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Australian tourism industry wants easier Australian visa procedures
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Following US President Barack Obama's announcement to streamline the processing of US visa applications, the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) implored Australian immigration to take similar action.Last week, President Obama signed an executive order stating the US State Department would increase US visas issued to China and Brazil by 40 percent this year.
Australian immigration continues to debate off-shore processing for asylum seekers
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Immigration talks between the Australian government and the Australian opposition regarding asylum seekers have reached a stalemate; Government leaders can't seem to reach an agreement with the opposition. Immigration Minister Chris Bowen and opposition immigration minister Scott Morrison, blame each other for the failure to reach agreement on off-shore processing of asylum seekers.
Australian immigration sees increase in 457 visa workers
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As Australia's skills shortages worsens, nearly 4,600 foreign workers have found jobs in Queensland, and more employers are set to take advantage of the 457 visa in the coming year. According to Australia's Department of Immigration, the number of foreign workers in Queensland has increased 70 percent on the previous year.
Australia to open visa application centre in Ghana, Africa
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The Australian High Commission announced they will open an Australian Visa Application Centre in Accra, Ghana beginning 8 February 2012.Billy Williams, Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, said the centre will be located at Labone a district in Accra, Ghana and will provide a fast and accessible way for applicants to apply for Australian visas. The centre aims to meet the needs of the growing numbers of Ghanaians travelling to Australia for work, study, to visit family and for leisure travel.
Beat the 1 July 2012 changes - teachers apply now for Australia immigration!
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Teachers looking to emigrate to Australia can apply under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Applicants will need to meet the basic requirements for GSM, pass the Australian immigration Points Test and pass an occupation skills assessment to qualify for an Australian visa. It is important to note that beginning 1 July 2012, Australian immigration will be introducing huge changes to their skilled migration program.

Beat the 1 July 2012 changes - engineers apply now for Australia immigration!
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Engineers looking to emigrate to Australia can apply under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) Program. Specifically, Australia has a shortage of mining engineers needed to fill lucrative positions in Australia. Newly graduating mining engineers have starting salaries of about Aus$100,000. Mining Engineer immigrants to Australia should earn a lot more.