Migration news
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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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Christmas office closure
23 Nov 2011
Noon Friday 23 December until 9am Tuesday 3 January
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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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Oz Jobs Expo, New Zealand
05 Oct 2011
The Business and Skilled Migration unit will be attending the Oz Jobs Expo in Aukland on the 12th and 13th of November.
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Dairy Event and Livestock Show 2011
10 Aug 2011
The Migration Unit is attending the Diary Event and Livestock Show in Birmingham.
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2010-11 Migration Program Report released by DIAC
10 Aug 2011
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has released the 2010-11 report on skilled migration.
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UK agricultural promotion
18 Jul 2011
Tasmania is promoting business migration opportunities to British farmers
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2011/12 State Migration Plan
30 Jun 2011
The Tasmanian SMP eligible occupation list for the program year 2011/2012 will remain unchanged from 2010/2011.
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Confusion over graduate nomination requirements
23 Jun 2011
Since the new migration website went live, there has been some confusion regarding the requirements to obtain state visa nomination by recent Australian graduates.
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