http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news.asp Australian Immigration News. News and Updates about Australian Visas and Immigration. en-au Wed, 15 May 2013 02:35:40 GMT Wed, 15 May 2013 02:35:40 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss EkaCMS v3 editor@migrationexpert.com webmaster@migrationexpert.com /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/May/0/696/Australia_Grants_First_Significant_Investor_Visa_to_a_Chinese_National Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor announced that Australia's first significant investor visa has been granted to a successful Chinese toy manufacturer and his young family. Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/May/0/696/Australia_Grants_First_Significant_Investor_Visa_to_a_Chinese_National /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/695/Australia_and_NZ_Jointly_Manage_Overseas_Immigration_Physicians According to a recent announcement, New Zealand and Australia agreed to jointly manage an offshore network of panel physicians to improve the quality of health examinations visa applicants receive. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/695/Australia_and_NZ_Jointly_Manage_Overseas_Immigration_Physicians /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/694/Update_to_the_Skilled_Nominated_Subclass_190_Visa According to a recent notice of New South Wales (NSW) government, applications for nomination under the Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 visa for the 2012-13 financial year have reached full capacity and the program is closed for this fiscal year. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/694/Update_to_the_Skilled_Nominated_Subclass_190_Visa /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/693/Large_Australian_Citizenship_Ceremony_in_Darwin 270 people became Australians in the largest citizenship ceremony conducted in Darwin in 15 April 2013. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/693/Large_Australian_Citizenship_Ceremony_in_Darwin /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/692/Changes_to_the_Australian_Temporary_Graduate_Visa_Subclass_485_Announced International students will now find it easier to stay and find jobs in Australia after completing their studies thanks to changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 that have recently been announced by the government. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/692/Changes_to_the_Australian_Temporary_Graduate_Visa_Subclass_485_Announced /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/691/DIAC_Announces_Changes_to_Student_Visa_Cancellations The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has recently made an announcement on the removal of automatic and mandatory student visa cancellations from 13 April 2013. A discretionary cancellation will be used instead. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/691/DIAC_Announces_Changes_to_Student_Visa_Cancellations /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/689/DIAC_Announces_Changes_to_Visitor_and_Medical_Treatment_Visas On 23 March 2013, significant changes to the Visitor and Medical Treatment visa categories were introduced by Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/689/DIAC_Announces_Changes_to_Visitor_and_Medical_Treatment_Visas /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/690/Australian_Work_and_Holiday_Visa_Agreement_with_Uruguay_Takes_Effect Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has recently announced that the new Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa arrangement between Australia and Uruguay commenced on 1 April 2013 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Apr/0/690/Australian_Work_and_Holiday_Visa_Agreement_with_Uruguay_Takes_Effect /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Mar/0/688/Australia_Announces_Set_of_Changes_to_457_Visa_Program On 23 February, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Brendan O'Connor, announced a number of reforms to the temporary skilled work (subclass 457) program to strengthen the integrity of the program and adapt to the Australian economy and domestic labour market. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Mar/0/688/Australia_Announces_Set_of_Changes_to_457_Visa_Program /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Mar/0/687/Australia_Achieves_Record_Interest_from_Foreign_Tourists According to statistics issued by Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) on February 22, 2013, Australia had achieved record interest from foreign tourists. The country was set to capitalise on its status as a preferred destination for visitors and working holiday makers. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Mar/0/687/Australia_Achieves_Record_Interest_from_Foreign_Tourists /visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Jan/0/686/Australia_To_Introduce_New_PostStudy_Work_Visa_Arrangements_for_Graduates The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will introduce new post-study work arrangements in early 2013 for overseas graduates who hold an Australian Bachelor's, Master's or a Doctoral degree, a DIAC spokeswoman announced. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2013/Jan/0/686/Australia_To_Introduce_New_PostStudy_Work_Visa_Arrangements_for_Graduates /visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Dec/0/685/New_Visa_Application_Procedure_Announced_for_Cambodia The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) announced this Monday a new visa application procedure which requires applicants in Cambodia to provide their biometric data along with their visa application. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Dec/0/685/New_Visa_Application_Procedure_Announced_for_Cambodia /visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Dec/0/684/Australian_Visa_Application_Centres_Introduced_in_Pakistan On 4 December 2012, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) announced the introduction of Australian Visa Application Centres (AVACs) across Pakistan to provide clients with a convenient service when applying for a visa to Australia. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Dec/0/684/Australian_Visa_Application_Centres_Introduced_in_Pakistan /visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Dec/0/682/Australia_and_Uruguay_Reach_Work_and_Holiday_Visa_Agreement On 29 November, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Chris Bowen MP, announced an agreement reached between the Australian and Uruguay governments which extends the work and holiday visa program between the two countries. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Dec/0/682/Australia_and_Uruguay_Reach_Work_and_Holiday_Visa_Agreement /visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Dec/0/683/Australian_Immigration_Minister_to_visit_Manus_Island The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP will visit the regional processing centre for asylum seekers on Manus Island during a visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Dec/0/683/Australian_Immigration_Minister_to_visit_Manus_Island /visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/680/New_Australian_Work_and_Holiday_Negotiations According to a recent announcement by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, Australia is in talks with the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Latvia, Poland and the Slovak Republic to establish reciprocal work and holiday visa arrangements. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/680/New_Australian_Work_and_Holiday_Negotiations /visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/681/Proposed_Long_Tourist_Visa_for_Parents_of_Australian_Citizens_Updates The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has recently released more updated information about the proposal to provide extended tourist visas for parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/681/Proposed_Long_Tourist_Visa_for_Parents_of_Australian_Citizens_Updates /visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/677/DIAC_Announces_Allocation_and_Processing_of_Skilled_Australian_Sponsored_Visa_Applications The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) released details about allocation and processing of Skilled Australian Sponsored GSM Visa Applications for the 2012-13 program year. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/677/DIAC_Announces_Allocation_and_Processing_of_Skilled_Australian_Sponsored_Visa_Applications /visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/678/Australian_Rural_Leaders_Appeal_for_Special_Longstay_Visas_for_Foreign_Workers On 8 November 2012, National Farmers Federation (NFF) president Jock Laurie called on the Australian government to expand the 457 skilled entry visas to much needed farm workers. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/678/Australian_Rural_Leaders_Appeal_for_Special_Longstay_Visas_for_Foreign_Workers /visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/679/New_Investment_Fund_Targets_Chinese_Applying_for_Australian_Visas An affiliate of Goldman Sachs Group Inc has launched a new investment fund that will tap into the boom in applications from Chinese seeking to relocate to countries like Australia, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com.au/visa/australian_immigration_news/2012/Nov/0/679/New_Investment_Fund_Targets_Chinese_Applying_for_Australian_Visas