are becoming harder and harder to secure, relevant work experience has shifted from something used to gain points or meet an application threshold, to becoming the key that opens the door to employer sponsorship!
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Since late February and into March, Australia's 189/190/491 visa grants have picked up quite a bit compared to before — especially for onshore applications. Compared with earlier, when medical and shortage occupations dominated, popular fields such as accounting have recently seen batches of grants, wave after wave of visa grants.
Read More →![[Video] Subclass 190 grants roll out in bulk, South Australia sees an “invitation downpour”! Australia considers relaxing overseas arrival quarantine! Popular migration occupations get relaxed skills-assessment requirements!](https://www.newstarsec.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/visa-190-grants-south-australia-wave.webp)
Big news! NSW, Victoria, the ACT, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania are all issuing formal state nominations?? Subclass 190 and partner migration grants flowing steadily? Which parent visas can be granted onshore? As vaccination progresses, could Australia relax overseas arrival quarantine? Victoria resumes international flights! For more, watch Episode 32 of "Australia Migration Need-to-Know" (22 March – 28 March)
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