The Minister raised several consequences which are to be expected:

• Realignment of allocated places for regional visas such as subclass 489 regional (provisional visas).  This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in regional or low-population growth metropolitan areas of Australia for up to four years.  This visa also offers a pathway of permanent residence for migrants who have demonstrated commitment to living in a regional area. Recent invitation round published on Home Affairs website for August 2018 indicated that a mere 10 invitations were issued for this subclass.  This is a sharp drop compared to last years’ figures where approximately 250 invitations were issued for the same month

• Greater focus on RSMS program.  Currently this visa allows employers to nominate foreign workers for permanent residence to fill genuine vacancies in their business. Participation in the RSMS is restricted to businesses actively and lawfully operating in regional Australia.  Regional Australia has the meaning as outlined in the relevant legislative instrument and does not include major cities Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.  The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) is specifically designed to assist regional employers nominate skilled migrants to fill a full-time vacancy (available for at least two years) when there is a genuine need for a paid employee in a business located in regional Australia. The RSMS category is not points tested and applicants may be overseas or already in Australia on a temporary visa. RSMS covers all areas of Australia except Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong and Melbourne

• Expansion of Regional Occupation List (ROL).  This list designed to include occupations that are in need in regional areas.  ROL is updated on a regular basis on advice by the Department Jobs and Small Businesses.  Migrants can access ROL if their occupation is located in a regional area (for example, direct access to subclass 482 and 186 visas).  The Australian Department of Jobs and Small Business is a department of the Government of Australia charged with the responsibility for employment, job services and the labour market, workplace relations, small business, and deregulation

• Greater focus on Labour Agreements.  Labour agreements enable approved businesses to sponsor skilled overseas workers when there is a demonstrated need that cannot be met in the Australian labour market and standard temporary or permanent visa programs are not available. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers. They are generally in effect for five years and provide for visas and offer a pathway to permanent residence.  The government has been vocal on use of Labour Agreements as a solution to skills shortages in regional areas.  There are also industry specific labour agreements including dairy, fishing, meat, pork and restaurant

(For the full interview)

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/australia-s-new-immigration-minister-reveals-visa-priority

So if you or anyone you know is thinking of applying for an Australian Visa or Citizenship TRUST ONLY a Master Migration Lawyer and make an appointment with AR LAW Services: Master Migration Lawyer.

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So International Students take note.  The Lecture will review the major changes to the Skilled Visa Program.  With particularly reference to the 189, 190 and 489 visas.

Additionally the discussion will review the sub class 485 visa.

The lecture will be held at the prestigious Law Institute of Victoria and will be delivered by the Principal Solicitor of AR LAW Services Mr Anthony Robinson. BA. LLB. GCLP. LLM, Master Migration Lawyer. http://www.arlaw.com.au/melbourne-law-firm-ar-law-services/

If you have a dream to call Australia home and are currently studying in Australia this is a lecture you can not afford to miss.

To attend please register either at:

ar.soar@mail.com <ar.soar@mail.com>       or             arlaw@arlaw.com.au

Say I wish to attend the “Pathways” lecture.

Who should attend – International Students, Particularly Recent Graduates and New Zealand Citizens.

http://www.arlaw.com.au/uncategorized/never-been-a-better-time-for-kiwis-to-apply-for-pr/

http://www.arlaw.com.au/news/news-for-recent-graduates-what-you-need-to-know/

So make sure your register  either at:

ar.soar@mail.com <ar.soar@mail.com>       or             arlaw@arlaw.com.au

Say I wish to attend the “Pathways” lecture.   To avoid disappointment – Numbers are strictly limited.

If you can not attend but wish to explore your visa options make an appointment with a Master Migration Lawyer.

Book a Consultation

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Once upon a time the SC485 had only one stream.

Any student completing two years of studies (92 weeks) that will award a degree, diploma or trade qualification within the last six months was eligible for an eighteen month visa. The visa applicant had to nominate an occupation on the relevant occupation list and then obtain a positive skills assessment for the SC485 visa purpose.

In 2013 March, the government introduced a two stream SC 485 visa which comprises of:

1. Graduate Work Stream; and
2. Post-Study Work Stream

GRADUATE WORK STREAM

This stream is parallel with the initially introduced SC485 visa.

POST-STUDY WORK STREAM

The important differences in this stream is that the applicant:

1. Is required to have applied for their first student visa after 5 November, 2011;
2. Does not have to nominate an occupation;
3. Does not have to obtain a skills assessment from an assessment body; and
4. Leads to the grant of a SC485 visa that will either have two years (for bachelor or Master by course work qualification), three years (Master qualification in research) or four years (Doctoral qualification) depending on the studies completed in Australia;
5. In addition to satisfying the two year Australian study requirement, the applicant needs to have completed one of the following qualifications:
   1. Bachelor Degree;
   2. Bachelor (Honors) Degree;
   3. Masters by Coursework Degree;
   4. Masters (Extended) Degree and/or;
   5. Doctoral Degree.

It is important that the applicant’s qualification must have been completed as a result of undertaking study at Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 7 or above.

Before you apply: Talk to AR LAW Services.

So if you or anyone you know is an international student either a recent graduate or finishing soon and is thinking of applying or currently has an 485 visa pending or a 485 visa refused talk to us

Book a Consultation

Call 03 9614 0218 or email info@arlaw.com.au to make an initial 30 Minute consultation at our Melbourne office. (conditions apply)

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