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DONT RISK YOUR FUTURE DONT RISK YOUR MONEY: TALK TO AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER

Free Lecture regarding the MAJOR changes to Migration Law and PR and TR visa applications including the proposed new points system

                      1.00   Wednesday 23 November 2011        

       Where:    470 Bourke Street Melbourne

AR LAW Services (Lawyers MARN 0003574): expert in migration and Visa law will be hosting a FREE lecture at the prestigious Law Institute of Victoria on the major changes to the Skilled Permanent Residency Scheme that began on 1 September 2007. If you or your family wish to get permanent residency [PR] or have issues with your visa call for a free initial 30 minute consultation.

Please confirm attendance by email to info@arlaw.com.au

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                                                   9614 0218

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 Latest News from DIAC:

Introduction of New Points Test

The new points test is focused on selecting highly skilled people to deliver a more responsive and targeted migration program. It was developed following a review of the current points test, which considered submissions from a variety of experts and the wider Australian community.

The new points test balances the different factors that are considered when determining whether someone will be granted a skilled migration visa. It will deliver the best and brightest skilled migrants by emphasising high level qualifications, better English language levels and extensive skilled work experience.

The new points test will continue to award points for study in Australia, including regional study, community languages, partner skills and completing an approved Professional Year. Points will no longer be awarded on the basis of an applicant’s occupation, but all applicants must still nominate an occupation on the applicable Skilled Occupation List.

1 July 2011. It complements the series of reforms the Australian Government announced in February 2010.

It is proposed that a new points test for skilled migration visa applications will be introduced on