Skilled visa newsletter - June 2021 Published by SearchMyANZSCO on 28 Jun 2021 Skilled visa newsletter June 2021 This newsletter includes following sections: Migration Program Skill stream 2021-22 Updates to the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List (PMSOL) Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) Global Talent (subclass 858) visa program Employer Sponsored Visa Program Labour Agreements Skilled Independent (New Zealand Stream) (subclass 189) visa COVID-19 Income Exemptions Migration Program Skill stream 2021-22 In 2021-22, the Migration Program Skill stream will continue to focus on visa categories that will help Australias economy rebound from COVID-19, with priority given to visa cohorts that drive economic growth, job creation and investment into Australia. The three priority categories within the Skill stream for 2021-22 are: Business Innovation and Investment Program Global Talent Visa Program Employer Sponsored Program These visa categories provide investment, talent and critical skills to Australia, and are well positioned to assist Australias economic recovery. Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) Business Innovation and Investment Program changes On 1 July 2021, changes are being introduced for the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP). Further details of these changes have been published on Business Innovation and Investment Program: Getting a better deal for Australia. Documentation required for Business Innovation and Investment Program We continue to receive incomplete BIIP visa applications. To support the efficient processing of applications please ensure that: all documentation necessary to meet application requirements is provided when the application is lodged supporting evidence provided is specific to the applicants claims (documentation that is not relevant leads to an increase in processing times) documentation is cross referenced to the relevant visa requirement documentation is certified as a true copy, unless documents are submitted electronically accredited translations are provided for any documents not in English documentation is provided in only one response, if possible.Source: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/skilled-migration-program/skilled-visa-newsletters/june-2021