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ACT Migration Program Now Closed to Overseas Applicants

The ACT Migration Program has been closed to overseas applicants effective 23 August 2017.   However, overseas applicants can still apply if they meet the ACT nomination criteria and they have, either: Close ties (either family or genuine job offer) in Canberra, OR Completed a PhD at an ACT university   For overseas applicants who

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Clarifying Changes to Employer-Sponsored Permanent Visas

The AFR reported that recent changes to some employer-sponsored visas would mean hundreds of visa applications made before 1 July are now invalid. Changes to the exemption to English language and skills assessment requirements for employer-sponsored permanent visas will not be applied to applications lodged before 1 July 2017 Removal of the exemption for applicants

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Working Holiday Visa changes for South America

The number of work and holiday visa places for young Australian, Chilean and Argentinean nationals will be increased annually from 1 July 2017. There will be an increase from 1500 to 2000 reciprocal visa places for Australian and Chilean nationals. There will be an increase from 700 places to 1500 visa places annually for Australian

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