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Thursday, 18 June 2009
Overhaul of Australian Temporary Worker Visa Program Makes Permanent Visas More Attractive
Changes to the minimum salary level, sponsorship obligations and English language requirements make 457 visas less attractive than permanent employer sponsored optionsFriday, 26 June 2009
Legislation changes from the 1st July 2009
A snapshot of changes as of July 1st, 2009 Friday, 19 June 2009
Announcing Acacia Education Australia
Acacia establishes an Education Agency Thursday, 18 June 2009
Immigration Update June 2009
A quick synopsis of recent changes in Australian Immigration Thursday, 18 June 2009
Australian Economic Outlook - June 2009
Australian Economic Outlook - June 2009 Thursday, 18 June 2009
Current processing times and priorities at DIAC - June 2009
Current processing times and priorities at DIAC as of 18 June 2009 Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Department of Immigration - 2009-10 Budget Announcements
Significant changes to the Migration Program were announced as part of the 2009-10 Budget Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Immigration Seminar for French community in Australia
Alexia Emmerson presents workshop for the French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FACCI) Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Cuts to Skilled Migration Announced
In response to the economic slowdown in Australia, the Australian Immigration Minister has announced significant cuts to the general skilled program for 2008-09 Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Victoria suspends processing of nominations for trade occupations for 886 applicants
Victoria has modified its requirements for state nomination and suspended procesing for some occupations Tuesday, 03 March 2009
New work and holiday arrangement with Indonesia
An agreement has been signed between Australia and Indonesia meaning that Indonesians aged under 31 may be eligible for a 12-month work and holiday visa Monday, 02 March 2009
New Requirements for Welfare Workers to be Introduced
AIWCW, the assesssing authority for welfare workers will introduce new requriements for English language ability, qualifications and work experience Monday, 02 March 2009
Review of Sponsorship Obligations for 457 Sponsors
the Department of Immigration is considering introducing more comprehensive sponsorship obligations for employers sponsoring for 457 visas Tuesday, 03 February 2009
Deegan report - Impact on 457 Visa holders
The Deegan report has significant potential effects on current 457 holders, as well as people wishing to be sponsored in the future Sunday, 01 February 2009
Acacia News Feb 2009
Update on Acacia Immigration Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Critical Skills List an Admission of Failure of GSM Program
Critical Skills List was introduced in January 2009 as a 'quick fix' for significant problems in the General Skilled Program Thursday, 11 September 2008
457 MSL changes
Temporary Business Sponsorship (457) - Changes to Minimum Salary Level (MSL) announced by DIAC Thursday, 26 June 2008
Visa Processing Changes
New Locations and Dates for Visa and Citizenship Processing Monday, 02 June 2008
Statement from Victorian Government
Victoria welcomes increased Skilled Migration announced by the Federal Government Thursday, 29 May 2008
MSL Increase
Minimum Salary Level Increase of 3.8% for 457 Visa Holders Thursday, 29 May 2008
MODL Changes - May 2008
Changes to the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) as of 17 May 2008 Monday, 19 May 2008
Record Skilled Migration Program announced for 2008-2009
Increase in the planning level for general skileld migration program for 2008-09 Monday, 19 May 2008
Budget Announcements for Immigration Portfolio 2008-2009
Significant changes introduced in Minister Chris Evans' first budget as Immigration Minister Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Report by External Reference Group (ERG) on 457 Visas, May 2008
The External Reference Group (ERG) recommendations after their review of the 457 visa program
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