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Below is our company's latest news and press articles.
JULY 2012 DIAC CHANGES - SKILL SELECT
As most would be Australian Visa applicants are no doubt aware DIAC are still set to introduce the n..
All Change Again - DIAC new July 2011 Points Test
As many would be Australian Visa applicants are now aware, the main residency points based system is..
WA & QLD STATE MIGRATION PLANS FINALLY RELEASED
After what will seem like an age to most UK and Irish based potential skilled migrants, the State Mi..
Australian State Migration Plans
The long awaited SMPs (State Migration Plans), so crucial to the migration prospects of many UK..
Evans Replaced as Australian Immigration Minister
Evans replaced as Australian Immigration minister. Potential Australian visa applicants (/o..
Gillard scrapes through
As we predicted, Julia Gillard has managed to form a government. She has managed to secure the suppo..
Choosing an Australian Visa Consultant
Choosing the right Australian visa consultant is vital when thinking of emigrating to Australia to w..
Vetassess – Update on UK based practical tests expected soon
Potential Australian permanent resident visa applicants and Australian migration agents have bee..
Australian Election too close to call
AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL ELECTION – TOO CLOSE TO CALL! The final election campaign day is up..
Australian Federal Election delays approval of Victorian Government State Migration Plan
As suspected, it looks like the next Australian Federal Election (21 AUG 2010) has pushed back the d..
New Australian Skilled Visa Priority Processing Arrangements 14th July 2010
As of 14th July 2010 new Australian skilled visa processing arrangements are as follows.. 1 - A..
New Australian visa service web site goes live
Destination OZ Ltd. launches its new website, Australian-Visa-Service.com. The website..
State Migration Plans (SMPs) – still eagerly awaited.
It looks like the various Australian States and Territories will be introducing their long awaited n..
Suspension of accepting certain GSM visa applications lifted – 1 July 2010
The temporary suspension of certain GSM visa applications lifted from 1 July 2010. Application..
Capping and ceasing of specified offshore GSM applications lodged before 1 September 2007
On 8 February 2010, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship announced that applications for cer..
Changes to state nominated and family sponsored GSM visas
From 1 July 2010, applicants for certain GSM applications will be required to demonstrate that they ..
Introduction of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
ANZSCO is a classification system that provides for the standardised collection, analysis, and disse..
New Skilled Occupation List (SOL)
New SOL comes into effect from 1 July 2010. A much reduced SOL list is now in effect. You can view t..
Minister's announcement on GSM visas
On 8 February 2010, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship announced the following changes ..

