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 […]
Concurrent Enrolment Abolished & Student Visa Financial Requirement Increased
Date: 29 August 2023 The department has removed the concurrent study functionality for students who have not completed 6 months of their principal course. Additionally, International students will also need to show evidence of $24,505 in savings from 01 October 2023 onwards. Concurrent Enrolment “Loophole” Closed Concurrent Enrolment allows overseas students in Australia on a […]
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 […]
Permanent Residency Pathway for Aged Care Workers
Date: 05 May 2023 Australian aged care providers can now apply to access the new Aged Care Industry Labour Agreement to recruit qualified direct care workers, such as Nursing Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Aged or Disabled Carer from overseas to work in the aged care sector, either for Subclass 482 visa, or Subclass 186 […]
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa Holders will have a Pathway to Permanent Residency by Late 2023
Date: 05 May 2023 The Australian Government has announced that by the end of 2023, all all Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) visa holders will have a pathway to permanent residency in Australia. This move will provide employers and migrants with greater certainty and help to increase the skill level in Australia’s permanent skilled program. […]
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, […]
Int’l students can work upto 48 hrs/fortnight from 01 Jul 2023.
Int’l students can work upto 48 hrs/fortnight from 01 Jul 2023. In response to workforce shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the cap on work hours for international students was temporarily lifted. However, the government has announced that as of 1 July 2023, the cap will be reinstated and increased from 40 to 48 hours […]