Newly-released statistics reveal Australia is experiencing booming demand for skilled workers, with applications for Australia work permits at their highest level since the economic downturn. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) statistics show 4,200 applications for the 457 visa in April 2011. The 457 visa allows Australian companies to sponsor skilled workers on temporary [...]
Category Archives: Australia
AUSTRALIA | ENS Permanent Residence Program Changes
December 28, 2010 – 10:05 pm
The Australian government announced several changes to the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS), the standard employer-sponsored permanent residence program, applicable to applications submitted on or after 5 December 2010. The minimum base annual salary for foreign nationals seeking to qualify for the ENS by filling a highly paid position has been raised to AU$ 250,000 from [...]
AUSTRALIA | CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF SKILLED MIGRATION SUSPENDED
May 11, 2010 – 5:01 pm
The government of Australia announced on Friday 7 May that certain categories of general skilled migration visas will be suspended from 8 May until further notice. The aim of the suspension is to ensure that all offshore general skilled applications made after today are in accordance with the occupations included on the new Skilled Occupation [...]
AUSTRALIA | Major Changes to the General Skilled Migration Program
February 9, 2010 – 3:22 am
Major changes announced to the General Skilled Migration Program in Australia, including immediate cancelation of 20,000 applications and refunds of filing fees paid. This is not a positive outcome for applicants under the GSM.
