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Video Library December 9, 2019 newstarsec

Kirk’s Migration Masterclass: What to Do When Your NAATI Certification Is About to Expire?

Many applicants try to save time by completing the NAATI course early and banking those 5 points. The relatively high pass rates of early internal courses were one of the main reasons people chose to sit for NAATI certification ahead of schedule. However, NAATI certification is only valid for 3 years — if you secured those 5 points early but still haven't accumulated enough points for your visa application due to rising migration score thresholds, your certification may expire and those 5 points will be lost. So is there any way to protect them?

Regional State Nomination December 9, 2019 newstarsec

NSW Regional 491 Complete Occupation List (Stream 1 & Stream 2)

The Stream 1 list applies to applicants in the already living and working in a NSW regional area category; the Stream 2 list applies to applicants in the overseas or NSW regional graduate category.

Video Library December 2, 2019 newstarsec

Kirk’s Video Lecture — Newstarsec Migration Weekly, Video Edition Issue 4

This week's Migration Weekly covers the official November invitation report for Subclass 189, the latest updates on ACT and QLD state nominations, and NSW Subclass 190 invitations issued this week after this video was recorded. Full data is available in the text version on our official WeChat account.

EOI Battle Report November 29, 2019 newstarsec

NSW Issues Subclass 190 State Nomination Invitations — Popular and Niche Occupations Both Invited, Scores Ranging from 80 to 95 Points!

At 5 PM on the last working day of November, the NSW Government finally issued the November Subclass 190 invitations! Both popular and niche occupations received invitations, with scores ranging from 80 to 95 points. The NSW Government has announced on its official website that from January 2020, interstate applicants will no longer be considered for invitations.

Regional State Nomination November 26, 2019 newstarsec

Breaking! NSW Will No Longer Consider Interstate Applicants for Invitations from January 2020!

NSW Subclass 190 invitations are typically issued in the latter part of each month for this financial year, however we have not yet received any invitation information for November.

Video Library November 25, 2019 newstarsec

Kirk’s Migration Masterclass – PR Validity and the 155/157 Return Visa

Kirk Yan (Head of Newstarsec Education & Migration’s Melbourne office, MARA-registered migration agent with years of in-depth experience analysing and forecasting immigration policy changes, Editor-in-Chief of the Australian Migration Weekly, affectionately known among clients as ‘God K’.) In this edition of the Migration Masterclass, we cover the “validity period” of Australian PR, the residency obligation, and the specific requirements for

News November 25, 2019 newstarsec

Department of Home Affairs Announces Parent Migration Quota Legislation: Contributory Parent Visa Quota Significantly Reduced

The Department of Home Affairs has announced parent migration quota legislation: the Contributory Parent migration quota (cap) has been reduced from 7,175 to 6,096, and the non-contributory parent migration quota has been reduced from 1,500 to 1,275. Those who need to apply are encouraged to submit their parents’ applications as soon as possible to secure a place in the queue.

Video Library November 24, 2019 newstarsec

【Video Lecture】A Comprehensive Analysis of Subclass 189 Invitations to Date This Financial Year, Quota Status, and the 189 Invitation Outlook for the Remaining Months of This Financial Year

On 22 November 2019, Kirk hosted an in-person seminar in Melbourne. This is the first part of the seminar, providing a comprehensive analysis of Subclass 189 invitations to date this financial year, quota status, and the 189 invitation outlook for the remaining months of this financial year (please note that the outlook represents solely our own view — feedback is most welcome). If you have any questions, feel free to add my WeChat: kirk491

Uncategorized April 21, 2015 newstarsec

Parents’ First Trip to Australia: An Arrival Guide (Don’t Worry If You Don’t Speak English!)

Study··|··Migration··|··Visas··|··Investment··|··Employment A note from the Newstarsec editor Another graduation season is coming up, and many parents will soon be on their way to Australia for their children’s graduation ceremonies. For parents heading overseas for the first time who don’t speak English, it can be a little nerve-wracking. The Newstarsec editor is here to walk you through what to expect. On

Uncategorized April 21, 2015 newstarsec

A Detailed Guide to Australia’s Long-Stay Parent Visitor Visa

Study··|··Migration··|··Visas··|··Investment··|··Employment Newstarsec Daily Brief Did you know? The Parent migration queue has reopened! Get your applications in early. Editor’s Note Today, the Newstarsec team walks you through the 2014 complete guide to Australia’s long-stay parent visitor visa, so your family’s application can sail through. Are you already picturing your parents flying down to enjoy a stretch of holiday in Australia,

Kirk’s Migration Masterclass: What to Do When Your NAATI Certification Is About to Expire?

NSW Regional 491 Complete Occupation List (Stream 1 & Stream 2)

Kirk’s Video Lecture — Newstarsec Migration Weekly, Video Edition Issue 4

NSW Issues Subclass 190 State Nomination Invitations — Popular and Niche Occupations Both Invited, Scores Ranging from 80 to 95 Points!

Breaking! NSW Will No Longer Consider Interstate Applicants for Invitations from January 2020!

Kirk’s Migration Masterclass – PR Validity and the 155/157 Return Visa

Department of Home Affairs Announces Parent Migration Quota Legislation: Contributory Parent Visa Quota Significantly Reduced

【Video Lecture】A Comprehensive Analysis of Subclass 189 Invitations to Date This Financial Year, Quota Status, and the 189 Invitation Outlook for the Remaining Months of This Financial Year

Parents’ First Trip to Australia: An Arrival Guide (Don’t Worry If You Don’t Speak English!)

A Detailed Guide to Australia’s Long-Stay Parent Visitor Visa

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