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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]