Sellanes Clark Lawyers and Immigration Specialists

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Sellanes Clark is pleased to have appointed Chris Middleton as Marketing Communications Manager. With a robust career spanning 20 years, Chris has honed his expertise in sales and marketing across a variety of industries and is now pleased to deploy his diverse experience and innovative mindset in the immigration field. With a natural ability to understand and anticipate client needs, Chris is deeply passionate about building strong collaborative relationships and is committed to delivering results that exceed expectations. At Sellanes Clark, Chris is eager to bring his wealth of experience and client-focused approach to our team and we are confident that he will play a pivotal role in further enhancing our services and strengthening our client relationships. https://lnkd.in/gHvpDVVC 

Victoria's 2024-25 Skilled Migration Program Now Open Skilled Visa Nomination Program (Subclass 190 & 491) Invites Applications Victoria’s 2024-25 Skilled Visa Nomination Program has officially opened for applications. To be considered for Victorian skilled visa nomination under subclass 190 or 491, applicants must first submit or update their Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Australian Government’s SkillSelect system. Following this, a Registration of Interest (ROI) must be submitted for an invitation to apply. Source: https://lnkd.in/gqrY9dQH

South Australia's 2024-25 General Skilled Migration Program Now Open Opportunities for Onshore and Offshore Applicants in High-Demand Occupations South Australia has launched its 2024-25 state-nominated skilled migration program, with a comprehensive Skilled Occupation List now available for review. Onshore applicants meeting eligibility criteria can submit a Registration of Interest (ROI) for one of the 464 occupations available across three streams: Skilled Employment, South Australian Graduates, and Outer Regional Skilled Employment. Offshore applicants with skills in high demand can apply for one of the 427 occupations open to them, with regular invitation rounds expected. The Business Innovation and Investment Program remains closed for new applications but allows existing visa holders to apply for extensions or permanent residency. Source: https://lnkd.in/ggRuwDYP

ACT Canberra Matrix Invitation Round - 8 August 2024 Canberra Residents * Small Business Owners Visa Subclass 190 ----------------- Invitations Issued: 1 Minimum Matrix Score: 125 Visa Subclass 491 ----------------- Invitations Issued: 2 Minimum Matrix Score: 110 * 457 / 482 Visa Holders Visa Subclass 190 ----------------- Invitations Issued: 7 Minimum Matrix Score: N/A Visa Subclass 491 ----------------- Invitations Issued: 1 Minimum Matrix Score: N/A * Critical Skill Occupations Visa Subclass 190 ----------------- Invitations Issued: 99 Minimum Matrix Score: N/A Visa Subclass 491 ----------------- Invitations Issued: 73 Minimum Matrix Score: N/A Overseas Applicants * Critical Skill Occupations Visa Subclass 190 ----------------- Invitations Issued: 16 Minimum Matrix Score: N/A Visa Subclass 491 ----------------- Invitations Issued: 40 Minimum Matrix Score: N/A Upcoming Invitation Round Scheduled Before 27 September 2024 Source: https://lnkd.in/gabpJiie

Update on NT General Skilled Migration (GSM) Nomination Applications for 2024-25 Offshore Applications to Reopen on 14 August 2024 for Selected Streams MigrationNT is currently accepting and assessing onshore applications for nomination under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program. Offshore applications are set to reopen on 14 August 2024, but only for the NT Family Stream and Job Offer Stream. Due to the high volume of applications already received, the Priority Occupations Stream will remain suspended. Existing offshore applications under the Priority Occupations Stream will still be processed, though significant delays are expected. Source: https://lnkd.in/gWWWnxn 

Migration Tasmania - 2024-25 State Nomination Program 1 August 2024: New Opportunities and Changes in Skilled Migration Program The 2024-25 Skilled Migration State Nomination Program will open for Registrations of Interest (ROIs) at 12 pm on 1 August 2024. This year's program introduces new eligibility criteria, policy updates, and a revised fee structure. Key changes include modifications to priority attributes, with the introduction of an "orange-plus" category, and an expansion of the Tasmanian Onshore Skilled Occupation List (TOSOL) by adding 18 new occupation groups. The application fee has increased to $360 (plus GST), but there is no cost to submit an ROI. The program will prioritize candidates with "orange-plus" attributes for nomination and continues to accept all occupations listed under the Australian Government's subclass 190 and 491 lists. Detailed guidance on the new criteria, including critical roles and employment eligibility, is available on the Migration Tasmania website. Applications invited before the changes will be processed under the old rules, while new ROIs will follow the updated guidelines starting August 1, 2024. Source:https://lnkd.in/gJhh-U2W 

Update on NT General Skilled Migration GSM Nomination Applications for 2024-25 Temporary Suspension of Offshore Applications MigrationNT is currently receiving and assessing onshore applications for nomination for the 2024-25 program year. However, offshore applications have been temporarily suspended. Existing offshore applications will continue to be processed. It is anticipated that revised settings for offshore applications will be available by August 12, 2024. Source: https://lnkd.in/eYVNqqYY

Prioritising and Streamlining Skills Assessment for the Construction Industry New Initiative to Fast Track Construction Skills Assessments On May 8, 2024, the Hon Brendan O’Connor MP, Minister for Skills and Training, announced an initiative to fast track skills assessments for migrants with building and construction-related skills. This initiative is part of the 2024-25 Budget's focus on housing and aims to address urgent demand in Australia's housing construction sector. Over the next two years, Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) will prioritize processing around 2,600 skills assessments in targeted construction occupations and streamline assessments for about 1,900 potential migrants from countries with comparable qualifications. The complete list of occupations can be found on TRA’s website. From July 1, 2024, TRA's assessment programs, including the Provisional Skills Assessment, Job Ready Program, and Migration Skills Assessment (MSA), will prioritize these occupations. Migrants do not need to apply for prioritization, as TRA will identify relevant applications. Starting July 31, 2024, TRA will remove the mandatory Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) requirement for specified occupations and low-risk country combinations, allowing for a simpler and cheaper MSA for qualified applicants. Those without a qualification can opt-in for OSAP occupations. This change follows consultations with industry representatives on the risks of streamlined assessments. Source: https://lnkd.in/g2MPyADc