Australian Visas – Processing could be delayed to 2011
Thu, 25/06/09 – 6:02 | 4 Comments

The Australian Immigration and Citizenship department have started issuing letters to visa applicants who have applied for Australian Residency under certain visa classes.
The letter confirms that priority will be given to applicants who are applying …

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Australian Visas – Processing could be delayed to 2011
Thursday, 25 Jun, 2009 – 6:02 | 4 Comments
Australian Visas – Processing could be delayed to 2011

The Australian Immigration and Citizenship department have started issuing letters to visa applicants who have applied for Australian Residency under certain visa classes.
The letter confirms that priority will be given to applicants who are applying …

Getting Down Under now on Facebook and Twitter
Sunday, 7 Jun, 2009 – 6:20 | 6 Comments
Getting Down Under now on Facebook and Twitter

Since launching Getting Down Under in January 2006, our site has evolved from my own personal Blog, tracking the move of my own family down under to more of an online Australian Immigration Magazine providing …

Australian Salary Survey – How much could you earn in 2009
Wednesday, 3 Jun, 2009 – 8:01 | One Comment
Australian Salary Survey – How much could you earn in 2009

Its been a little whilst since I posted some up-to-data information on the kind of Salary you can expect to earn in Australia so I thought I’d provide a little data following the completion of …

Australia – worlds most resilient economy
Tuesday, 2 Jun, 2009 – 9:42 | One Comment
Australia – worlds most resilient economy

A world-wide survey has found that Australia has been voted the best place for business during the economic downturn, meaning that all those emigrating to Australia will benefit from greater investment security and a stronger …

Further cuts in Australian Skilled Migration intake
Tuesday, 12 May, 2009 – 9:20 | 6 Comments
Further cuts in Australian Skilled Migration intake

The Rudd Government is going to announce its latest budget tonight with an expected deficit of about $60 billion most likely making the biggest headline.
For those looking at making the move down under however, the …

Free Holiday Down Under Anyone?
Thursday, 7 May, 2009 – 10:18 | No Comment
Free Holiday Down Under Anyone?

Here at Getting Down Under HQ we frequently get emailed by various folks and organisations that are looking for our help in promoting their products and services to the many visitors and subscribers who visit …

Australian business visas (Skills Stream) capped until July
Thursday, 23 Apr, 2009 – 9:11 | No Comment
Australian business visas (Skills Stream) capped until July

Yet more restrictions on the number of options for wannabe Aussies with the Australian business visa program (under the Skills Stream) being capped until the start of the next financial year, 01 July 2009.
The Australian business …

Occupations removed from South Australian sponsored visa programs
Thursday, 2 Apr, 2009 – 4:09 | 4 Comments
Occupations removed from South Australian sponsored visa programs

So the ACT and NT have already announced their changes to their sponsered visa programs so it was only a matter of time before South Australia followed Suite.
Important changes have been made to the South …

More changes to skilled occupations lists announced
Monday, 30 Mar, 2009 – 4:35 | 2 Comments
More changes to skilled occupations lists announced

Following the news we posted on Friday about Important changes to Australian skilled-sponsored visas for ACT and NT. It looks like the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory (NT) governments are at it …

Important changes to Australian skilled-sponsored visas for ACT and NT
Friday, 27 Mar, 2009 – 7:55 | One Comment
Important changes to Australian skilled-sponsored visas for ACT and NT

The Canberra (ACT) and Northern Territory (NT) governments have made important changes to their State/Territory skilled-sponsored migration programs, including removing occupations from their skills-in-demand lists.
The announcement comes at a time when the Federal Government announced …

Critical Skills List refinement affecting British emigration to Australia
Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2009 – 8:41 | No Comment
Critical Skills List refinement affecting British emigration to Australia

Last week, the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) announced that they would downsize the Critical Skills List (CSL) so that the Australian skilled migration program would more effectively bring in the skills needed …

Australian Government cuts migration program to protect local jobs
Monday, 16 Mar, 2009 – 4:54 | 5 Comments
Australian Government cuts migration program to protect local jobs

Not the best news for wannabe migrants I’m afraid. In a bid to protect Australian jobs, the Federal Government is cutting the intake of skilled migrant workers – removing virtually all the trades from the …

Australia versus the UK – Is Australia really the answer?
Friday, 27 Feb, 2009 – 8:08 | 2 Comments
Australia versus the UK – Is Australia really the answer?

As the British economy hits rock bottom, thousands of skilled workers are looking abroad to start up a brighter, more stable life in a different economy. 
Traditionally, Australia and New Zealand have been a favourite destination …

Slowing Australian economy to reduce number of migrant places
Tuesday, 24 Feb, 2009 – 9:35 | One Comment
Slowing Australian economy to reduce number of migrant places

An interesting post made on our forums has been getting quite a bit of attention recently.
The story goes that Chris Evans, the Australian Immigration minister has announced that Australia will cut its annual immigration intake …

South Australia temporarily re-opens capital investment pathway to skilled migration
Friday, 30 Jan, 2009 – 1:54 | No Comment
South Australia temporarily re-opens capital investment pathway to skilled migration

The South Australian Government has finally reinstated the capital investment pathway to Australian skilled migration for those who lodged their visa application before September 1, 2007.
After 13 months of patient waiting, those skilled migrants wishing …

Victoria Announces Changes to Sponsorship Occupations
Friday, 16 Jan, 2009 – 4:44 | 6 Comments
Victoria Announces Changes to Sponsorship Occupations

The Australian state of Victoria has announced sweeping changes to the list of occupations that it deems eligible for state sponsorship under the class 176 visa for emigration to Australia.
Migrants to Australia who seek permanent …

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