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Migration Queensland UpdateAustralia
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Migration Queensland Update

Because the nomination allotment for the 2021-22 programme year has been full, the Migration Queensland Skilled Program (subclass 190 and 491 visas) is now closed. If you have previously received an invitation, Migration Queensland will continue to handle your application. You will still get an invitation if you filed your EOI and 491-Small Business Owners…

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MPNP issued an invitation to 315 applicants to applyCanada
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MPNP issued an invitation to 315 applicants to apply

On May 5, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) issued an invitation to 315 applicants to apply. Three different immigration streams received invitations: • Manitoba Skilled Workers — 249 invites with a minimum score of 651; • Overseas Skilled Workers — 34 invites with a minimum score of 691; and • International Education Stream –…

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On May 3, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued its weekly round of invitesCanada
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On May 3, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued its weekly round of invites

BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) invited Over 178 BC immigration applicants to file for a provincial nomination. A total of 141 applicants were chosen at random from the pool. Candidates from the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, Entry Level and Semi-Skilled subcategories received invites in this draw, and they needed a provincial score between 77…

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PGWP holders can apply for an open work permit in CanadaCanada
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PGWP holders can apply for an open work permit in Canada

Holders of an eligible Post-Graduation Work Permit will be able to apply for an extra open work permit that will last up to 18 months. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced a new temporary policy on April 22 that will allow overseas graduates to stay in Canada for extended periods of time. International student graduates in…

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Migration Tasmania Visa State Nomination Processing Time UpdatedAustralia
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Migration Tasmania Visa State Nomination Processing Time Updated

Migration Tasmania is currently assigning applications lodged in mid-late November 2021 for processing. With a large number of applications on-hand and many with competing deadlines, we cannot prioritise applications on the basis of expiring visas, English tests or other expiring documents. Please refrain from sending emails requesting priority or processing updates. You will be advised…

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SKILLED WORK REGIONAL VISA (SUBCLASS 491)Australia
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SKILLED WORK REGIONAL VISA (SUBCLASS 491)

RDA FSC is now accepting OFFSHORE applications for subclass 491. You must have an ROI to apply. Skilled Work Regional Visa (subclass 491) The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) allows skilled migrants to live, study and work in designated regional areas for a period of 5 years. NSW nomination is by invitation only.…

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Canberra Matrix Invitation RoundAustralia
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Canberra Matrix Invitation Round

The ACT has a fixed number of nomination places available each month (pro-rata against the annual allocation). The highest ranked Matrix in each occupation were invited to apply for ACT nomination. The cut‑off for selection depended on the remaining monthly allocation, the date and time of Matrix submission, occupation cap and demand. The greater the…

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Migration Queensland UpdateAustralia
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Migration Queensland Update

– Migration Queensland is close to filling half of their skilled nomination allocation for FY21–22 – The Migration Queensland skilled program is still open, and it is a great opportunity for those working onshore in Queensland to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), as they are open to the entire legislative instrument for state nomination, which…

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Canada invited Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residenceAll
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Canada invited Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence

On April 27, Canada welcomed 829 Express Entry applicants to apply for permanent residency. Canada will begin FSWP and CEC draws in early July, according to Immigration Minister Sean Fraser. All of the invited applicants had previously obtained a nomination from a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and had a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at…

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