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August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020

How do I Apply the New Student Visa Application Fee Waiver ?

Author By intpartners Categories Education Visa, Immigration Visa, liveinaustralia, Student Visa, Study at High School, Study at TAFE, Study at University, Study English, Study Master, Study MBA, Study PhD Doctorate, studyinaustralia

Australia government student visa fee relief for student effected by COVID-19

The Australian Government has been making several changes to visa requirements in recent weeks.

One of the most notable is that applicants will be given

additional time to hand over their English language results and
complete biometric and health checks, allowing future students who’ve been impacted by COVID-19 the chance to finish their visa applications.

In addition to these measures, Immigration Minister Alan Tudge has announced that current international students who will be unable to complete the requirements of their student visa due to COVID-19 will be able to lodge another student visa application free of charge.

This will certainly be warmly welcomed by the thousands of international students who’ve been worrying about what the future will hold for their education in Australia.

What is the fee waiver?

The fee waiver means that any international student who is unable to complete the requirements of their student visa due to the pandemic, will be able to reapply without paying the usual application fees. This fee waiver came into effect at midnight on Wednesday 5 August 2020.

A spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that the waiver will only be available to students who had a valid visa from 1 February 2020:

“A visa application fee waiver will be available to students

who held a student visa on or after 1 February 2020 and
who were unable to complete their course within their original visa validity due to the impacts of COVID-19.”

This fee waiver will only apply to new applications and no refunds will be offered to those who applied before midnight 5 August 2020.

Even if you are eligible to receive the fee waiver, there are some extra steps that must be taken in order to receive the free application.

First, you’ll need to submit COVID-19 Impacted Students form from your education provider, in addition to your visa application.
This form will have to be signed by your education provider, showing how the pandemic has affected your visa requirements.

As well as fee waivers, the Australian Government has announced that the eligibility requirements for a post-study work visa have been relaxed. If you’ve been impacted by COVID-19 and are enrolled with an Australian education provider, you may be eligible for the following:

New or current student visa holders who have been forced to undertake online study outside Australia due to the pandemic will be able to count this toward the Australian Study Requirement.
Graduates who have been affected by the travel restrictions put in place to control the spread of COVID-19 will be able to receive a temporary graduate visa outside of Australia.

It’s clear from these announcements that the Australian Government wants to make sure that international students will be safe in the knowledge that they will be able to continue their education in Australia.

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

Choosing an Education Agent

Author By admin Categories Education Visa, Student Visa

Usually Education agents assist international students to secure a place in an Australian school. While institutions can enrol students directly, they also work with the global student agent network such as IEA-A International Network. You may choose to use a qualified education agent, usually known as a student counsellor, academic adviser, or student recruiter in your home country, or one based in Australia, to guide you through the process of choosing a school and enrolling.

Also based on your home country, your education agent with deep knowledge of Australian visa system, will manage your student visa application that could be critical for getting your student visa successfully. IEA-A has Australian office and in your local country so our services start in your country and continue in Australia.

Why you need a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor ? 

Education agents help reduce the stress of choosing a school in another country. Understanding your options, with someone who speaks your language, can be very reassuring. It is important through that that your agent is knowledgeable, up-to-date on student visa and curriculum changes, and has your best interest at heart. We hear stories of students who arrive for their first day of class to find out that the school has never heard of them. The education agent industry can attract unethical people, so do your research to make sure you are working with a good agent!

In this section, we provide guidance on using agents. Our qualified principal Migration Agent and education councillor Mrs. Feriha Guney (Qualified Education Agent Counsellors QEAC number: C102). (Migration Agent – MARN:0960690) is one of the industry expert with over 15 years of experience and thousands of satisfied international student, can assist you herself or with a number of education counsellors or migration Agents/Lawyer work with her.

Some of the benefits of using a qualified education agent 

If you agent is not qualified or experienced could cost you not only your visa fee or time but also he/she can damage your education career and even may change your life. On the other hand a qualified and experienced education agent, coudl help you to build your education career and even after a successful life, by doing:

  • conduct an interview to understand your needs and goals
  • make suggestions for the best institutions and programs to help you reach your goals
  • assist you to collect all of the documents you will need for your application
  • guide you through the application process
  • review your statement of purpose and provide information on interview process
  • guide you through the visa process once you have been accepted by an institution
  • help you prepare for the move and your arrival in Australia
  • organisation of airport pick-up and accommodation
  • provide information on how to find job in Australia and regulations
  • provide information on how to get Australian Tax number if you want to work
  • provide information on how to open bank account
  • provide information on how to get Australian Mobile Phone services
  • provide information on how to extend / change your visa while you are studying (may require additional fee)
  • provide information on how on Graduate work visa after your graduation of apply   (may require additional fee)
  • provide information on how to apply a permanent skill visa

Education agents fees

When working with an agent, is very important to understand how the agent makes money. You will find that most experienced and qualified education agents offer their services for understanding your education career, checking your “statement of purpose” as well as preparation for the interview, finding right school for your education purpose, helping you to have school acceptance, counselling and the enrolment process fee which it depends of the country of application (as requirements for each country is different).

Although some inexperienced agent may offer their services free of charge, you should question their qualification and experiences that may cost your education career or even change your life forever. In addition to that you may or may not be charged for any school application fees that arise such as the school assessment (the schools charge the agent for this service). You will also be charged for the visa application fee which is paid to the government of Australia.

If you are applying in Australia, IEA-A usually will not charge you a fee. However if you are applying from overseas and if your home country considered in a risky country, there yoru application need to be prepared professionally and reviewed by expert before making application, so we may charge you an application fee.

Best Agent location – in your home country or in Australia or in both?

Should you use an agent in your country, or one based in Australia? There are benefits and drawbacks to each options.

IEA-A usually offer both location support, in your home country for visa application and assessing your application according to your home country requirements, in Australia for on-going help and support. This way you have benefit of Using an education agent based in your country,  you are dealing with somebody who is local and understand your education system.

Education Counsellor in your home country should also be very knowledgeable about visas for nationals of your country. The interview process can take place over the phone or face to face in your native language, and all the paperwork and applications can be processed locally.

When an education agent located in Australia, you have representation when you arrive, and can expect very good relationships with, and knowledge about, Australian education providers. Your agent can assist with airport pickup, accommodation, and in some cases even help you to understand how you can get a job while you are studying.

How do I know if an agent is knowledgeable?

The migration agent system is regulated by the Australian government. Registered migration agents can counsel on migration visas, student visas, or both. If you are working with a migration agent who is also a student agent, we suggest you use one who is registered with the Office of the MARA to ensure they are up-to-date on visa rules. In addition, you can also find out whether a night and overseas agent has been banned from working in migration.

Although it is not mandatory, the Qualified Education Agent Counsellors qualification managed by  the PIER Education Agent Training, ensures an agent understands student visas and regulation, especially if you are working with an education agent in your country. The qualification is not mandatory currently, but it can be a good indication of the quality of the agent. See if your agent has right qualification.

All IEAA Education counsellors and migration Agents have required qualifications and lead by our principal Director Ms. Feriha Guney who has both qualification as Registered Migration Agent and Education Agent  (Mrs. Feriha Guney (Qualified Education Agent Counsellors QEAC number: C102). (Migration Agent – MARN:0960690 ) and over 15 years of experience on both fields.

If you want to check your eligibility as a student visa o study ion Australia, send your resume and write to us on sydney@inteducation.com.

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

5 Australian University Makes The Top 50 in World

Author By admin Categories Education Visa, Student Visa
Five Australian university are among the world’s top 50 universities and 7 are in the top 100, according to a major global ranking that shows Australian universities have made overall improvements in all measures, including teaching, employability and research.

Australian National University is the highest ranked in the country at 20th place in the 2018 QS World University Rankings.

It is followed by the University of Melbourne, ranked at 41, the University of New South Wales at 45, the University of Queensland at 47 and the University of Sydney at 50.

Monash University, with a rank of 60, and the University of Western Australia at 93 round out the seven Australian universities in the top 100.

An institution’s rank is determined by its academic and employer reputations, student-to-faculty ratio, citations per faculty, and international faculty and student ratios.

A total of 37 Australian Government universities are included in this year’s ranking, which covers 959 universities around the world and measures performance in research, teaching, employability and internationalisation.

Belinda Robinson, chief executive of peak sector body Universities Australia, said the ranking is especially important to international students choosing a university.
“Global rankings are a major factor for many international students in deciding where to study, so they’re also very important to the $22.4 billion a year that international students bring into Australia’s economy,” Ms Robinson said.

“These impressive rises underscore the global competitiveness of Australia’s universities and the excellent quality of our education and research on the world stage.”

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the top ranked university in the world for the sixth consecutive year, followed by Stanford University, Harvard University, the California Institute of Technology, the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, University College London, Imperial College London, the University of Chicago and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

MIT has been described as “the nucleus of an unrivalled innovation ecosystem” by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the education analysis firm behind the ranking, which notes that companies created by the university’s alumni have a combined revenue of $2 trillion, the equivalent of the world’s 11th largest economy.

Research director at QS Quacquarelli Symonds, Ben Sowter, said the improved ranking of Australian universities can be partially attributed to the changing political climate in countries such as the US and UK increasing Australia’s comparative popularity.

“Higher internationalisation scores certainly reflect coherent international outreach efforts made by university marketing departments,” Mr Sowter said. “However, they also reflect the increased desirability of Australian higher education in the light of current political situations in the United States and United Kingdom – typically Australia’s main Anglosphere competitors.

“Improvements in scores for Academic Reputation can be attributed to both the type of teaching innovations … and the standard of research emanating from Australia’s universities.”

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

Do you want to migrate to Australia? Victoria releases new Skilled Occupations List (SOL)

Author By admin Categories Education Visa, Student Visa
In November 2016, reported about Victorian Government’s decision to temporary stop accepting applications for skilled visa for certain ICT occupations.

Skilled visa applications for 11 occupations were temporarily closed by the Victorian Government for certain ICT occupations from 11 November 2016 till 6 March 2017 which was later revised and extended till 30 June 2017.

The state government has announced that from 1 July 2017, the Victorian Skilled and Business Migration Program will reopen applications for ICT occupations.

New application process for ICT occupations

Due to the high number of ICT applications that Victoria receives, the state government is changing the application process for ICT occupations. The aim of this is to reduce processing times and improve experience.

Those interested in applying for Victorian nomination (in ICT occupations), are advised to follow these steps:

1. Send your resume to sydney@inteducation.com

we will check you meet the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s (DIBP) Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) requirements and Victoria’s minimum nomination requirements.

Then we will submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)  in DIBP’s SkillSelect, and indicate your interest for Victorian nomination. You do not need to notify Victoria that you have submitted an EOI.

There is no set timeframe to expect an invitation after submitting an EOI. Invitations are not guaranteed. If selected, an email invitation to apply for Victorian visa nomination will be sent to your email address used for the EOI.

If you receive the invitation. we will submit an online application for Victorian visa nomination within 14 days of receiving the invitation. Note that you must be able to demonstrate that you still meet the claims that were in your EOI when you were invited. It is recommend that you have all your supporting documents ready before you submit your EOI in SkillSelect, as the 14 days cannot be extended.

If you are successfully nominated by the Victorian Government, you will receive a SkillSelect invitation to apply for the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) .

Then we will submit a visa application to DIBP within 60 days of being nominated by Victoria.

Selection considerations

The Victorian Government will review and select the top ranking ICT candidates from SkillSelect, who have indicated Victoria as their preferred state.

Candidates who are selected to apply are still required to meet Victoria’s minimum eligibility requirements, including demonstrating employability and commitment to Victoria, and are not guaranteed nomination.

If you are not selected by the Victorian Government, you will not receive an email. Your EOI will continue to be considered for as long as it remains in DIBP’s SkillSelect system.

Current  Occupations eligible to apply for Victorian visa nomination

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For more details, visit Victorian Government’s website.

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

Changes on Working Visas (old 457)

Author By admin Categories Education Visa, Student Visa
Previously Australian government had announced from 1st of July 2017, many changes to 457 visa are coming in to effect that it will introduce some reforms to Australia’s temporary employer sponsored skilled migration programmes. The reforms were to include abolishing of Temporary (Skilled) (subclass 457) visa (457 visa) and replacing it with a completely new Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa from March 2018.

The changes from 1st July 2017

  • For existing 457 visas, the STSOL (Short-Term Skilled Occupation List ) will be further reviewed on the bases of advice from the Department of Employment. The MLTSSL (Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List) will be revised based on outcomes from Department of Education and training’s 2017-18 SOL review.
  • English language salary exemption threshold, which exempts applicants whose salary is over $96,400 from the English language requirement, will be removed.
  • Policy settings about the training benchmark requirement will be made clearer in legislative instruments.
  •  Provision of penal clearance certificates will become mandatory.
  • For existing 457 visas, before 31st December 2017, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection will start collecting the Tax File Numbers of 457 Visa holders and will match the data with Australian Tax Office’s record to make sure the visa holders are not paid less than their nominated salary.
  • The Department will also commence the publication of details relating to sponsors sanctioned for failing to meet their obligations under the Migration Regulation 1994 and related legislation.

The Changes from March 2018

  • From March 2018, the 457 visa will be abolished and replaced with the TSS visa.
  • The TSS visa will be comprised of a Short-Term stream of up to two years, and a Medium-Term stream of up to four years.
  • The Short-Term stream is designed for Australian businesses to fill skill gaps with foreign workers on a temporary basis, where a suitably skilled Australian worker cannot be sourced.
  • The Medium-Term stream will allow employers to source foreign workers to address shortages in a narrower range of high skill and critical need occupations, where a suitably skilled Australian worker cannot be sourced.

The Short-Term stream will include the following criteria:

  • Genuine entry: A genuine temporary entrant requirement.
  • Renewal: Capacity for visa renewal onshore once only.
  • Occupations:
    • For non-regional Australia, the STSOL will apply.
    • For regional Australia, the STSOL will apply, with additional occupations available to support regional employers.
    • English language requirements: A requirement of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent test) score of 5, with a minimum of 4.5 in each test component.

The Medium-Term stream will include the following criteria:

  • English language requirements: a requirement of a minimum of IELTS 5 (or equivalent test) in each test component.
  • Renewal: Capacity for visa renewal onshore and a permanent residence pathway after three years.
  • Occupation lists:
    • For non-regional Australia – the MLTSSL will apply.
    • For regional Australia – the MLTSSL will apply, with additional occupations available to support regional employers.

Eligibility criteria for both streams will be:

  • Work experience: at least two years’ work experience relevant to the particular occupation.
  • Labour market testing (LMT): LMT will be mandatory, unless an international obligation applies.
  •  Minimum market salary rate: Employers must pay the Australian market salary rate and meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.
  •  Character: Mandatory penal clearance certificates to be provided.
  •  Workforce: A non-discriminatory workforce test to ensure employers are not actively discriminating against Australian workers.

 Training requirement: Employers nominating a worker for a TSS visa will be required to pay a contribution to the Skilling Australians Fund. The contribution will be:

  • payable in full at the time the worker is nominated;
  • $1,200 per year or part year for small businesses (those with annual turnover of less than $10 million) and $1,800 per year or part year for other businesses.

The detailed policy settings for several of these requirements will be finalised through the implementation process. Further details on these requirements to inform stakeholders will be available in due course.

Who is affected?

  • Current 457 visa applicants and holders, prospective applicants, businesses sponsoring skilled migrants and industry.
  • Existing 457 visas continue to remain in effect.
  • 457 visa applicants that had lodged their application on or before 18 April 2017, and whose application had not yet been decided, with an occupation that has been removed from the STSOL, may be eligible for a refund of their visa application fee.
  • Nominating businesses for these applications may also be eligible for a refund of related fees.

Further information could be find at border.gov.au

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

2017-18 Skilled Occupations List announced – July 2017

Author By admin Categories Education Visa, Student Visa
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have released two Skilled Occupations List (SOL). This list comes into effect from 1st July, 2017.

The Short‑term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) will be applicable for Subclass 190 (Skilled—Nominated visa) or Subclass 489 (Skilled—Regional (Provisional) visa.

The Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) will be applicable for General Skilled migration visas – Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent Visa), Subclass 489 (Skilled Regional Provisional Visa who are not nominated by a State or Territory government agency) and Subclass 485 (Graduate Temporary Visa) visa applications.

As part of its reforms to skilled migration announced in April, the Government will update the lists on a six monthly basis to ensure the best outcomes for Australian workers and employers alike.

The updated lists are based on extensive consultation with industry and advice from the Department of Employment and the Department of Education and Training.

The Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton said, “The occupation lists are designed to be dynamic. Revisions to the occupation lists are just one element of the Government’s reforms strengthening the integrity of Australia’s employer sponsored skilled migration programmes and raising the productivity of skilled migrants.”

MANDATORY CRIMINAL CHECKS INTRODUCED

All visa applicants are now required to undergo mandatory criminal checks as part of their application.

MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT LOWERED & ENGLISH TEST TIGHTENED

From 1 July 2017, all permanent skilled visas will have tightened English language and lower maximum age requirements.

Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

The following table is the Medium and Long‑term Strategic Skills List.

Item Occupation ANZSCO code Assessing authority Specified for only certain classes (see subsection 2)
1 construction project manager 133111 VETASSESS
2 project builder 133112 VETASSESS Y
3 engineering manager 133211 (a) Engineers Australia; or (b) AIM
4 child care centre manager 134111 TRA
5 medical administrator 134211 VETASSESS Y
6 nursing clinical director 134212 ANMAC
7 primary health organisation manager 134213 VETASSESS
8 welfare centre manager 134214 ACWA
9 accountant (general) 221111 (a) CPAA; or (b) ICAA; or (c) IPA
10 management accountant 221112 (a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ
11 taxation accountant 221113 (a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ
12 external auditor 221213 (a) CPAA; or (b) IPA; or (c) CAANZ
13 internal auditor 221214 VETASSESS
14 actuary 224111 VETASSESS
15 land economist 224511 VETASSESS
16 valuer 224512 VETASSESS
17 architect 232111 AACA
18 landscape architect 232112 VETASSESS
19 surveyor 232212 SSSI
20 cartographer 232213 VETASSESS
21 other spatial scientist 232214 VETASSESS
22 chemical engineer 233111 Engineers Australia
23 materials engineer 233112 Engineers Australia
24 civil engineer 233211 Engineers Australia
25 geotechnical engineer 233212 Engineers Australia
26 quantity surveyor 233213 AIQS
27 structural engineer 233214 Engineers Australia
28 transport engineer 233215 Engineers Australia
29 electrical engineer 233311 Engineers Australia
30 electronics engineer 233411 Engineers Australia
31 industrial engineer 233511 Engineers Australia
32 mechanical engineer 233512 Engineers Australia
33 production or plant engineer 233513 Engineers Australia
34 aeronautical engineer 233911 Engineers Australia
35 agricultural engineer 233912 Engineers Australia
36 biomedical engineer 233913 Engineers Australia
37 engineering technologist 233914 Engineers Australia
38 environmental engineer 233915 Engineers Australia
39 naval architect 233916 Engineers Australia
40 agricultural consultant 234111 VETASSESS
41 agricultural scientist 234112 VETASSESS
42 forester 234113 VETASSESS
43 medical laboratory scientist 234611 AIMS
44 veterinarian 234711 AVBC
45 physicist (medical physicist only) 234914 ACPSEM
46 early childhood (pre‑primary school) teacher 241111 AITSL
47 secondary school teacher 241411 AITSL
48 special needs teacher 241511 AITSL
49 teacher of the hearing impaired 241512 AITSL
50 teacher of the sight impaired 241513 AITSL
51 special education teachers (nec) 241599 AITSL
52 medical diagnostic radiographer 251211 ASMIRT
53 medical radiation therapist 251212 ASMIRT
54 nuclear medicine technologist 251213 ANZSNM
55 sonographer 251214 ASMIRT
56 optometrist 251411 OCANZ
57 orthotist or prosthetist 251912 AOPA
58 chiropractor 252111 CCEA
59 osteopath 252112 AOAC
60 occupational therapist 252411 OTC
61 physiotherapist 252511 APC
62 podiatrist 252611 (a) APodA; or (b) ANZPAC
63 audiologist 252711 VETASSESS
64 speech pathologist 252712 SPA
65 general practitioner 253111 MedBA
66 specialist physician (general medicine) 253311 MedBA
67 cardiologist 253312 MedBA
68 clinical haematologist 253313 MedBA
69 medical oncologist 253314 MedBA
70 endocrinologist 253315 MedBA
71 gastroenterologist 253316 MedBA
72 intensive care specialist 253317 MedBA
73 neurologist 253318 MedBA
74 paediatrician 253321 MedBA
75 renal medicine specialist 253322 MedBA
76 rheumatologist 253323 MedBA
77 thoracic medicine specialist 253324 MedBA
78 specialist physicians (nec) 253399 MedBA
79 psychiatrist 253411 MedBA
80 surgeon (general) 253511 MedBA
81 cardiothoracic surgeon 253512 MedBA
82 neurosurgeon 253513 MedBA
83 orthopaedic surgeon 253514 MedBA
84 otorhinolaryngologist 253515 MedBA
85 paediatric surgeon 253516 MedBA
86 plastic and reconstructive surgeon 253517 MedBA
87 urologist 253518 MedBA
88 vascular surgeon 253521 MedBA
89 dermatologist 253911 MedBA
90 emergency medicine specialist 253912 MedBA
91 obstetrician and gynaecologist 253913 MedBA
92 ophthalmologist 253914 MedBA
93 pathologist 253915 MedBA
94 diagnostic and interventional radiologist 253917 MedBA
95 radiation oncologist 253918 MedBA
96 medical practitioners (nec) 253999 MedBA
97 midwife 254111 ANMAC
98 nurse practitioner 254411 ANMAC
99 registered nurse (aged care) 254412 ANMAC
100 registered nurse (child and family health) 254413 ANMAC
101 registered nurse (community health) 254414 ANMAC
102 registered nurse (critical care and emergency) 254415 ANMAC
103 registered nurse (developmental disability) 254416 ANMAC
104 registered nurse (disability and rehabilitation) 254417 ANMAC
105 registered nurse (medical) 254418 ANMAC
106 registered nurse (medical practice) 254421 ANMAC
107 registered nurse (mental health) 254422 ANMAC
108 registered nurse (perioperative) 254423 ANMAC
109 registered nurse (surgical) 254424 ANMAC
110 registered nurse (paediatrics) 254425 ANMAC
111 registered nurses (nec) 254499 ANMAC
112 ICT business analyst 261111 ACS
113 systems analyst 261112 ACS
114 analyst programmer 261311 ACS
115 developer programmer 261312 ACS
116 software engineer 261313 ACS
117 ICT security specialist 262112 ACS
118 computer network and systems engineer 263111 ACS
119 telecommunications engineer 263311 Engineers Australia
120 telecommunications network engineer 263312 Engineers Australia
121 barrister 271111 a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory
122 solicitor 271311 a legal admissions authority of a State or Territory
123 clinical psychologist 272311 APS
124 educational psychologist 272312 APS
125 organisational psychologist 272313 APS
126 psychologists (nec) 272399 APS
127 social worker 272511 AASW
128 civil engineering draftsperson 312211 (a) Engineers Australia; or (b) VETASSESS
129 civil engineering technician 312212 VETASSESS
130 electrical engineering draftsperson 312311 Engineers Australia
131 electrical engineering technician 312312 TRA
132 radio communications technician 313211 TRA
133 telecommunications field engineer 313212 Engineers Australia
134 telecommunications network planner 313213 Engineers Australia Y
135 telecommunications technical officer or technologist 313214 Engineers Australia
136 automotive electrician 321111 TRA
137 motor mechanic (general) 321211 TRA
138 diesel motor mechanic 321212 TRA
139 motorcycle mechanic 321213 TRA
140 small engine mechanic 321214 TRA
141 sheetmetal trades worker 322211 TRA
142 metal fabricator 322311 TRA
143 pressure welder 322312 TRA Y
144 welder (first class) 322313 TRA
145 fitter (general) 323211 TRA
146 fitter and turner 323212 TRA
147 fitter‑welder 323213 TRA
148 metal machinist (first class) 323214 TRA
149 locksmith 323313 TRA
150 panelbeater 324111 TRA
151 bricklayer 331111 TRA
152 stonemason 331112 TRA
153 carpenter and joiner 331211 TRA
154 carpenter 331212 TRA
155 joiner 331213 TRA
156 painting trades worker 332211 TRA
157 glazier 333111 TRA
158 fibrous plasterer 333211 TRA
159 solid plasterer 333212 TRA
160 wall and floor tiler 333411 TRA
161 plumber (general) 334111 TRA
162 airconditioning and mechanical services plumber 334112 TRA
163 drainer 334113 TRA
164 gasfitter 334114 TRA
165 roof plumber 334115 TRA
166 electrician (general) 341111 TRA
167 electrician (special class) 341112 TRA
168 lift mechanic 341113 TRA
169 airconditioning and refrigeration mechanic 342111 TRA
170 electrical linesworker 342211 TRA Y
171 technical cable jointer 342212 TRA
172 electronic equipment trades worker 342313 TRA
173 electronic instrument trades worker (general) 342314 TRA
174 electronic instrument trades worker (special class) 342315 TRA
175 chef 351311 TRA
176 cabinetmaker 394111 TRA
177 boat builder and repairer 399111 TRA
178 shipwright 399112 TRA

Short‑term Skilled Occupation List

The following table is the Short‑term Skilled Occupation List.

Item Column 1Occupation Column 2ANZSCO code Column 3Assessing authority Column 4Specified for only certain classes (see subsection (2))
1 aquaculture farmer 121111 VETASSESS Y
2 cotton grower 121211 VETASSESS Y
3 flower grower 121212 VETASSESS Y
4 fruit or nut grower 121213 VETASSESS Y
5 grain, oilseed or pasture grower (Aus) / field crop grower (NZ) 121214 VETASSESS Y
6 grape grower 121215 VETASSESS Y
7 mixed crop farmer 121216 VETASSESS Y
8 sugar cane grower 121217 VETASSESS Y
9 vegetable grower (Aus) / market gardener (NZ) 121221 VETASSESS Y
10 crop farmers (nec) 121299 VETASSESS Y
11 apiarist 121311 VETASSESS Y
12 beef cattle farmer 121312 VETASSESS Y
13 dairy cattle farmer 121313 VETASSESS Y
14 horse breeder 121316 VETASSESS Y
15 mixed livestock farmer 121317 VETASSESS Y
16 pig farmer 121318 VETASSESS Y
17 poultry farmer 121321 VETASSESS Y
18 sheep farmer 121322 VETASSESS Y
19 livestock farmers (nec) 121399 VETASSESS Y
20 mixed crop and livestock farmer 121411 VETASSESS Y
21 sales and marketing manager 131112 AIM
22 advertising manager 131113 AIM
23 corporate services manager 132111 VETASSESS
24 finance manager 132211 (a) CPAA; or(b) IPA; or(c) CAANZ
25 human resource manager 132311 AIM
26 research and development manager 132511 VETASSESS
27 manufacturer 133411 VETASSESS
28 production manager (forestry) 133511 VETASSESS Y
29 production manager (manufacturing) 133512 VETASSESS
30 production manager (mining) 133513 VETASSESS
31 supply and distribution manager 133611 AIM
32 health and welfare services managers (nec) 134299 VETASSESS
33 school principal 134311 VETASSESS
34 education managers (nec) 134499 VETASSESS
35 ICT project manager 135112 ACS
36 ICT managers (nec) 135199 ACS
37 arts administrator or manager 139911 VETASSESS
38 laboratory manager 139913 VETASSESS
39 quality assurance manager 139914 VETASSESS
40 specialist managers (nec) except:(a) ambassador; or(b) archbishop; or

(c) bishop

 139999 VETASSESS
41 cafe or restaurant manager 141111 VETASSESS
42 hotel or motel manager 141311 VETASSESS
43 accommodation and hospitality managers (nec) 141999 VETASSESS
44 hair or beauty salon manager 142114 VETASSESS
45 post office manager 142115 VETASSESS
46 fitness centre manager 149112 VETASSESS
47 sports centre manager 149113 VETASSESS
48 customer service manager 149212 VETASSESS
49 conference and event organiser 149311 VETASSESS
50 transport company manager 149413 VETASSESS
51 facilities manager 149913 VETASSESS
52 dancer or choreographer 211112 VETASSESS
53 music director 211212 VETASSESS
54 music professionals (nec) 211299 VETASSESS
55 photographer 211311 VETASSESS
56 visual arts and crafts professionals (nec) 211499 VETASSESS
57 artistic director 212111 VETASSESS
58 book or script editor 212212 VETASSESS
59 director (film, television, radio or stage) 212312 VETASSESS
60 film and video editor 212314 VETASSESS
61 program director (television or radio) 212315 VETASSESS
62 stage manager 212316 VETASSESS
63 technical director 212317 VETASSESS
64 video producer 212318 VETASSESS
65 copywriter 212411 VETASSESS
66 newspaper or periodical editor 212412 VETASSESS
67 print journalist 212413 VETASSESS
68 technical writer 212415 VETASSESS
69 television journalist 212416 VETASSESS
70 journalists and other writers (nec) 212499 VETASSESS
71 company secretary 221211 VETASSESS
72 commodities trader 222111 VETASSESS
73 finance broker 222112 VETASSESS
74 insurance broker 222113 VETASSESS
75 financial brokers (nec) 222199 VETASSESS
76 financial market dealer 222211 VETASSESS
77 stockbroking dealer 222213 VETASSESS
78 financial dealers (nec) 222299 VETASSESS
79 financial investment adviser 222311 VETASSESS
80 financial investment manager 222312 VETASSESS
81 recruitment consultant 223112 VETASSESS
82 ICT trainer 223211 ACS
83 mathematician 224112 VETASSESS
84 gallery or museum curator 224212 VETASSESS
85 health information manager 224213 VETASSESS
86 records manager 224214 VETASSESS
87 librarian 224611 VETASSESS
88 management consultant 224711 VETASSESS
89 organisation and methods analyst 224712 VETASSESS
90 patents examiner 224914 VETASSESS
91 information and organisation professionals (nec) 224999 VETASSESS
92 advertising specialist 225111 VETASSESS
93 marketing specialist 225113 VETASSESS
94 ICT account manager 225211 VETASSESS
95 ICT business development manager 225212 VETASSESS
96 ICT sales representative 225213 VETASSESS
97 public relations professional 225311 VETASSESS
98 technical sales representatives (nec) including education sales representatives 225499 VETASSESS
99 aeroplane pilot 231111 CASA
100 flying instructor 231113 VETASSESS
101 helicopter pilot 231114 CASA
102 fashion designer 232311 VETASSESS
103 industrial designer 232312 VETASSESS
104 jewellery designer 232313 VETASSESS
105 graphic designer 232411 VETASSESS
106 illustrator 232412 VETASSESS
107 web designer 232414 VETASSESS
108 interior designer 232511 VETASSESS
109 urban and regional planner 232611 VETASSESS
110 wine maker 234213 VETASSESS Y
111 geologist 234411 VETASSESS
112 primary school teacher 241213 AITSL
113 middle school teacher (Aus) / intermediate school teacher (NZ) 241311 AITSL
114 education adviser 249111 VETASSESS
115 art teacher (private tuition) 249211 VETASSESS
116 dance teacher (private tuition) 249212 VETASSESS
117 music teacher (private tuition) 249214 VETASSESS
118 private tutors and teachers (nec) 249299 VETASSESS
119 teacher of English to speakers of other languages 249311 VETASSESS
120 dietitian 251111 DAA
121 nutritionist 251112 VETASSESS
122 occupational health and safety adviser 251312 VETASSESS
123 orthoptist 251412 VETASSESS
124 hospital pharmacist 251511 APharmC
125 industrial pharmacist 251512 VETASSESS
126 retail pharmacist 251513 APharmC
127 health promotion officer 251911 VETASSESS
128 health diagnostic and promotion professionals (nec) 251999 VETASSESS
129 acupuncturist 252211 Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
130 naturopath 252213 VETASSESS
131 traditional Chinese medicine practitioner 252214 Chinese Medicine Board of Australia
132 complementary health therapists (nec) 252299 VETASSESS
133 dental specialist 252311 ADC
134 dentist 252312 ADC
135 resident medical officer 253112 MedBA
136 anaesthetist 253211 MedBA
137 nurse educator 254211 ANMAC
138 nurse researcher 254212 ANMAC
139 nurse manager 254311 ANMAC
140 web developer 261212 ACS
141 software tester 261314 ACS
142 database administrator 262111 ACS
143 systems administrator 262113 ACS
144 network administrator 263112 ACS
145 network analyst 263113 ACS
146 ICT quality assurance engineer 263211 ACS
147 ICT support engineer 263212 ACS
148 ICT systems test engineer 263213 ACS
149 ICT support and test engineers (nec) 263299 ACS
150 judicial and other legal professionals (nec) 271299 VETASSESS
151 careers counsellor 272111 VETASSESS
152 drug and alcohol counsellor 272112 VETASSESS
153 family and marriage counsellor 272113 VETASSESS
154 rehabilitation counsellor 272114 VETASSESS
155 student counsellor 272115 VETASSESS
156 counsellors (nec) 272199 VETASSESS
157 interpreter 272412 NAATI
158 social professionals (nec) 272499 VETASSESS
159 recreation officer 272612 VETASSESS
160 welfare worker 272613 ACWA
161 agricultural technician 311111 VETASSESS Y
162 anaesthetic technician 311211 VETASSESS
163 cardiac technician 311212 VETASSESS
164 medical laboratory technician 311213 AIMS
165 pharmacy technician 311215 VETASSESS
166 medical technicians (nec) 311299 VETASSESS
167 meat inspector 311312 VETASSESS
168 primary products inspectors (nec) 311399 VETASSESS Y
169 chemistry technician 311411 VETASSESS
170 earth science technician 311412 VETASSESS
171 life science technician 311413 VETASSESS
172 science technicians (nec) 311499 VETASSESS
173 architectural draftsperson 312111 VETASSESS
174 building associate 312112 VETASSESS
175 building inspector 312113 VETASSESS
176 architectural, building and surveying technicians (nec) 312199 VETASSESS
177 mechanical engineering technician 312512 TRA
178 metallurgical or materials technician 312912 VETASSESS
179 mine deputy 312913 VETASSESS
180 hardware technician 313111 TRA
181 ICT customer support officer 313112 TRA
182 web administrator 313113 ACS
183 ICT support technicians (nec) 313199 TRA
184 farrier 322113 TRA
185 aircraft maintenance engineer (avionics) 323111 TRA
186 aircraft maintenance engineer (mechanical) 323112 TRA
187 aircraft maintenance engineer (structures) 323113 TRA
188 textile, clothing and footwear mechanic 323215 TRA
189 metal fitters and machinists (nec) 323299 TRA
190 precision instrument maker and repairer 323314 TRA
191 watch and clock maker and repairer 323316 TRA
192 toolmaker 323412 TRA
193 vehicle body builder 324211 TRA
194 vehicle trimmer 324212 TRA
195 roof tiler 333311 TRA
196 business machine mechanic 342311 TRA
197 cabler (data and telecommunications) 342411 TRA
198 telecommunications linesworker 342413 TRA
199 baker 351111 TRA
200 pastrycook 351112 TRA
201 butcher or smallgoods maker 351211 TRA
202 cook 351411 TRA
203 dog handler or trainer 361111 VETASSESS
204 animal attendants and trainers (nec) 361199 VETASSESS
205 veterinary nurse 361311 VETASSESS
206 florist 362111 TRA
207 gardener (general) 362211 TRA
208 arborist 362212 TRA
209 landscape gardener 362213 TRA
210 greenkeeper 362311 TRA
211 hairdresser 391111 TRA
212 print finisher 392111 TRA
213 printing machinist 392311 TRA
214 dressmaker or tailor 393213 TRA
215 upholsterer 393311 TRA
216 furniture finisher 394211 TRA
217 wood machinist 394213 TRA
218 wood machinists and other wood trades workers (nec) 394299 TRA
219 chemical plant operator 399211 TRA
220 power generation plant operator 399213 TRA
221 library technician 399312 VETASSESS
222 jeweller 399411 TRA
223 camera operator (film, television or video) 399512 TRA
224 make up artist 399514 TRA
225 sound technician 399516 TRA
226 performing arts technicians (nec) 399599 VETASSESS
227 signwriter 399611 TRA
228 ambulance officer 411111 VETASSESS
229 intensive care ambulance paramedic 411112 VETASSESS
230 dental technician 411213 TRA
231 diversional therapist 411311 VETASSESS
232 enrolled nurse 411411 ANMAC
233 massage therapist 411611 VETASSESS
234 community worker 411711 ACWA
235 disabilities services officer 411712 VETASSESS
236 family support worker 411713 VETASSESS
237 residential care officer 411715 VETASSESS
238 youth worker 411716 ACWA
239 diving instructor (open water) 452311 VETASSESS
240 gymnastics coach or instructor 452312 VETASSESS
241 horse riding coach or instructor 452313 VETASSESS
242 snowsport instructor 452314 VETASSESS
243 swimming coach or instructor 452315 VETASSESS
244 tennis coach 452316 VETASSESS
245 other sports coach or instructor 452317 VETASSESS
246 sports development officer 452321 VETASSESS
247 footballer 452411 VETASSESS
248 sportspersons (nec) 452499 VETASSESS
249 contract administrator 511111 VETASSESS
250 program or project administrator 511112 VETASSESS
251 insurance loss adjuster 599612 VETASSESS
252 insurance agent 611211 VETASSESS
253 retail buyer 639211 VETASSESS

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June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

Extra 10 points with Tasmania’s new Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 489)

Author By admin Categories Education Visa, Student Visa
Tasmanian state government offer a new visa category that could provide visa-holders a pathway to Australian permanent residency.
Apart from the Skilled Independent visa that allows visa-holders to settle anywhere in Australia, different Australian states and territories have their own immigration programs which are run in accordance with their particular skills and economic requirements, under which the states nominate eligible applicants for skilled migration.

Tasmania, an island state off Australia’s south coast has introduced a new visa category for overseas applicants which will allow them to live and work in the state for four years and also offers a pathway to permanent residency in Australia.

From 1 July this year, a new category for the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 489) has been introduced for Tasmanian state nomination for overseas applicants. They are eligible to apply for this category as offshore applicants.

Visa subclass 489 allows visa holders to live and work in Tasmania for up to four years.

A state nomination from Tasmania adds 10 points to a skilled visa applicant’s overall score required to qualify for a visa under Australia’s Department of Immigration and Border Protection point test.

After having lived in the state for at least two years and worked full-time (35 hours per week) for at least one year during their stay, visa holders become eligible to apply for permanent residency in Australia.

In order to apply for this visa, an applicant is required to nominate an occupation from Tasmania’s Skilled Occupation List and provide sufficient proof of employment opportunities in the state. Applicants can also secure a genuine offer of employment from employers.

More information send your CV or contact us. 

 

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

International Students Be Careful On Your Social Media Messages

Author By admin Categories Education Visa, Student Visa

According to the Migration Legislation Amendment Regulations 2017 that came into effect on 18th November 2017, an existing condition, 8303 has been amended to expand its scope. Under the new migration rules, many Australian temporary visas will be subject to a condition that will enable the Immigration Department to cancel a person’s visa if they are found to be involved in online vilification based on gender, sexuality, religion, and ethnicity.

Before 18 November 2017, the condition that earlier applied to only a few visas, is now applicable to most temporary visas applied for on.  This condition now also applies to

  • temporary graduate visa (Subclass 485)
  • skilled regional (485),
  • student visa and
  • visitor visa.

The Immigration Minister now has the power to cancel a visa if there is evidence of a visa holder engaging in harassment, stalking, intimidation, bullying or threatening a person even if it doesn’t amount to a criminal sanction. These activities may include public ‘hate speech’ or online vilification targeted at both groups and individuals based on gender, sexuality, religion, and ethnicity.

The Department of Immigration says that the new change: “It sends a clear message, explicitly requiring that the behaviour of temporary visa holders is consistent with Australian government and community expectations.  It advises visa holders what sorts of behaviour can result in visa cancellation.”

The Immigration Department says its officers have the discretion to determine whether the condition has been breached. They also have the discretion to not cancel the visa even when the condition has been breached.

No one should break the law but even behaviour that may not necessarily warrant a criminal sanction can be deemed a breach of this condition. So it is important to remember that your actions online may have consequences just like your real-life actions.

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

A new record in Australian International Student numbers

Author By admin Categories Education Visa, Student Visa

Australia’s international education industry has strengthened across the board, pushing student numbers to new record levels according to the latest data. But doubts have started to emerge over how long the country can maintain its growth streak.

Records continued to fall for Australian international education, but clouds are starting to form, as the country’s reliance on China increases.

The number of international students within Australia currently sits at 9.4% above the 554,200 for the whole of 2016

Year to October data, released by the Department of Education and Training, shows more than 606,700 international students have entered Australia so far in 2017, a 13% increase from the level achieved by the same time in 2016, while enrolments and commencements also experienced double-digit percentage growth.

“The more Australia can do to discover or seek out new markets, the better for the international education sector as a whole”

The surge in numbers has also pushed up total revenue, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicating the 12 months to September period grew to a landmark $29.4bn, up from $28.4bn last quarter.

The figure for students, enrolments and commencements as of October has already surpassed that for the whole of 2016.

The number of international students within Australia currently sits 9.4% above the 2016 total of 554,200, while enrolments and commencements – the number of new enrolments in a calendar year – are 7.5% and 2% higher, respectively.

English Australia noted September 2017’s figures were 6.7% down from September 2016

While the figures are welcomed in Australia, not all sectors and source markets experienced consistent improvements, casting doubt over how long the boom will last.

Although 3.3% above the previous year’s October figures, ELICOS stands alone as the only sector to not yet surpass 2016 totals, and after a strong first half of 2017, experienced two consecutive declines in commencements in August and September.

It was the only major sector to do so.

In its latest market analysis report, English Australia noted September 2017’s figures were 6.7% down from September 2016, representing “arguably the first poor month at the national aggregate level for ELICOS in recent years.”

Meanwhile, China further strengthened its position as Australia’s top source market, increasing 18% from the same period in 2016 and pushing its market share across all sectors from 27.5% to approximately 30%; reaching as high as 60% for some sectors.

source:  thepienews.com

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

Migration pushes Australia to become the world’s 11th biggest economy

Author By admin Categories Business Visa, Immigration Visa, Student Visa, Tourism Visa

Population growth will help propel Australia to become the world’s 11th biggest economy within a decade, a report predicts.

The London-based Centre for Economics and Business Research is forecasting Australia will climb two places on its world economic league table by 2026 from its current ranking of 13.

Countries that depend on brainpower to drive their economies will generally overtake those dependent on natural resources, with China tipped to replace the US as the world’s biggest economy in 2030, the centre says.

While Australia’s economic growth has been fuelled by resources in recent years, the centre also noted that it’s become one of the most popular countries in the world for inward migration.

The London-based Centre for Economics and Business Research is forecasting Australia will climb two places on its world economic league table by 2026 from its current ranking of 13. And it’s particularly Australia’s intake of migrants with highly sought-after skills that will help fuel its future growth.

“Australia is one of the most popular countries in the world for inward migration as well as having natural resources.

“The growing population means that the economy is forecast to rise from 13th largest in 2017 to 11th largest economy in 2026.

“Investment in urban infrastructure will need to accelerate as population increases.”

Australia welcomed 245,400 immigrants in the year ending June 30, 2017, a 27 per cent increase from the year before.

 

“The growing population means the economy is forecast to rise from 13th largest in 2017 to 11th largest economy in 2026,” said the centre’s 2018 World Economic League Table, which ranks the world’s economies by gross domestic product measured in US dollars at market prices to 2030.

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