From 2 June 2014 we have permanently closed the following visa subclasses in the Family Stream of the Migration Programme to new applications: Parent visa (subclass 103) Aged Parent visa (subclass 804) Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclasses 114 and 838) Remaining Relative
Alternative English Language tests for visa applicants
From November 2014, the department will accept English language test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) and the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) across the Temporary Graduate, Skilled, Former Resident
Migration Programme 2014-15
Australia’s Migration Programme for 2014-15 has 190 000 places. This includes: 128 550 places for skilled migrants, including employer sponsored, general skilled and business categories 60 885 places for family migrants sponsored by immediate family members 565 places for special eligibility migrants, who