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Skilled migration program set to change
On Monday the Immigration Minister, Chris Evans, is expected to announce changes including amendments to the migration occupations-in-demand list, which sets out areas where skilled workers are needed and awards points to migrants who apply to work in these areas.
In private discussions, immigration officials have said the government would support changes that place a greater focus on employer-sponsored visas and give state governments power to import workers under state sponsorship visas.
The points that migrants can earn by working jobs on the demand list are small but can tip the balance in favour of their eligibility to live in Australia. An industry source said skilled migrants under 30 were most likely to use the points system.
The changes are expected to break the link between permanent residency and trades, such as hairdressing and cookery, which are on the demand list at present and are attractive to overseas students who wish to stay.
Тhe implications for the $17 billion education sector are significant. The changes could dash the permanent residency hopes of students enrolled in a sector already battling college foreclosures and bad publicity after attacks on Indian students.
The skilled migration consultative panel was due to complete its review of the occupations list late last year. When the panel met on January 21, immigration officials told interest groups the points test would be revised as it responded poorly to immediate skills needs.
The changes are expected to take effect from midnight the day of the announcement, with industry warned of a surge in applications from people wishing to take advantage of the current system before it changes.
Skilled migration program set to change
On Monday the Immigration Minister, Chris Evans, is expected to announce changes including amendments to the migration occupations-in-demand list, which sets out areas where skilled workers are needed and awards points to migrants who apply to work in these areas.
In private discussions, immigration officials have said the government would support changes that place a greater focus on employer-sponsored visas and give state governments power to import workers under state sponsorship visas.
The points that migrants can earn by working jobs on the demand list are small but can tip the balance in favour of their eligibility to live in Australia. An industry source said skilled migrants under 30 were most likely to use the points system.
The changes are expected to break the link between permanent residency and trades, such as hairdressing and cookery, which are on the demand list at present and are attractive to overseas students who wish to stay.
Тhe implications for the $17 billion education sector are significant. The changes could dash the permanent residency hopes of students enrolled in a sector already battling college foreclosures and bad publicity after attacks on Indian students.
The skilled migration consultative panel was due to complete its review of the occupations list late last year. When the panel met on January 21, immigration officials told interest groups the points test would be revised as it responded poorly to immediate skills needs.
The changes are expected to take effect from midnight the day of the announcement, with industry warned of a surge in applications from people wishing to take advantage of the current system before it changes.
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