US criticizes Australian immigration scheme
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16:32 19/06/2007
The United States State Department slammed Australia's 457 visa scheme , saying it was possible to be linked to illegal labor trafficking. The 457 visa scheme is an Australian immigration program...
Number of visas for IT professionals in Australia skyrockets
13:32 12/06/2007
Watch This Video Australia 's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) granted a record number of temporary employment visas for IT professionals during the nine month's prior to 31 March...
457 visas continued for migrant meat workers in Australia
14:12 17/05/2007
Watch This Video The federal government of Australia announced a three-year labor agreement for the temporary entry of skilled meatworkers ( the 457 visa ) to Western Australia. Kevin Andrews,...
Australia introduces new maritime crew visa
15:58 10/05/2007
Watch This Video The Australian government announced it would be introducing a new visa aimed at hiring foreign crew members to help secure its borders. The Migration Amendment (Maritime Crew) Act...
Australia increases Skilled Migration placements
17:11 08/05/2007
Watch This Video On 08 May 2007, Australia's Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews announced an additional 5,000 places to the Skilled Migration Stream , bringing the total 2007-08 quota to 102,500...
Australia announces changes to skilled temporary visa laws
16:05 02/05/2007
Watch This Video On 26 April 2007 the Australian government announced changes to the Skilled Temporary Visa Laws. Australia has been examining its immigration laws and policies since last summer...