A government report is calling for the country’s immigration system to be reformed to target younger, more skilled migrants with better English skills. The Productivity Commission report recommends reducing the age limit of 50 years for permanent migration under the skill stream. And it recommends providing greater openings in the points-based system for younger immigrants.…
The Federal Circuit Court of Australia has ruled that the material on Facebook page of an applicant is “information” that is “evidentiary material”. The ruling has come in the case of a Bangladeshi national seeking the grant of Protection visa in Australia. The 36-year-old male Bangladeshi petitioner’s application for a protection visa had been earlier…
Under the Business Innovation and Investment Program, applications for the new Entrepreneur visa are being accepted now. This new visa will allow entrepreneurs with $200,000 in funding from specified third party to develop and commercialize their innovative ideas in Australia. The visa provides a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. To be eligible for the…
Australian Department of Immigration has made an important change in the points test for the Skilled Migration Program, now giving five additional points to students of Australian institutions. The additional points will be available for students with doctorate-level and masters by research qualifications in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and information and communication technology fields. This…
