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Calling all Locksmiths! We have a skilled visa strategy for you! March 27, 2008 We are in advanced discussions with a TAFE in Australia about workplace assessments being carried out in Australia for Locksmiths, leading to the granting of an AQF Certificate III qualification.

Calling all Floor Finishers! We have a skilled visa strategy for you! March 27, 2008 We are in advanced discussions with a Registered Training Organisation in Australia about workplace assessments being carried out for Floor Finishers, leading to the granting of an AQF Certificate III qualification.

Skilled Migration - A$100,000 Capital Investment Update March 20, 2008 Although nothing substantive has yet been announced it appears we are close to an announcement on what is to be done by skilled migrants wanting to lodge funds so they can be granted 5 bonus points.

Calling All Skill Pathway D Affected Tradies! March 05, 2008 We are in discussions presently with TAFEs in Australia about workplace assessments being carried out in Australia for certain occupations. In turn this should facilitate the granting of an AQF Certificate III qualification.

Contributory Parent Visa Applications - The Need for a Settled Sponsor March 02, 2008 Certain visa applications require applicants to have what is called a "settled sponsor" at the time the application is lodged. What does "settled" mean?

Increase in Number of Skilled Visa Grants February 16, 2008 The number of visas available under Australia's skilled migration program is being increased by 6,000 with immediate effect - and these visas are to be granted before the end of this program year (June 2008).

Trade skills assessment pathway removed for those without qualfications - Update February 13, 2008 We have received an update regarding the replacement for Trades Recognition Australia's Skill Pathway D - the pathway for those with trade skills but without formal qualifications who want to migrate to Australia.

Australia Needs Skills Expo - London January 25, 2008 Skilled workers who are interested in living and working in Australia are invited to register to attend an expo that is being held in London in March 2008, organised by the Australian Department of Immigration.

Update: Skilled Migration: Bonus Points for Capital Investment Withdrawn January 15, 2008 We have received an update from the Migration Institute of Australia, the professional body that represents Registered Migration Agents.

Assurances of Support - Amendments to Income Test and Bond Amounts January 09, 2008 Some visa applications (notably family visa applications) require what is called an Assurance of Support. The requirements to be met by the Assurer have changed from 01/01/2008.