Genuine Student (GS) Assessment
Date: 18 March 2024 Genuine Student (GS) Assessment will replace the GTE requirement for student visas from 23 March 2024 Previously, as part of student visa (subclass 500) applications, individuals were required to submit a personal statement addressing the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement. However, following the Migration Strategy announcement on 11 December 2023, the […]
Australian English Language Requirements Set to Increase
Date: 15 Jan 2024 The Government has increased the demand for English Language proficiency for international students. From early 2024, 485 visa the required test score for a Temporary Graduate visa will increase from an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 6 to 6.5. Temporary Graduate Visa- English Requirement Changes From early 2024, 485 visa the […]
The Australian Migration Strategy
Date: 12 December 2023 The Albanese Government has released the Australian Migration Strategy on 11 December 2023 that outlines a new vision for Australia’s migration system The Australian Migration Strategy is designed to ensure that migrants fully enjoy the benefits of living and working in Australia and are not vulnerable to exploitation. PROPOSED GRADUATE VISA […]
COVID-19 visa set to end in February 2024.
Date: 31 August 2023 The Albanese Labor Government has announced that they will be closing Subclass 408 – Australian Government endorsed events (COVID-19 Pandemic event). Starting from 2 September 2023, the Subclass 408 visa will only be open to applications from existing Pandemic Event visa holders, with new applications only receiving a six-month visa. All […]
Migration Program Planning Level 2023 – 24
Date: 25 August 2023 On 9 May 2023, the Australian Government announced that the planning level for the 2023–24 permanent Migration Program will be set at 190,000 places. Program Composition The 2023–24 permanent Migration Program has the following composition: Skill stream (137,100 places) – to fill skill shortages in the labour market, including those in […]
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 […]
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold raised to $70,000
Date: 27 April 2023 The Albanese Government has increased the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $53,900 to $70,000 from July 1. WHAT IS THE TSMIT? The TSMIT is the minimum income required for temporary skilled migrant workers to be classified as “skilled” and eligible for a temporary work visa. The increase in the […]
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 […]
Immigration and Federal Budget 2022-23
5 Migration Changes expected from the Federal Budget 2022-23 The Federal Budget 2022-23 has pledged to increase migrant intake, faster visa processing and steps to reduce the skill shortage across the country. Read below to hear about the new updates that are announced in the migration industry. Skilled Migration Quota Unrestricted Work Rights for International […]
Overview of Australian Parent Visa Regime in Australia
Overview of Parent Visa Regime in Australia Are you planning to bring your parents to Australia? Australia Parent Visa regime enables parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live or permanently settle in Australia temporarily. WHERE DO I START? The first step is determining whether you want to bring your […]