Changes to the General Skilled Migration (1 September 2007)

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website provides that:

Changes to the General Skilled Migration programme (GSM) will be introduced on 1 September 2007. People who have made an application for a skilled visa on or before 31 August 2007 will not be affected by the changes.

Changes will include:

  • increasing the English language threshold for GSM visa applicants
  • rewarding GSM visa applicants who have very good English language proficiency
  • greater emphasis on skilled work experience
  • introduction of a new temporary work visa for graduates
  • simplifying the GSM visa structure.
  • For more information, please see the DIAC website:
    http://www.immi.gov.au/sk...

    Ern Phang
    Solicitor
    MARN 0636271

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