AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| More Immigration Agents Lose Access to Apply For E-Visas to Australia | ||
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In early October, 200 Immigration Agents were restricted from submitting e-Visa applications electronically for student visas. Now a further 150 agents have had the same restriction applied to them. Monday, 26 October 2009 |
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| DIAC Recommends Visa Applications to be Lodged by November 6 | ||
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The Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) has advised that people intending to lodge applications for overseas family members to visit Australia over Christmas should do so before November 6, 2009. Monday, 26 October 2009 |
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| DIAC Changes Re-Use Health Check Policy | ||
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On November 9, 2009, The Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) will suspend arrangements that allow some visa applicants to re-use previous health examination reports. Thursday, 22 October 2009 |
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| Australia Commences New Citizenship Test | ||
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On Monday, October 19, the new Australian Citizenship test commenced. The test assesses prospective Australian citizens on their understanding of Australian civics, and the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship. Wednesday, 21 October 2009 |
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| New Australian Immigration Advisory Council | ||
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Minister for Immigration & Citizenship Australia, Senator Chris Evans, has announced the establishment of the Council for Immigration Services and Status Resolution. Monday, 12 October 2009 |
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| More Full time Employment in Australia | ||
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Australian Labour Force Numbers released this month reveal that Australia's economy is showing strong growth, with full-time employment growing significantly. Monday, 12 October 2009 |
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| More Young People Applying for Australian Working Holiday Visas | ||
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According to statistics provided by the Australian Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC), there has been a significant increase in the number of young people entering Australia on Working Holiday Visas. Thursday, 8 October 2009 |
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| Adelaide needs skilled migrants on Australian Work Visas | ||
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South Australia relies heavily on migrant workers to help grow, and to meet labour demands, but Business Leaders are concerned that not enough migrants are settling in the state. Thursday, 8 October 2009 |
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| Student Visas - Australia Suspends 200 Visa Agents | ||
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The Australian Government has suspended almost 200 immigration agents from lodging student visa applications. Suspensions have been issued due to evidence of fraud, or poor visa approval rates. Tuesday, 6 October 2009 |
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| Immigration Essential for Australia - according to expert | ||
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Immigration is the best solution for Australia's aging population, according to Bernard Salt, from KPMG. Friday, 2 October 2009 |
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