Australian Immigration Daily News

Migration Newsletter 738 has been released by Lewis & Bollard and makes very interesting reading.

Migration_Newsletter_738.04.pdf

Migration Alliance has permission to publish.

Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said the department review of the skilled migration occupation list was to ensure it is responsive to genuine skill needs and regional variations across Australia.

“As a Government, our role is to ensure that Australian employers can access workers with the skills needed to fill the jobs of today and tomorrow when they can’t be met by the domestic workforce,” Minister Cash said.

Minister Cash reiterated the Morrison Government’s skilled migration policies were underpinned by the principle that Australian workers are considered first for jobs. “As part of the review, my department will consult with industry, employers, unions and individuals in developing advice for the Morrison Government on the occupations required to meet the labour market needs of the Australian economy.”

Some occupations on the NSW 190 Priority Occupation List (NSW 190 List) now have an additional requirement for nomination by NSW. 

What is the requirement?

The additional requirement for these occupations is to:

·        be currently living in NSW

17. Invitation date: 2 September 2019

Number of Invitations Issued: 111

Matrix score range: All Matrix submitted with 130 to 70 points

The next invitation round will be held on or before 18 September 2019.

Source: http://www.canberrayourfuture.com.au/portal/migrating/article/canberra-matrix-invitation-round/

The Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Program is one of the many visa options available for the Horticulture Sector.

The Australian Government continues to increase annual caps to a number of countries. AUSVEG will continue to update this list, as announcements are made.

Working Holiday Maker (WHM) Program – consists of 2 streams –
1. Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417)
2. Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462)

The difference between the two visa streams is that the 462 visa has education requirements, while the 417 visa does not.

A 462 visa requires a letter of support from your government of origin (unless you are from the US), while 417 visa does not.