Subclass 482 visa holders – a new Australian permanent residency pathway opens for Short-term Temporary Skill Shortage visa holders

Masters Students and changing courses

Immigration department change their mind on masters students changing courses. Not all masters students will now have to seek prior permission to change courses .

New visa condition 8208 only requires student visa holders to seek approval of a change of course, thesis topic or research in limited circumstances, where the visa holder intends to undertake critical technology related study in the postgraduate research sector.

Point Scores For The Pro Rata Occupations In The 06 September 2017 Invitation Round Remained At Least 65

Point scores for the pro rata occupations in the 06 September 2017 invitation round remained at least 65

Occupation Identification Description Points score
2211 Accountants 85
2212 Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers 75

US Musician On Tour In Australia Deported Over Tourist Visa

US musician on tour in Australia deported over tourist visa An American musician booked for an Australian tour has been kicked out of the country after arriving in Melbourne on a tourist visa, 9News reported. Los Angeles-based indie performer Colleen Green was questioned by the…

Extend Working Hours For Student Visa Holders – Shelf Stacking

A joint Ministerial media release has announced that International students currently employed at the major supermarkets will temporarily be able to work more hours to help keep shelves stocked. Ordinarily international students are subject to a maximum 40 hours a fortnight…