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Here is the explanatory memorandum:

Migration-Agents-Registration-Charge-Amendment-Rates-2.pdf

Migration (LIN 19/087: Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas in the 2018/2019 Financial Year) Instrument 2019
This instrument determines the maximum number of visas that may be granted in the financial year commencing 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 for the specified classes of visas.
Item was repealed on 26/11/2019, and is no longer in force
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L00065


Migration (LIN 19/131: Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas in the 2019/2020 Financial Year) Instrument 2019
This instrument sets the maximum number of visas that may be granted in a specified financial year (2019/2020) for the visas of specified classes of visas.
Some or all of this item commenced on 26/11/2019
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01496


Migration (LIN 19/211: Arrangements for Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa Applications) Instrument 2019
This instrument specifies the requirements for making an application for a Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (Class PE) (Subclass 494) visa. This instrument also specifies the circumstances for when subitem 1242(5) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 does not apply to an application for a Subclass 494 visa.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01449


Migration (LIN 19/213: Specification of Income Threshold and Annual Earnings and Methodology of Annual Market Salary Rate) Instrument 2018) Amendment Instrument 2019
This instrument amends the Migration (IMMI 18/033: Specification of Income Threshold and Annual Earnings and Methodology of Annual Market Salary Rate) Instrument 2018 to address changes to the Migration Regulations 1994 as a result of amendments by the Migration Amendment (New Skilled Regional Visas) Regulations 2019.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01448


Migration (LIN 19/214: Regional Certifying Bodies) Instrument 2019
This instrument specifies to the Minister’s satisfaction the bodies located in, and have responsibility for, the part of a designated regional area in Australia where a nominated position is located.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01445


Migration (LIN 19/215: Sponsorship Applications and Nominations for Subclass 407, 457, 482 and 494 Visas) Instrument 2019
This instrument specifies the forms and fees for an application for approval as a standard business sponsor or a temporary activities sponsor, or to vary a term of approval as a temporary activities sponsor (sponsorship application), or for a nomination of an occupation in relation to a Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa, a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa or a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa. This instrument also specifies the circumstances in which a sponsorship application or nomination can be made in a different way, the different way, and the approved form. This instrument also specifies the process for nomination of a program of occupational training for a Subclass 407 (Training) visa.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01451


Migration (LIN 19/217: Regional Areas) Instrument 2019
This instrument specifies by postcode parts of Australia for the purposes of the definition of 'designated regional area' under regulation 1.03, the definition of 'regional Australia' under subregulation 5.19(16) and paragraphs 888.226(2)(c)(i) and 892.213(3)(b) of the Migration Regulations 1994.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01446


Migration (LIN 19/268: Period, Manner and Evidence of Labour Market Testing) Amendment Instrument 2019
This instrument amends the Migration (LIN 18/036: Period, manner and evidence of labour market testing) Instrument 2018 to specify the period within which labour market testing is required, the manner in which labour market testing is required to be undertaken and the kinds of evidence that must accompany a nomination. This instrument also specifies certain occupations and positions that are exempt from some of those specified requirements.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01450


Migration (LIN 19/296: Arrangements for Applications for Bridging Visas) Amendment Instrument 2019
This instrument amends the Migration (LIN 19/186: Arrangements for Applications for Bridging Visas) Instrument 2019 to include approved forms 491D, 494V (Internet) and 494V as specified forms for Bridging A (Class WA) and Bridging C (Class WC) visa applications.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01459


Migration(LIN 19/267: Regional Certifying Bodies and Regional Postcodes) Amendment Instrument 2019
This instrument amends the Migration (IMMI 18/037: Regional Certifying Bodies and Regional Postcodes) Instrument 2018 to remove references to “regional Australia” as prescribed under subregulation 5.19(16) of the Migration Regulations 1994.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01447


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Migration (LIN 19/087: Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas in the 2018/2019 Financial Year) Instrument 2019
This instrument determines the maximum number of visas that may be granted in the financial year commencing 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 for the specified classes of visas.
Item was repealed on 26/11/2019, and is no longer in force
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L00065


Migration (LIN 19/131: Granting of Contributory Parent Visas, Parent Visas and Other Family Visas in the 2019/2020 Financial Year) Instrument 2019
This instrument sets the maximum number of visas that may be granted in a specified financial year (2019/2020) for the visas of specified classes of visas.
Some or all of this item commenced on 26/11/2019
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01496


Migration (LIN 19/211: Arrangements for Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa Applications) Instrument 2019
This instrument specifies the requirements for making an application for a Subclass 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (Class PE) (Subclass 494) visa. This instrument also specifies the circumstances for when subitem 1242(5) of Schedule 1 to the Migration Regulations 1994 does not apply to an application for a Subclass 494 visa.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01449


Migration (LIN 19/213: Specification of Income Threshold and Annual Earnings and Methodology of Annual Market Salary Rate) Instrument 2018) Amendment Instrument 2019
This instrument amends the Migration (IMMI 18/033: Specification of Income Threshold and Annual Earnings and Methodology of Annual Market Salary Rate) Instrument 2018 to address changes to the Migration Regulations 1994 as a result of amendments by the Migration Amendment (New Skilled Regional Visas) Regulations 2019.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01448


Migration (LIN 19/214: Regional Certifying Bodies) Instrument 2019
This instrument specifies to the Minister’s satisfaction the bodies located in, and have responsibility for, the part of a designated regional area in Australia where a nominated position is located.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01445


Migration (LIN 19/215: Sponsorship Applications and Nominations for Subclass 407, 457, 482 and 494 Visas) Instrument 2019
This instrument specifies the forms and fees for an application for approval as a standard business sponsor or a temporary activities sponsor, or to vary a term of approval as a temporary activities sponsor (sponsorship application), or for a nomination of an occupation in relation to a Subclass 457 (Temporary Work (Skilled)) visa, a Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa or a Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)) visa. This instrument also specifies the circumstances in which a sponsorship application or nomination can be made in a different way, the different way, and the approved form. This instrument also specifies the process for nomination of a program of occupational training for a Subclass 407 (Training) visa.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01451


Migration (LIN 19/217: Regional Areas) Instrument 2019
This instrument specifies by postcode parts of Australia for the purposes of the definition of 'designated regional area' under regulation 1.03, the definition of 'regional Australia' under subregulation 5.19(16) and paragraphs 888.226(2)(c)(i) and 892.213(3)(b) of the Migration Regulations 1994.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01446


Migration (LIN 19/268: Period, Manner and Evidence of Labour Market Testing) Amendment Instrument 2019
This instrument amends the Migration (LIN 18/036: Period, manner and evidence of labour market testing) Instrument 2018 to specify the period within which labour market testing is required, the manner in which labour market testing is required to be undertaken and the kinds of evidence that must accompany a nomination. This instrument also specifies certain occupations and positions that are exempt from some of those specified requirements.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01450


Migration (LIN 19/296: Arrangements for Applications for Bridging Visas) Amendment Instrument 2019
This instrument amends the Migration (LIN 19/186: Arrangements for Applications for Bridging Visas) Instrument 2019 to include approved forms 491D, 494V (Internet) and 494V as specified forms for Bridging A (Class WA) and Bridging C (Class WC) visa applications.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01459


Migration(LIN 19/267: Regional Certifying Bodies and Regional Postcodes) Amendment Instrument 2019
This instrument amends the Migration (IMMI 18/037: Regional Certifying Bodies and Regional Postcodes) Instrument 2018 to remove references to “regional Australia” as prescribed under subregulation 5.19(16) of the Migration Regulations 1994.
Item was tabled on 25/11/2019
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L01447

BSMQ SKILLED PROGRAM

The Queensland State Nomination Skilled Program from 26 November 2019 (from 1.30pm AEST) is NOW CLOSED for:

• Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) 

EOIs submitted after this date and time WILL NOT be considered. 

Now your clients can download the TOEFL® Official App through the Apple App Store® or Google Play™. The app will offer similar features to students’ TOEFL iBT® online accounts, including:

• Test Registration — search for “test centers near me” and find open seats in a two-month period
• Test Prep — purchase comprehensive guides and link to free practice material, including a full-length practice test and TOEFL Insider’s Guide online course
• Scores — view score reports from all valid test administrations, including MyBest™ scores
• Disability Accommodations — submit requests for disability or health-related needs accommodations and view the status of current and past requests

“We are continuing to identify meaningful ways to transform the TOEFL test experience for clients and organisations,” said ETS’s Srikant Gopal, Executive Director of the TOEFL Program. “The TOEFL app meets students where they are by providing them with a convenient and streamlined way to access many components of the test experience on their mobile devices, from registration and test prep through score delivery.”

To learn more about the TOEFL Official App, as well as all of the comprehensive TOEFL test experience changes implemented this year, please visit www.ets.org/toefl/better_test_experience.

Migration Alliance met with the Office of the MARA today in relation to the build of OMARA's new website.

Migration Alliance members are invited to provide constructive feedback regarding the new, soon-to-be-built OMARA website.  Agents are asked to send all feedback to Migration Alliance on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with suggestions and ideas for the new website.

Migration Alliance will collect the information provided by agents and provide relevant feedback to the OMARA to consider.  Please provide feedback by 3 December at 5PM EST.