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As 2011 opens, it seems that Australian immigration is set for a lot of changes. As it is, According to the latest figures, net migration into the country are actually starting to decline. And dis is despite the current boom that the Australian economy is experiencing. According to the latest figures, the number of people moving into the country has significantly decreased as 2010 closed. Data showed that there are only around 200,000 permanent immigrants to have arrived last year, as opposed to more than 320,000 arrivals in 2009. On the other hand, October last year saw the lowest number of monthly arrivals in six year, with only around 9,000 people moving into the country. One of the reasons that many groups have pointed out to be behind the decrease in migration numbers is the tougher set of immigration regulations being imposed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). It can be recalled that the DIAC implemented the new changes in immigration policy last year...

With the country now finally on the way to recovery after the financial crisis of 2007, Australian Immigration officials are now on the rush to accommodate the number of people moving in. indeed, with Australia's economy now poised to grow even more, more and more people are convinced that the continent is the place to be in right now. And one of the biggest groups that are arriving in to the country comes from the nearby islands of New Zealand. In fact, according to the statistics provided by the New Zealand immigration department, more than 15,000 New Zealanders moved to Australia permanently last year. According to experts, the figures are expected to steadily rise in the years to come. This one is actually not that surprising. Both Australia and New Zealand have a close immigration relationship with each other. Having shared a common history together, the two countries have provided easy travel for their citizens traveling to each other. And one of the perks given by both coun...

Some people believe that applying for an Australia is complicated, that it would really ask for an immigration expert one's the processing gets going. True and not so true. Australian immigration maybe arduous, and you will definitely need an immigration expert to make everything look easier. But immigration experts work beyond their call of duty, they can do more than that. When applying for an Australian visa, people usually overlook the basic steps. This is where you will find the most common mistakes in visa processing. Maybe because, they are too easy to fill, and applicants thought they will never make a mistake, until their applications get rejected. Filling out the application forms and other documents should be given enough attention. It is what the immigration department usually concentrates at. They are looking for some information that will prove you are credible and surrenders the most important and needed information to approve your Australian immigration. To get th...