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Australia Launches The Golden Ticket Visa

Australia Launches The Golden Ticket Visa

Australia has launched a new visa called ‘Golden Ticket’ which is intended to welcome wealthy migrants who are willing to invest millions in the country.

This will allow foreigners obtain permanent residency as long as they have at least AUD$5 million (SGD$6.4 million) to invest. However, the money must be invested in certain assets that are based in Australia including government bonds, managed funds, and infrastructure projects.

The Significant Investor scheme will fast-tracked a visa application of migrants even if they fail the points system. Also, applicants do not need to pass the usual English requirements (IELTS), can be of any age, do not need to have business skills or specific education levels, and are only required to stay in Australia for 40 days a year for 4 years.

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NSW Announces New Migration Plan For General Skilled Migration

NSW Announces New Migration Plan For General Skilled Migration

A new list of occupations has been announced by the government of New South Wales for skilled migration.

Compared to the previous one, the new list has more occupations, shorter work experience and lower English requirements. This is good news for anyone who is planning to apply for General Skilled (points tested) visa to migrate to Australia.

Below are some of the occupations included in the list:

·         Accountants

·         Engineers

·         IT Professionals

·         Nurses

·         Teachers

·         Chef, Cook and Bakers

·         Building and Metal Trades

·         Automotive Mechanics

For most occupations on the list, the applicant is required to have a minimum of 6 in each component of IELTS and 3 years work experience. These changes make it significantly easier for many applicants to obtain Australian visa.

The NSW Government may nominate you for a subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) or a subclass 489 (Skilled Regional Sponsored) visa to the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) if you meet all the criteria and hold the appropriate qualifications.

 

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Thousands of New Australian Citizens Announced

Thousands of New Australian Citizens Announced

As part of the Australian Citizenship Day celebrations, more than 3000 people from 115 countries were announced as citizens at 60 ceremonies across Australia yesterday.
Almost half of the number of new citizens were announced in Queensland.

In total, there will be 250 citizenship ceremonies for 9000 people in state and throughout Australia in September this year.

Since the first citizenship ceremony in 1949, Australia has welcomed more than four and a half million new citizens.

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Australia’s Employment Rate Grows To 94.8 Percent in July

Australia’s Employment Rate Grows To 94.8 Percent in July

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced that Australia’s seasonally adjusted employment rate grew to 94.8 percent.

The number of people employed increased from 11,512,600 to 14,000 to in July. The growth in employment was boosted by the addition of full-time employment, up 9,200 people to 8,073,700, and part-time employment, up 4,800 people to 3,439,000. The growth in employment was driven by an increase in full-time jobs and more female part-time employment.

The number of people unemployed decreased by 2,500 people to 635,100 in July, the ABS added.

The ABS monthly aggregate hours worked series showed an increase in July, up 13.4 million hours to 1,625.1 million hours since June this year.

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India Tops Number Of Migrants In Australia

India Tops Number Of Migrants In Australia

The Australian Government announced that India, for the first time, has become the largest source of permanent and skilled migrants in Australia. The 2011-2012 migration program has 185,000 places and Indian migrants comprised a total of 29,018 places, that’s 15.7 percent of the overall total.

“The Indian community has made a valuable contribution to economic, social and cultural life in Australia, and I know this will continue with more Indians choosing to make their home here.” Chris Bowen, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship said.

China comes second with 25,509 while United Kingdom is third with 25,274 places.

Below are the top 10 countries of migrants in Australia:
• India – 29,018 places
• China – 25,509 places
• United Kingdom – 25,274 places
• South Africa – 12,933 places
• Philippines – 7,640 places
• Sri Lanka – 5,577 places
• Malaysia – 5,508 places
• Irish Republic – 4,938 places
• South Korea – 4,874 places
• Vietnam – 4,773 places

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