AUSTRALIA – NEW VISA SUBCLASSES In preparation for the launch of the new system on 1 July 2012, the new visa subclasses that will be available under the SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) have been announced. These are; Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent (Permanent) (Class SI) Subclass 190 Skilled – Sponsored (Permanent) (Class SK) Subclass 489 – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) (Class SP) Business Skills visa program. You can also express interest in the following visa programs on your EOI to be selected by an employer; Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Class EN) Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Scheme (RSMS) (Class RN) Subclass 457 – Temporary Business (Long Stay) (Class UC) You can express interest in a range of skilled migration programs in one EOI. The old visa subclasses of 175, 176 and 475 will be closed for all new applications on 1 July 2012. SkillSelect is a radical new selection model for skilled migrants. If you are interested in applying for Australian residence, then please contact us so that we can check your eligibility. We can advise you on your ability to qualify through the new SkillSelect process. Australia info page; www.commonwealthimmigration.com/australia.htm