changes in migration rules july 2007
Mar 6th 2007, 10:56 am
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jimmy
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changes in migration rules july 2007
hi everybody,
i heard some changes are going to take place for skilled migration for students studying in Australia. I have heard they are making work experience compulsary is it true. Can anybody tell about dat.
If rules are changing will it affect current students still studying in Australia.
cheers
jimmy
i heard some changes are going to take place for skilled migration for students studying in Australia. I have heard they are making work experience compulsary is it true. Can anybody tell about dat.
If rules are changing will it affect current students still studying in Australia.
cheers
jimmy
Mar 7th 2007, 11:26 am
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Re: changes in migration rules july 2007
The only change I am aware of is the citizenship requirments, instead of having been in the country for 2 years before you can apply for citizenship, from the 1st of July (although I don't think it is finalised yet) in order to apply for citizenship you will have to have been in Australia for four years. I think this applies to people who have their permanent residency granted after 1st of July 2007, anyone who has their permanent residency granted before 1st of July 2007 will come under the 2 year rule.
I'm not an expert on this, and someone else may have a better idea than me, but I think that is the jist of it.
Dolly
I'm not an expert on this, and someone else may have a better idea than me, but I think that is the jist of it.
Dolly
Mar 14th 2007, 2:35 am
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Re: changes in migration rules july 2007
hi,
could you please tell me what changes are going to take place in immigration rules. will it effect current students studying in australia.
cheers
could you please tell me what changes are going to take place in immigration rules. will it effect current students studying in australia.
cheers
Mar 14th 2007, 2:36 am
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Re: changes in migration rules july 2007
But they certainly could effect current students. DIAC are tired of "skilled graduate" students who cannot obtain skilled employment.
Mar 14th 2007, 3:51 am
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Re: changes in migration rules july 2007
Does a lodged application before the 1st of July mean that the new rules will or will not apply ??
Mar 14th 2007, 9:22 am
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Re: changes in migration rules july 2007
I've heard today that you WILL have to work in your field for 12 months before PR will be issued.
I must admit, the source isn't the most reliable ... but it is what I've heard.
Mar 14th 2007, 11:02 am
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Re: changes in migration rules july 2007
That was the recommendation of the birrel report. We will have to see whether the govt accepts thus.
Mar 14th 2007, 1:59 pm
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Re: changes in migration rules july 2007
'The Report also recommends a temporary visa be available to new graduates from Australian educational institutions to give them time to obtain relevant Australian work experience prior to applying for permanent migrant status'
What I DO have an issue with is whether dependant children's school fee's will still be applicable ?!?
I have a budget which unfortunately doesn't include MORE fee's!!
Hmmmmm
Mar 14th 2007, 11:30 pm
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Re: changes in migration rules july 2007
Also, if I remember correctly, it won't have free medicare as well. So you will have to pay for health insurance. Basically, it will be similiar as the 457 visa i think - no free education and no free health.
