Australia Immigration - General Skilled Migration Changes

The following significant changes to the General Skilled Migration (GSM) policy, have come into effect from 1 July 2011. These changes apply to Skilled Independent Visa, Skilled Sponsored Visa and Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa applications made on and from 1st July 2011:

       1) the way points are awarded has changed significantly

       2) pass marks are lowered from 120  to 65

       3) eligible age limit has increased to 49 years (from 44 years)

Australia has also indicated an overhaul of the present GSM system and introduction of a two step process effective from 1 July 2012. Under the proposed changes, applicants will initially have to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) and than apply for Permanent Residence after their EOI is selected and they are Invited To Apply (ITA).  

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