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Visa approvals flooding in from the early hours — the 485 “approval downpour” has arrived! A golden 2–5 year window opens: how should you plan your migration to land PR quickly and secure an invitation?

August 2, 2022 · Qiqi

Visa approvals flooding in from the early hours — the 485 “approval downpour” has arrived! A golden 2–5 year window opens: how should you plan your migration to land PR quickly and secure an invitation?

Last week the Minister for Immigration released a media statement showcasing visa approval figures since taking office, noting that for some time the Department of Home Affairs has been prioritising offshore temporary skilled visas, student visas and visitor visas. Since June this year about 745,000 applications have been processed, with roughly 86.5% being offshore.

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Department of Home Affairs: “Concession” 485 Replacement Stream Expected to Open 1 July — Lodge Now, Visa Fees Rising in the New Financial Year!

June 24, 2022 · Qiqi

Department of Home Affairs: “Concession” 485 Replacement Stream Expected to Open 1 July — Lodge Now, Visa Fees Rising in the New Financial Year!

Next week we welcome in a new financial year, and the news rolling in over the past few weeks has been one piece of good news after another! The government has committed to prioritising the backlog of visa applications, and on top of that: WA was the first state to release its new financial year list, adding close to 200 occupations to the graduate list: The first new-financial-year state nomination policy and list is out! Over 190 occupations added including ICT / audit, plus open to offshore — a quick read on the positive signals for migration trends ahead! Canberra's new financial year occupation list has been released early, with 95 occupations including mechanical engineering, ET, massage therapists, interpreters and translators returning: Canberra new financial year state nomination | nearly 100 occupations added to the list, mechanical engineering / translation and more return! ACT government's forecast invitation scores for the new financial year! The Northern Territory's MINT program has been significantly relaxed, with the occupation list expanded to cover every migration occupation, adding many finance and IT occupations, and overseas-graduate students now also have a chance to apply: NT MINT program significantly relaxed for the new financial year! All migration occupations eligible, covering multiple finance / IT / engineering / marketing roles — overseas-graduate students may also have a chance! With the state governments making such cheerful updates, the federal Department of Home Affairs has also chimed in about its arrangements after 1 July in the new financial year.

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Australia’s Long-Term Priority Migration Occupations: Frequent Invitees Across NSW and Other State Nominations! Apply for a Master’s Without a Related Background — How to Choose a Popular IT Migration Major

June 2, 2021 · Qiqi

Australia’s Long-Term Priority Migration Occupations: Frequent Invitees Across NSW and Other State Nominations! Apply for a Master’s Without a Related Background — How to Choose a Popular IT Migration Major

Compared with the high entry barriers of popular majors like engineering and nursing, IT majors are arguably a top-tier choice for most students pursuing study abroad and migration! Some universities do not require a related bachelor's background to apply for a master's degree.

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