Visa changes in Australia could see skilled workers sponsored by employers favoured rather than those who seek to arrive and find work on their own, says the nation's new Immigration Minister. David Coleman also indicated in a speech in Sydney that the likelihood of the number of student visas...

Under the new system introduced in July, the total number of student visa subclasses have gone down from eight to two, a student visa and a student guardian visa. And there is now a single immigration risk framework for all international students. Officials believe it offers a broader, simpler...

The Migration Council in Australia has suggested that there should be a visa lottery for international students to address the severe shortage of skilled professionals in certain areas. In a report it suggests that to address the skills shortage over the medium term there should be a visa...

Hi members. I am an Australian Registered Migration Agent with business links in Perth and Bangalore. I may be able give you some general help from time to time. My expertise includes pathways to permanent residence, assessment of eligibility, skills assessments for technical occupations...

Changes to the visa application system is responsible for a huge reduction in the number of Indian students applying for places at Australian universities, it is claimed. Australian High Commissioner to India, Peter Varghese, said the new immigration policies have resulted in a year on year...