barker Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thought I would make this thread to link to DIBP's new monthly newsletter. September: https://www.border.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/Pages/Newsletters/skilled-visa-enews-september-2017.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellagee Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Thought I would make this thread to link to DIBP's new monthly newsletter. September:https://www.border.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/Pages/Newsletters/skilled-visa-enews-september-2017.aspxFor the competent language evidence，how come the test should be conducted no more than 12 months prior to the visa lodgement？Supposed to be 3 years before the application as per check on the definition of competent language capability. Can Anyone advise？Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 21 hours ago, stellagee said: For the competent language evidence，how come the test should be conducted no more than 12 months prior to the visa lodgement？Supposed to be 3 years before the application as per check on the definition of competent language capability. Can Anyone advise？ Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Yeah I’ve just posted a similar post about my situation in 186 timeline thread. Immi website still says three years before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellagee Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Yeah I’ve just posted a similar post about my situation in 186 timeline thread. Immi website still says three years before.My MA confirmed that even if the change takes effect，won't be impacting those applications lodged before.Sent using Poms in Oz mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Maybe a typo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barker Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Heres the update I got in my email from MIA. Def a typo! English language validity - Skilled Visa E-News Many members contacted the MIA about the error in the English language test validity in the September Skilled Visa E News. The MIA alerted the Department to the error shortly after the newsletter was released and that statement has now been removed from the website. Competent English language test validity for primary applicants is 3 years immediately prior to application for sponsored skilled visas or an invitation to apply for a points-tested visa (Reg 1.15C (1)). Functional English language test validity for secondary applicants who were 18 or over at the time of application is 12 months immediately prior to application (IMMI 15/004). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nico Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hi all,Anyone has any idea when the next newsletter will be released? Is it really monthly? If yes, this means it should be about now, right? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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