Business migration program update
Immigration SA has received a large number of state nomination applications for the business migration program. As a result, we have now exceeded the number of places available to us.
View ArticleUpdate - RCB advice applications
Immigration SA has received a large volume of RCB advice applications over the last 5 months. Priority processing arrangements will be made for applications for positions in country SA regions.
View ArticleImportant changes to GSM requirements
Immigration SA outlines important changes to the GSM requirements for accessing the work experience waiver for international graduates of SA, and Immigration SA's chain migration pathway.
View ArticleRemoval of 405 Investor Retiree visa
The Australian Commonwealth Government has advised that the 405 Investor Retiree visa option will no longer be available from 1st June 2018.
View ArticleImmigration SA to re-open 188/132 State nomination applications
Immigration SA would like to announce that it will re-open the application system for 188/132 State nomination applications from 7th June 2018.
View ArticleGeneral skilled migration temporary closure
To complete system updates for the new program year Immigration SA will be closing the state nomination 190/489 application system from 9am on Monday 25 June and will re-open in the first week of July.
View ArticleRCB advice update
Following recent direction from Department of Home Affairs, Immigration SA will be removing the recruitment activity exemption for RCB advice applications.
View ArticleGSM update
The Department of Home Affairs have made a legislative change to the points test pass mark for 489, 189 and 190 visas. The points test pass mark will increase to 65 points from 1 July 2018.
View ArticleGSM update - 2018/19 program year
Immigration SA will be publishing a revised and expanded occupation list for the 2018/19 program year and re-opening the 489/190 application system later this week.
View ArticleOccupation list for 2018/19 now available
Immigration SA would like to advise that the lists of State nominated occupations for the 2018/19 program year is now available, and the 489/190 application system is back online.
View ArticleBusiness Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) re-opening for 2018/19
Immigration SA would like to announce that it will re-open the application system for 188/132 State nomination applications on Monday 9th July 2018 at 9am (South Australian time).
View ArticleDocument uploads for 190/489 application form
Some applicants have advised they have been unable to upload work experience/qualification documents in the application form. Please refer to our instructions if you need assistance.
View ArticleProcessing times information for current GSM applications
Immigration SA has received a high volume of General Skilled Migration 190/489 state nomination applications in July and August.
View ArticleImmigration SA’s telephone enquiries
Phone enquiries regarding Business Migration, General Skilled Migration and Regional Certifying Body Advice programs.
View ArticleAre you aware of our state nomination pathway for temporary skilled workers...
With pathways to employer sponsored migration tightening, temporary visa holders currently working in South Australia may be eligible for State Nomination for a permanent or regional provisional* visa...
View ArticleNew visa program to attract the best and brightest entrepreneurs to South...
The world’s ‘best and brightest’ start-up entrepreneurs will be encouraged to move to South Australia to develop their business under a bold new Federal Government visa arrangement launched today.
View ArticleSeason's greetings from Immigration SA
Season’s greetings and best wishes for the New Year from Immigration SA! As the 2018 year comes to a close, we look back at some of the milestones we have achieved across our various programs.
View ArticleMid-year update to the Immigration SA occupation lists
Immigration SA has conducted a mid-year review of its occupation lists - the State Nominated Occupation List (SNOL) and the Supplementary Skilled List (SSL), with some limited changes as a result.
View ArticleChanges to Immigration SA's general skilled migration nomination policies
Immigration SA is introducing some changes to its general skilled migration nomination policies.
View ArticleChanges to Immigration SA's occupation lists
The Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs announced changes on the 11 March 2019 (with immediate effect) to the combined list of eligible skilled occupations.
View ArticleNew migration agreements to benefit South Australia
South Australian employers will benefit from the pending introduction of two Designated Area Migration Agreements.
View ArticleDesignated Area Migration Agreements – UPDATE FROM IMMIGRATION SA
Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) are a way to recognise that parts of Australia have unmet skills needs and find it challenging to attract the right workers – from Australia or overseas.
View ArticleUpdate to South Australian DAMA
Immigration SA has released further information relating to South Australia's Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA)
View ArticleGeneral Skilled Migration temporary closure
To complete system updates for the new program year Immigration SA will be closing the General Skilled Migration (GSM) state nomination from Monday 24 June.
View ArticleBusiness Migration Program reaches quota for the 2018/19 financial year
Immigration SA would like to announce that we have met our Federal quota of Subclass 188 and 132 business nomination approvals for the 2018/19 financial year.
View ArticleOccupation Lists update for 2019/20 program year
Immigration SA would like to advise that the Lists of State Nominated Occupations for the 2019/20 program year has been published and is now available to view.
View ArticleUpdated - GSM application system
Immigration SA would like to advise that applications for state nominations will be open on the Immigration SA Apply website from midday (12pm) on Wednesday 3 July 2019.
View ArticleApply site currently unavailable
UPDATE: Immigration SA Apply website will be unavailable until the afternoon of Thursday 4 July. Immigration SA would like to advise that due to a very high volume of users, the online application...
View ArticleOnline application system back online
Immigration SA would like to advise that the Apply website is back online. We appreciate your patience.
View ArticleHigh Points category and GSM processing times update
As of 26 July 2019, applications submitted under the High Points category are required to have 85 points.
View ArticleGSM Skilled Regional (Provisional) 489 visa update
Immigration SA has received a large volume of state nomination applications since the program opened in July 2019.
View ArticleState nomination applications for the 489 visa has closed
As of 14 August 2019 at 11am, Immigration SA is no longer accepting state nomination applications for the 489 visa. State nomination applications for the 190 visa can continue to be submitted.
View ArticleChanges to GSM state nomination policies
Immigration SA is introducing some changes to its General Skilled Migration (GSM) state nomination policies.
View ArticleClosure of RSMS (Subclass 187) direct entry stream visa
With the introduction of the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 494) visa, the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) (Subclass 187) direct entry stream visa will close to...
View ArticleTemporary closure of State Nominated 190 visa applications
With the introduction of the new skilled regional visas on the 16 November 2019, Immigration SA will be temporarily closing the state nomination 190 application system from 11am on 15 November 2019 and...
View ArticleThe Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) subclass 494 is open...
The RCB advice application form is now available for the new Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) (Subclass 494) visa. There have been some changes to the role of the RCB for the new...
View ArticleChanges to GSM state nomination policies
Immigration SA is introducing some changes to its General Skilled Migration (GSM) state nomination policies.
View ArticleGSM application system now open
GSM application system now open Immigration SA would like to advise that applications for 491 and 190 state nominations is now open on the Immigration SA Apply website.
View ArticleSeason’s greetings from Immigration SA
Season’s greetings and best wishes for the New Year from Immigration SA! Please be advised that the Immigration SA office will close at 3:00pm on Friday, 20 December 2019 for the holiday period.
View ArticleApplications for SA state nominated business visa subclass 188 & 132
Update: Applications for South Australian state nominated business visa subclass 188 & 132
View Article'Intention to Apply' (subclass 132/188) submissions are open
Immigration SA is now receiving ‘Intention to Apply’ submissions from interested parties who plan to apply for South Australian Nomination once the 2020-21 program year opens for applications.
View ArticleGeneral Skilled Migration changes
To support the State Government’s response to COVID-19, Immigration SA is implementing changes which prioritise the processing and nomination of health and medical professionals.
View ArticleProcessing of state nominated visas for s48 bar applicants
From 21 April 2020, Immigration SA will be making changes to the processing and nomination of applicants who are affected by a section 48 bar.
View ArticleCOVID-19 and visa conditions
The Commonwealth Government of Australia are providing regular updates to ensure people remain informed and have access to all information related to COVID-19 and their visa conditions.
View ArticleGSM temporary closure
South Australian state nomination applications for the 2019/2020 program year will close on Sunday 28 June 2020 at 9pm ACST.
View ArticleGSM applications for 2019/20 program year has closed
South Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program for the 2019/20 financial year has closed. Immigration SA will no longer be accepting application for 190/491 state nomination visas.
View ArticleProgram update
Our Skilled and Business Migration programs are scheduled to re-open from early August. This will be dependent on the Commonwealth Government’s allocation of state nomination places for program year...
View ArticleUpdate on 2020/21 Program Year
The South Australian Skilled and Business Migration programs are awaiting the Commonwealth Government’s allocation of state nomination places for program year 2020-21; therefore, these programs remain...
View ArticleInterim allocation for SA's General Skilled and Business Migration Program
The Government of South Australia has been advised of a limited number of interim allocation places for the State’s General Skilled and Business Migration program for 2020/21, which will be prioritised...
View ArticleProcess advice for interim visa nomination applications
The Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs has provided a limited number of skilled and business visa nomination places to the Government of South Australia up until the Federal Budget is delivered on...
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