POINTS TEST for Skilled Visas 189/190/491 (from 16 November 2019)
An applicant intending to apply for one of the General Skilled migration visas (189/190/491) needs to meet the points test pass mark of 65 points.
An applicant intending to apply for one of the General Skilled migration visas (189/190/491) needs to meet the points test pass mark of 65 points.
The government has announced a new temporary parent visa subclass 870 should start from 1 July 2019.
Read more info here
Amending Regulations have been published to introduce the previously announced third WHV 417 and 462 visa.
A person is required to complete 6 months specified work in order to be eligible for a third 417/462 visa.
The specified work must be undertaken:
- after 1 July 2019 AND
- while holding a second 417/462 or while the applicant held a bridging visa that was in effect and was granted on the basis of the application for the second 417/462 visa.
Canadian and Irish applicants for the Subclass 417 (Working Holiday) visa have an upper age limit increased from 30 to 35. More info here
From 17 November 2018, holders or former holders of 405 and 410 temporary retirement visas (retirees) are able to obtain permanent residence by meeting criteria in specified permanent visas.
More info and further changes here
A new TSS visa replacing 457 visa came in effect on 18 March 2018. More information here.
The Code of Conduct for registered migration agents is set out in legislation to regulate the conduct of registered migration agents.
The Code of Conduct:
(a) protects clients of migration agents; and
(b) strengthens the integrity of the immigration advice industry and Australia’s immigration system.
Provision for a Code of Conduct for migration agents is set out in Section 314 of the Migration Act 1958.
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2021L01856
Consumer protection - see MARA Consumer Guide.
Ales Welter (MIA:10623) is a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA). MIA members must abide by a Code of Ethics and Practice which is designed to protect members and the reputation of the profession by assisting agents to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
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