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Australia’s borders will fully open from February 21
7 February 2022 By RC Migration
The Prime Minister of Australia has announced today, February 7, 2022, that it will no longer be necessary to apply for a special permit (Travel exemption) to enter the country as of February 21 of this year.
As of this date, all vaccinated people with temporary or permanent visas, including tourists, will be able to enter Australia without any type of restriction.
After 2 years of waiting, this is great news for people who have received their visa and are outside of Australia.
However, unvaccinated people will have to apply for a permit to enter the country and quarantine in a hotel assigned by the government.
All this comes after Omicron peaked last week, which has also positively affected Australian residents who will now be able to have elective surgeries in most states. Restrictions on shops and restaurants have also been relaxed.
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These updates to the Designated Area Migration Arrangements offer exciting new opportunities for those wishing to work and live in South Australia. If you are interested in exploring these options, feel free to contact us for more information!
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News Summary: Expansion and Significant Changes in the NT DAMA II
Update: NT DAMA one-year extension and important changes
Northern Territory DAMA II has been extended by one year and will now remain valid until December 13, 2024. There have also been some important new changes that will make it easier for NT employers to access the scheme.
Please read this website for detailed information on the application criteria and process.
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Tasmania News: Overseas Applicant (OSOP): By Invitation Only.
Important information for foreign applicants
Registrations of interest not available: Tasmania is not currently accepting registrations of interest for the Overseas Applicant Pathway (OSOP).
Alternative routes: If you reside outside Australia and wish to be nominated by Tasmania, you have the following alternatives:
A. Overseas Job Offer Route – You can pursue this route if you secure a job offer from a Tasmanian employer.
B. Health and allied health positions: Alternatively, if you receive a job offer for a health or allied health position, you can also explore nomination possibilities through this route.
Immigration update: Processing times for Tasmanian status applications
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Immigration update: Processing times for Tasmanian status applications
Key data on processing times and nomination statistics in Tasmania updated from 16 October 2023
South Australia Revolutionizes its Skilled Migration Program for 2023-24!
South Australia has undergone a Registration of Interest (ROI) process to manage strong demand from potential applicants living and working in the state against a limited allocation of nomination places. This means that potential applicants must present a return on investment (ROI) and be invited to apply for state nomination by South Australia. Potential applicants cannot apply for the state nomination directly.
PAY ATTENTION! NSW to focus on priority sectors rather than lists of skilled occupations
New South Wales has announced a major update to its approach to addressing the state’s skills shortage.
Instead of publishing a list of skilled occupations based on ANZSCO unit groups, they will now focus on priority sectors requiring skilled talent. These sectors include health, education, information and communication technologies (ICT), infrastructure and agriculture.
This change aims to more effectively address skilled workforce needs in New South Wales.