Student Visa Financial Requirements Increased from 10 May Onwards
Date: 10 May 2024 The Australian Government has announced an increase in the financial capacity requirement for Student and Student Guardian visas effective from 8 May 2024. This adjustment will affect visa applications submitted on or after 10 May 2024. BACKGROUND The adjustment in the financial capacity requirement is aimed at ensuring that students have […]
Draft Core Skills Occupations List now available for Consultation
Date: 03 May 2024 Jobs and Skills Australia has released the draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) for consultation, indicating that changes to the visa application process are near. BACKGROUND The Australian Government released its Migration Strategy on December 11, 2023. The Strategy aims to strengthen the visa system, address skills needs, and promote worker […]
Proposed Changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa Program
Date: 03 May 2024 Changes to the Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate Visa Program – proposed 01 July 2024 Australia’s Temporary Graduate visa program is undergoing major changes, as outlined in the recent Migration Strategy announced by the Australian Government. These changes are set to be implemented from July 1, 2024, subject to legislative approval. […]
What’s in the Budget for Immigration: Federal Budget 2023 & Migration
Date: 05 May 2023 The Australian Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 has been announced on May 9, 2023, revealing several significant changes for the Migration Industry. INCREASED SKILLED MIGRATION OPPORTUNITIES Migration Planning Level for 2023-24 Permanent Migration Program will be set at 190,000 places, with 137,100 places dedicated for Skilled Migration. The Skilled […]
Revamping Australia’s Migration System: Five Key Changes Proposed by the Albanese Government
Revamping Australia’s Migration System: Five Key Changes Proposed by the Albanese Government Date: 27 April 2023 Major reform to Australia’s migration system is on the horizon, with the release of a landmark review proposing significant changes for the 1.8 million temporary migrants with work rights. The proposed changes would impact skilled migrants, exploited workers, […]
Skilled Recognised Graduate Visa: COVID-19 Concessions
COVID-19 Concessions for Subclass 476 Skilled Recognised Graduate visa Skilled-Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa holders affected by COVID-19 international travel restrictions may be eligible for a visa extension. This will allow eligible Skilled-Recognised Graduate visa holders to enter or remain in Australia until 14 April 2024. Eligible visa holders will be notified directly. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA […]
Streamlined Health Requirement for Temporary Visas
Streamlined Health Requirement for Temporary Visas The Department of Home Affairs has announced that some temporary visa applicants will not be required to undertake medical examinations to meet the health requirement. Relevant service providers, such as BUPA or other agencies, will be in touch to cancel appointments where they are no longer required and provide […]