AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS
| JULY 2008 | ||
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| Increase in temporary skilled migration visas | ||
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Australia has increased the total number of temporary work visas granted this year by 27% compared to last year. Thursday, 24 July 2008 |
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| New Immigration Deal to help Philippines Skilled Workers | ||
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South Australia and the Philippines are in discussions to help skilled Filipino workers to work and build their careers. Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
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| New Amendments Made to Working Holiday Visa Australia | ||
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Amendments have been made to the Migration Regulations Act (1994) to encourage working holiday visa applicants to spend some time working in regional areas of Australia. Friday, 11 July 2008 |
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| DIAC Annual Fee Adjustment for Australian Visas | ||
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The DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) have made their annual adjustment of most of their visa application fees. The new fees came into effect from 1 July 2008 and were applied to the majority of Australian visas. Thursday, 10 July 2008 |
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| Government Pushes State Sponsored Visas to Australia | ||
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Immigration Minister Chris Evans has called on states and territories to increase their use of the state sponsored skilled migration scheme. Monday, 7 July 2008 |
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| DIAC Opens visa processing centres to cope with increased visa applications | ||
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The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Australia have announced changes in visa processing locations that come into effect on the 1st of July 2008. Tuesday, 1 July 2008 |
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