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As its a national conference, please note that the seats are free of charge. These sessions do not attract CPD points, and do not attract a fee.
PANEL SESSIONS ATTENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
Date: 15 November 2019
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...Alarming new statistics relating to processing times for Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent Visas which were recently published by Home Affairs state that 90% of cases take 22 months to finalise (no, this is not a typo).
Migration Alliance received a number of emails expressing concerns over these processing times. For those who may not be aware, Skill Select process was introduced on 1 July 2012 and was largely a product of prior failed GSM system where due to the large volume of applications lodged with the Department, it became impossible to process these applications.
Anyone remembers the infamous email sent to GSM applicants asking if they would like to withdraw their GSM application?
...The NSW State Government updated its Subclass 190 Priority Skilled occupations list yesterday:
Demand ranges from Limited, Low and Medium: