http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/migration-logjam-hits-skilled-workers/story-fn7dlx76-1225982007455 MORE than 140,000 skilled migrants are caught in an Immigration Department processing backlog of up to 28 months. Business leaders are warning of a looming skills shortage and a…
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/students-higher-ed-diplomas-573.pdf From 1 January 2011, changes will come into effect that will impact on prospective students intending to study for a higher education diploma or advanced diploma. From this date,…
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/pdf/simpler-visas.pdf The Australian Government has initiated a range of reforms aimed at improving productivity and international competitiveness. An ambitious regulatory reform agenda is an integral part of these reforms. As…
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/review-terms-of-reference.pdf Overview Australia’s Student visa program enables international students to study in Australia. The program facilitates the continued strength and competitiveness of the international education sector while ensuring appropriate integrity…

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/acs-skills-assessment-review.pdf The following information is for General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa applicants who:•lodged their application on the basis of a skills assessment by ACS in the Australian Standards Classification of…
http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/skilledmigration/detcms/navigation/category.jsp?categoryID=9914227 Western Australian Skilled Migration Occupation List Skilled Sponsored Visa (SSV) – Subclass 176 (Offshore) and 886 (Onshore) Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (SRSV) – Subclass 475 (Offshore) and 487…