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February 8th, 2010 » Australia Immigration Articles

New Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – MODL and CSL out…

A streamlined Skilled Occupation List (SOL) will be part of the changes to the Australian skilled migration program. The Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) is to be scrapped immediately and the Critical Skills List (CSL) phased out…
Here is the statement for the Australian Minister of Immigration Chris Evans.

Migration reforms to deliver Australia’s skills needs
Monday, [...]

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November 13th, 2009 » Australia Skilled Migrant Success Stories

Indian Engineer overcomes local experience job barrier in Australia..

Civil Engineer Anil Reddy from India talks with Ailis Logan from Tribus Lingua about how he landed a great civil engineering job in Australia. Anil was told that he would not get a job as he had no local experience, but how do you get local expereince when you cannot get a job?  We get [...]

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September 27th, 2009 » Australia Immigration Articles

Visa Processing Times for Australia

Visa waiting times under Australia’s new visa priority rules mean longer waiting periods for those not sponsored or occupations not on the Critaical Skills List CSL
The visa processing times for Australian visas will change due to new priority rules announced by the Australian immigration department (DIAC) on September 23, 2009

Visa applicants without sponsorship and not [...]

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August 30th, 2009 » Australia Immigration Articles

Sponsorship – Get High Priority for Australian Migration

Migrants with a sponsor get priority when applying for a general skilled migrant visa to Australia. You can be sponsored by States or companies. Save time, reduce worry and reduce the cost of migration  by finding a sponsor.
See the priority for visa application assessment and details on the various Australian DIAC lists from the [...]

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August 3rd, 2009 » Advice for Australia Working Holiday (AWH)

Working Holiday Visa Australia

What are the benefits of getting a real job on the working holiday visa in Australia?
So you’d rather not pick grapes…Picture yourself starting or boosting your career with international work experience in your chosen industry. Think of the benefits of returning from a year overseas, having not only enjoyed the travel but also gained valuable [...]

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