03-04-2018
BSMQ, PwC and Westpac jointly held an Australian Tax and Investment Seminar on the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Australian Asset Allocation on 27 March 2018. There were over 60 attendees, including current migrants, migration agents and other stakeholders. This was an aftercare initiative designed for Queensland Significant Investor Visa (SIV) holders with a Chinese … Continued
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26-03-2018
The BSMQ office will be closed from 29 March to 2 April 2018 for the Easter long weekend. We will re-open on 3 April 2018.
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27-02-2018
Due to a high numbers of EOIs, BSMQ will not be issuing any more invitations for EOIs lodged on or after 27 November 2017 for the below occupations: 132211 Finance Manager 141111 Cafe or Restaurant Manager – visa subclass 190. UPDATE: BSMQ will not be issuing any more invitations for EOIs lodged on or after … Continued
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26-02-2018
Due to a high numbers of EOIs, BSMQ will not be issuing any more invitations for EOIs lodged on or after 27 February 2018 for the below occupations: 254412 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 254413 Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health) 254414 Registered Nurse (Community Health) 254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 254416 Registered Nurse … Continued
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22-02-2018
So you are looking for work in Queensland? Here are some handy tips to help you with your job search. Where should I search? You can browse job search websites, local newspaper job advertisements and social networks, and even register with a recruitment agent in your area. Some of these job search sites are … Continued
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19-02-2018
The City of Logan is home to more than 300,000 people, from 217 different cultures. It is part of the Greater Brisbane region, and as a city, celebrates its diversity and the rich and varied lifestyle it offers. Logan is a young city with over 40 per cent of residents aged 30 or younger, adding energy … Continued
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05-02-2018
It is a requirement of the Professional Engineers Act (QLD) that professional engineering services in Queensland or for Queensland are carried out by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or alternatively by a person who carries out the services under the direct supervision of a RPEQ who is ultimately responsible. BSMQ requires offshore applicants … Continued
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23-01-2018
Congratulations on being nominated by Queensland. As a Queensland state nominated visa holder, you must advise BSMQ by email (migration@qld.gov.au) of your residential address and contact details once you are living in permanent accommodation and must continue to notify BSMQ of subsequent changes to your residential address and contact details during the period of your visa. If you … Continued
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12-01-2018
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has released their updates to Australia’s skilled occupation lists. There is a summary of the changes to come into effect on 17 January 2018 on their website. In line with these changes, BSMQ has removed Building Associate from our QSOL as it will not be an eligible skilled occupation for … Continued
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21-12-2017
As of 20 December 2017, all visa and citizenship services are part of the newly formed Department of Home Affairs (DHA) www.homeaffairs.gov.au, replacing the previous Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). A new organisational structure which reflects how the work and functions of Home Affairs will be aligned in the future will come into effect … Continued
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