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In December 2020, Australia's business and investor migration programme announced that application thresholds would rise in the new financial year from 1 July 2021 — with change on the horizon, now is considered the best time to apply.
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How can you tell if you're dealing with an unlicensed agent? Why won't my agent draft my documents for me, leaving me to write them myself? Why does a registered migration agent offer more protection? Are lawyers expensive? Wherever you hit confusion or difficulty on your migration journey, you'll find the answer that's right for you in Migration StarKnow.
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The Tasmanian State Government held its latest online briefing session today, March 25, with the newest data and updates current as of yesterday, March 24.
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For students currently studying an Australian foundation programme — including those at Taylors College and UNSW Global's foundation programme — thinking about the university journey ahead and becoming an undergraduate soon must feel a little exciting, right? But if your GPA isn't quite there and you're worried about missing out on your dream university, don't be discouraged.
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Australia's skilled migration program now places growing weight on applicants' work experience, whether you're stacking points for a Subclass 189 or applying for a Subclass 190 or 491 state nomination, an invitation depends on meeting the work experience requirements. Employer-sponsored visa work is, of course, an even more hardcore requirement for the application.
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Yesterday brought more news on Australia's border reopening, this time from the Health Department Secretary, Brendan Murphy. The professor served as Chief Medical Officer from the start of the pandemic before being promoted to Secretary of the Department of Health. Government officials always say they're listening to the advice of the health and medical team — but in reality, that's just the advice of the team he leads. Having heard from him so many times now, his views tend to come more from a medical and health perspective, and are probably more practical and objective.
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Does the Immigration Minister back international student migration?! Canberra issues two rounds of invitations — and drops the points too?! Does the 190 grant surge run right through the weekend? Including Accounting? Tasmania's 491 quota is running low — lodge fast! For more, watch Episode 31 of “What You Need to Know About Australian Migration” (15–21 March)
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As a competitor, Canada isn't holding back either — riding high and looking set to overtake Australia, it has granted a broad amnesty and said it welcomes more new migrants considering Canada, with plans to take in more than 1.23 million migrants over the next 3 years.
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What's the current outlook for regional areas? Which state offers the best prospects? Does the skills assessment need to happen before you gain work experience? Wherever you are on your migration journey — whatever questions or challenges you face — you'll find your answer in Migration StarKnow.
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New Zealand is famous worldwide for its unrivalled natural scenery, and its living environment and liveability consistently rank among the best in the world. Even better, New Zealand is only a 3-hour flight from Australia — moving to New Zealand feels almost like a trip to Western Australia, with easy travel back and forth.
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