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London Metropolitan University loses its sponsor status
Created on Thursday 30 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
Australian universities will be paying close attention to a landmark decision in the UK, which student groups claim could threaten an industry worth $18 billion a year.
London Metropolitan University (LMU) has lost it ‘highly-trusted sponsor’ status, meaning that it can’t take international students with immigration visas during a peak recruitment period. This could cost the university up to $15.2 million.
The streamlined visa processing arrangements involved a student monitoring system and as a result of losing that status, it highlights a potential risk for Australian institutions who heavily rely on lucrative overseas business.
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Miners turn to agencies to deal with visas
Created on Thursday 30 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
Created on Thursday 30 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
Many employers who are trying to hire skilled labour from overseas are turning to recruitment agencies to handle the complex paperwork involving immigration visas and sponsorships. According to the organisers...
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Visa status puts Mike Tyson’s tour in doubt
Created on Thursday 30 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
Created on Thursday 30 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
Mike Tyson may not come to Australia or New Zealand for his long-awaited speaking tour due to his criminal record. Tyson’s rape conviction and subsequent incarceration may mean he’s unable...
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$5 million threshold for new investor visa
Created on Wednesday 29 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
Created on Wednesday 29 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
The government has announced that foreign investors who plan to inject $5 million or more into Australia through business and other avenues will be eligible for a new investor visa from November. The...
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Settlement services "the backbone" of Australian migration program
Created on Tuesday 28 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
Created on Tuesday 28 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
Migration has social, economic and humanitarian benefits for Australia, but these can only be achieved with the right support systems in place, according to the minister for multicultural affairs. Speaking...
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SkillSelect first round places confirmed
Created on Monday 27 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff
Created on Monday 27 August 2012 Written by Editorial staff