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New Regulations Affecting Skilled Visas Are Published
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| Author: |
Alan Collett |
| Date: |
Friday, August 24, 2007 |
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Australia's Immigration Minister has released the new Regulations affecting the Skilled Migration Program today.
We can confirm that the details announced in our previous news article have been incorporated into these changes.
In addition, we can confirm that:
- The first (and for most, only) Visa Application Charge payable to the Department of Immigration for the new offshore visa categories will be A$2,060 (as per the existing offshore skilled visa pathways)
- Same sex partners will be able to be included as a dependent on general skilled visa applications from the 1st of September, 2007
- The Sydney and Surrounding Areas Skilled Occupations List (known as the SSASSL, which applies in lieu of the Skilled Occupations List for Skilled - Australian Sponsored visa applicants, subclass number 138) will cease to have an application for skilled visa applications lodged on or after 1st September, 2007
- Existing Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visaholders - subclass number 495 - can apply straightaway for an offshore general skilled migration visa from the 1st of September, 2007. This change might be of particular interest to those with occupations that are added to the MODL, eg Painters and Decorators, after their SIR visa has been submitted
- The Assurance of Support requirement ceases to exist for "old version" general skilled visas - such as Skilled Australian Sponsored visa applications, subclass number 138 - that have not been assessed by a Department of Immigration case officer by 31st December, 2007
If you are an intending skilled migrant and would like a free initial consultation to discuss your skilled visa options and how we might help please contact us for a free initial consultation.
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