We stress that DIAC’s policy provides a guide only as to proposed changes.

As we have advised you, Australian Immigration Law is frequently changing and until DIAC’s Policy is made law, it should not be relied upon.

Timing of proposed changes

While DIAC had intended to implement changes on 1 July 2007, it said to be more likely that changes may be implemented on 1 October 2007. Until further notice we must proceed on the basis that the proposed changes may come into effect on 1 July 2007.

Our recommendation, as always, is to validly lodge your application for permanent residence at the earliest possible time.  We confirm that if your application is lodged prior to any changes coming into effect, you can expect that your application will be assessed according to the present criteria. 

If you are concerned that your application cannot be lodged prior to 1 July 2007 or 1 October 2007, please contact us. 

Proposed changes

The following is a brief summary of the changes proposed by DIAC:

Points test pass mark to remain the same;

Points under the English language component may be altered as follows:

 applicants who achieve an IELTS test score of at least 7 in each of the four components of the test (speaking, reading, writing and listening) would receive 25 points;

(b)               applicants who achieve a score of at least 6 in each of the four components of the test would receive 15 points; and

(c)               applicants who achieve a score of at least 5 in each of the four components of the test would receive 15 points;

3.                  Changed criteria where an applicant nominates a Migration Occupation in Demand.  Whereas presently applicants receive points simply for nominating a Migration Occupation in Demand, under the proposed changes applicants would only receive points if the applicant has:

(a)               nominated a Migration Occupation in Demand, has 12 months work experience (presumably in the nominated occupation) and has a job offer (to work in the nominated occupation) – 20 Points; or

(b)               nominated a Migration Occupation in Demand and has12 months work experience (presumably in the nominated occupation) – 15 Points;

Overall reduction in the number of skilled migration categories, including the removal of family sponsored skilled migration categories;

5.                  Removal of the provision to receive 5 bonus points for lodging a capital investment of $100,000.00 with a state / territory treasury department;

6.                  Introduction of a new 18 month temporary visa, which will provide international students completing courses the opportunity to work on an unrestricted basis in order to gain work experience (or improve their English language ability) and then apply for skilled migration; and

7.                  Additional points for completing 12 months work experience in the nominated occupation, or for completing professional postgraduate training.

Again, we stress that the information outlined above regards proposed changes only.  It is possible that all of the above proposals come into effect, or that some or perhaps none of the above proposals eventually take effect. 

We will write to current clients to provide general information regarding any changes to the skilled migration program once firm details of changes are formally announced.

What should you do?

You should take all steps possible to ensure that your application for permanent residence is lodged at the earliest possible time to ensure that your application is assessed under the present criteria.

Post 1 October 2007

On our review of the proposed changes, and assuming that the changes come into effect on 1 October 2007, we believe that students completing trade qualifications should remain unaffected provided courses are suitably structured, and provided that students undertake a suitable period of work experience while undertaking the course. 

Students undertaking university qualifications and other non-trade courses may be required to obtain 12 months work experience, or complete professional postgraduate training. 

We expect that Accountants, Engineers, IT Professionals and students qualified in other non trade areas would first apply for the 18 month temporary visa in order to obtain the required work experience.

Conclusion

We anticipate a strong interest in lodging skilled migration applications prior to 1 October 2007. 

Any students who are not able to apply for skilled migration by 1 October 2007 are advised to place a strong emphasis on English, or to consider undertaking a period of post qualification work experience. 

Should you have any questions, please contact our Manager, Amy Maguire, on (07) 5527 6288.

faithfully

AUSWAY MIGRATION 

Ausway Migration Specialists Pty Ltd t/a Abitare Australian Migration Specialists (“Abitare”) Disclaimer and Disclosure.  The information provided in this Information Sheet is provided for your personal information only and whilst every effort has been taken to ensure same is accurate and or reliable, no liability is accepted for the loss incurred by any person in reliance on such information whether by reason of error, omission or negligence. 

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                                                        for the members of Chinese Student Association

亲爱的中国结会员们

大家好！

3个月的假期过后，新的学期又开始了，首先在这里欢迎大家！欢迎加入我们这充满活力的和睦大家庭！

作为黄金海岸唯一的中国学生自己的社团，能够得到大家的支持，我代表会长SISY，活动部长MICK，体育部长WILL以及会计ALVIN对大家表示深深的感谢。

创办中国结学生社团的初衷，是希望把它作为一个纽带，将大家紧密地联系起来，分享学习，生活的问题与乐趣。在工作中，如果有什么让大家不满意的，欢迎给我们提出来，以此来巩固我们这个大家庭。

为了让新会员尽快融入到我们的社团里来，本周六（10^th March）上午11：00，将举行我们的迎新会，地点是在Australia Fair 后面海边Broad Water的park, 社团会提供给大家免费的picnic 包括午饭和饮料。届时，社团的工作人员会向大家介绍自己，以及我们在这学期的安排，还有一些小游戏等等。

再次对大家对我们工作的支持和谅解表示衷心的感谢，我们会努力满足大家的要求，争取做到更好，在大家的共同努力下将社团越办越红火!

  副会长：Rain

大家好啊。先自我介绍下哈。我是Alvin. 在Griffith读accounting的。

首先say个hello给我们的老同学，老会员。再say个welcome给我们07年新来的兄弟姐妹们。大家看到了我们这个组织（chinese student association）还是不错地，是合法地，是有效地，和法轮功是有大大的区别地。会长sisy很辛苦，每学期都会搞一些活动，丰富我们的课余生活。大家在这个空间里都可以看到我们伟大组织以前的历史。本人呢也参加了很多活动，都很好玩的说。

所以呢，看着大家做的这么好。俺也不能闲着的说。组织让俺玩的高兴，俺也来丰富下组织的活动内容。小弟我呢现在在大名鼎鼎的《吃喝玩乐》打打工，赚点小钱，顺便呢也就对黄金海岸以及周边地区的娱乐活动，吃的喝的玩的乐

的地方有了些了解。有件事先讲明哦。不是做广告来着，是因为通过我们预定活动啊酒店啊餐厅啊什么的都有折扣的。而且小弟我在这做了快三个月了，感觉如果想在黄金海岸玩的话找这里真的很好.觉的我吹牛的同志可以来这里瞧瞧啊:www.tctm.com.au

另外呢，如果大家刚来比较忙可能没那么多时间上那个网址慢慢看。我就简单介绍下。

平时我们学生玩的最多的可能就是主题公园了。（sea world, movie world, dream world. Wet&wild, white water world）等等。这些活动找俺给你订都比自己去买门票便宜哦。

还有骑马啊，动物园啊，萤火虫啊，钓鱼钓螃蟹啊等等等等，反正您能想到的活动俺基本都能给你搞定。还有黄金海岸各种餐厅啊什么的都可以。

不啰嗦啦，留几个电话。大家可以打电话咨询。

俺们公司电话：5575 8278 有可能是我给您服务的哦。

如果不好意思呢，可以打俺电话。

我电话卡是optus prepaid，有同样手机卡的弟兄可以找我：0403 268 050

最后祝大家新年快乐！吃好喝好玩好乐好！

Toowoomba  flower exhibition

CSA 2nd event

Hi guys,

Here comes our 2nd event - a one day trip on 25th Sep.to Toowoomba flower exhibition.

When: 25th Sep.8:30 am---5:00 pm

Where:45 Seats travel Bus Depart at Griffith Uni Bus Stop

Cost: Pre-sell: Member $19/per, non-member $23/per

        Sell on the day: $25/per

lunch is Not included, but some snacks and drinks can be provided.It was $79/PER during the holiday from the travel agency. What a great deal!! So come on and join us! Bring your friends and let's have some fun!

How can I join in:

Please call: Sisy:0401826884

                     Mick:0401048660

                     晓雨：0431119033

                     Andy: 0413082745

 Seats limited!!  Book Now!!!

We will put our further detail for the event soon.Please remember to come and check again.Thanks!!~~

CSA---20/09/2006