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Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme application form
11 Apr 2013
The department has recently amended the online application form for sponsorship under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS).
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Tasmania's place in the Asian Century White Paper
11 Apr 2013
The Australian Government’s recent White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century paints a picture of the opportunities and challenges presented by the rise of Asia.
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Turnover requirements for business owners applying for Skilled – Sponsored visas
11 Apr 2013
The Tasmanian Government has recently increased the annual turnover requirement for business owners who are seeking state nominated skilled visas.
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New Sponsorship requirements for state sponsored skilled visas
09 Jan 2013
The visa eligibility requirements for state sponsorship under the 489/190 visa subclass will change as of 2 January 2013.
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RCB meeting dates for 2013 released
09 Jan 2013
The Tasmanian Regional Certifying Body has released the calendar of assessment dates for 2013.
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Significant Investor Visa
08 Jan 2013
Tasmanian eligibility requirements for the Significant Investor Visa are now available on our website.
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New process for submitting applications
26 Apr 2012
There is a new way for you to submit your sponsoship application online.
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Business migration agent meetings
17 Apr 2012
The Business and Skilled Migration unit will be holding meetings with registered migration agents in the eastern states during June to discuss business migration.
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Changes to RSMS program and RCB functionality
13 Apr 2012
As at the 1 July 2012, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) will implement major changes under the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
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Sponsorship of non-Tasmanian graduates
25 Jan 2012
The visa nomination eligibility requirements for non-Tasmanian graduates have changed.
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Immigration legislation changes effective 1 Jan 2012
03 Jan 2012
Changes to immigration legislation have been announced.
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Using a registered migration agent
06 Dec 2011
In Australia, migration agents must be registered with the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA).
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RCB meeting dates for 2012 released
14 Nov 2011
The Tasmanian Regional Certifying Body has released the calendar of meeting dates for 2012.
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