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New Agriculture Visa Offers Pathway to PR in Australia
New agriculture visa aimed at Pacific, Southeast Asian workers will be offered to fill labour shortages. Learn more.
Tasmania’s 2021-22 Skilled Migration Program Now Open
Tasmania has launched its 2021-22 Skilled Migration Program and invited a total of 3,300 applications for subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas. Read all updates.
Western Australia expands occupation list for skilled migration program 2021
Western Australia announced changes to the Skilled Migration Program for subclass 190 and subclass 491 visas for 2021. The occupation list for the general stream expands to include more occupations, such as accountants, bakers and cooks. Check if your occupation is listed.
Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program 2021-2022 Opening Soon
Victoria’s Skilled Migration Program for 2021-2022 will open to new Registrations of Interest (ROIs) on 7 July 2021. The Department of Home Affairs provided Victoria with 4,000 visa places. Check if you can submit a registration of interest for the VIC Visa Nomination. Get access to an Australian PR visa with IELTS.
Australia Adds 22 Occupations to Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List
In June 2021, the Australian federal government announced that it will fast-track visa applications for more occupations on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL). That's good news for pharmacists, accountants, chefs, engineers and IT specialists. Check the full list here.
3 Top Reasons Why People Choose IELTS General Training
IELTS offers two tests: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Usually, you can do the General Training test for migration purposes. For migration to Canada, sometimes IELTS GT is the only choice. Here, we'll give you the top 5 reasons why people choose General Training. Read more now.
Global Talent Visa
The Global Talent Visa Program, also known as the Global Talent Independent Program, is a streamlined visa pathway for highly skilled professionals to work and live permanently in Australia. In 2020-2021, there are 15,000 places available under the program. Check here how you can apply with IELTS.
5 Things You Can Do With Your IELTS Results
You sat the test. You’ve received your official IELTS Test Report Form. You can be proud! That’s a massive achievement. But, what can you do with your IELTS scores? Read our list of 5 things you can do with your IELTS results here.
42 Universities in Australia for IELTS Score of 5.5 and Above
Want to study in Australia, but not sure what IELTS score you need for admission? Here’s a full list of colleges and universities in Australia accepting IELTS for entry into undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. Check our full table that contains the list of college and universities in Australia accepting IELTS band score of 5.5 and above, including the following IELTS Overall Scores, Listening Scores, Reading Scores, Writing Scores and Speaking Scores.
NSW adds 10 new occupations to Skilled Occupation List for permanent visa subclass 190
Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, announced in February 2021 that it will add 10 new occupations to its Skilled Occupation List. That’s for Permanent Visa (subclass 190). Check if your occupation is listed.