Alan Collett Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Just in, via the MIA: The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has released the new Points Test for General Skilled Migration (GSM), available here and through Commonwealth of Australia Law here. Some major changes include: The bundling of qualifications and work experience to achieve the majority of points; An increased of the GSM age limit to 50 years of age; The inclusion of two additional recognised English language tests; The degree of relationship between sponsor and applicant now determining points awarded for sponsorship; Sponsors now must be Australian citizens of at least five years and resident of at least the two years immediately prior to application; and Regional family sponsors now must be residents of a designated area for at least two years immediately prior to application. I will post an article on Go Matilda News this afternoon: Go Matilda - Your Gateway to Australia - News Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MOTO Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hi Alan. 1. Will this new points system affect those who already lodged their applications? 2. Why this new information has not been posted on DIAC's website? If indeed it is an official information. Regards, MOTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malbec Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Dear Alan, Thanks for the link. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but It appears that the 5 points awarded for community language are gone and they now require fluency in TWO languages other than English to award 5 points (item 6316). Do you know when will this new points criteria will become official? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Just in, via the MIA: The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has released the new Points Test for General Skilled Migration (GSM), available here and through Commonwealth of Australia Law here. Some major changes include: The bundling of qualifications and work experience to achieve the majority of points; An increased of the GSM age limit to 50 years of age; The inclusion of two additional recognised English language tests; The degree of relationship between sponsor and applicant now determining points awarded for sponsorship; Sponsors now must be Australian citizens of at least five years and resident of at least the two years immediately prior to application; and Regional family sponsors now must be residents of a designated area for at least two years immediately prior to application. It appears that this information has been retracted by the MIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtual_bajwa Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Sponsors now must be Australian citizens of at least five years and resident of at least the two years immediately prior to application; and Regional family sponsors now must be residents of a designated area for at least two years immediately prior to application. According to the above information, how will it effects my application. As I was sponsored by my brother who is citizen(for last 6 months) and resident (for last 4 years). He was in Melbourne when I applied( 39 months ago.) Does this mean I qualify all the point made under this Point system Schedule6 Part4 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 The MIA has now retracted its news release. Please disregard my above thread - I will post info on GM News as soon as I have something reliable. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sweetdubai Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Apologies if this is not a valid query but we are just in the process of reading all the visa information for Oz, anticipating applying in September. We were hoping for a 475 territory sponsored work visa which needed 100 points not 120. Is this reflected in the new points system and the pass mark lower that 65 or is it 65 for all. Any info appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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