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There is a new occupations list for NSW:  http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/25147/NSW-State-Occupation-List-06.08.2013.pdf

Under subclass 190 you can see a list of the occupations which have been suspended.  Migration Agents can find a full list of occupations on the above list.

For anyone who needs to give visa applicants and new migrants quick tips on translating Australian slang, here is a great starter. 

I have just come out of a meeting with Renee Zhao at PwC.  Migration Agents will soon be able to essentially plug the PwC 'statement of assets and liabilities position service' offered by PwC to their clients as an add-on service.  This ensures that all financials and statements, especially for clients from mainland China, have compiled their financial statements in such a way which will suit the DIAC and State Government requirements.  We are busy working on a total concept to ensure that migration agents can meet with their client and PwC together to ensure a 'total service' for the SIV visa applicants to Australia.

I see this as being quite an innovative step in complicated SIV financials world which includes things such as 'source of funds' and 'loans to business' etc.  The new concept being developed by Renee Zhao is going to revolutionise the migration advice profession and allow migration agents to increase their usual service offering to their clients with a powerful brand supporting the financial aspect of the subclass 188 visa applications.

We are finalising the offering to migration agents at the moment and will release it to the profession shortly.

So, has the NSW State Government makes it official regarding the State Migration Plan for 2013?

I have just received this email from a Member of Migration Alliance and I think it is newsworthy.

It would appear based on the occupational ceiling report for these occupations....

If you haven't had a chance to take a look at the toolbar yet, you will not be disappointed.  I have created a one-of-a-kind Australian immigration toolbar which allows RMAs to access everything they need from one spot at the top of their screen.  Links to all the major government websites including state and territory government websites are included on the toolbar drop-down menu, plus links to other locations such as AustLii and ComLaw, the Office of the MARA, The Agents Gateway on DIAC's website, News and even this blog as a RSS feed option.    If there is something you think needs to be added to the FREE Australian immigration toolbar then please write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I will see if it can be included.

To download the toolbar just scroll about half way down the Migration Alliance homepage and it is on the right hand side.  I hope this makes your lives easier.  The RMAs in my office love it.