Press releases for australia visa application

More Kiwis Than Brits Move to Oz (2007-11-23)
The number of New Zealanders crossing the Tasman increased by nearly 5000 in the past year, outstripping the United Kingdom as the largest source of permanent migrants to Australia.

16,000 Indians seek to make Australia home (2007-09-26)
As many as 15,865 Indians sought permanent residence in Australia under the skilled migration programme in 2006-2007, making them the second largest group in the category after Britons. The figure seems to belie fears that freed terror suspect Muhammad Haneef's case would deter prospective Indians from making Australia their home.

New Visa to Help Strengthen Australia and USA Ties (2007-09-15)
Under the proposed visa deal, young Australians would be able to spend their gap year working in the US and their American counterparts could do the same in Australia before returning home for university, Fairfax newspapers report.

Trades Recognition Australia Changes to TRA’s Fee Structure (2007-08-18)
On 1 July 2007, TRA implemented a new fee structure for International and Domestic stream applications. We are adjusting our fees to ensure they are compatible with our service delivery standards. The changes will also provide more consistency between the International and Domestic Streams.

Australian Recruitment Initiative Enters 3rd Phase (2007-08-04)
Australia could be short of some 200,000 workers in the next five years and some employers are already feeling the labour market pinch.

Australian Recruitment Initiative Enters 3rd Phase (2007-08-04)
Australia could be short of some 200,000 workers in the next five years and some employers are already feeling the labour market pinch.

Foreign-trained Doctor Numbers Up in Rural Areas (2007-07-18)
Shortage of health professionals in Queensland is so bad. The number of health and community workers entering Queensland on 457s or skilled workers' visas, was 550 higher than for the same period last year.

Change in English Language Requirements for 457 Visas (2007-07-04)
The former Minister noted that this would help to protect both foreign and Australian workers, particularly in situations where a lack of English language skills can pose an occupational health and safety risk.