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Australia graduate visa reforms show the importance of expert guidance
Sweeping changes in the middle of the year to the graduate visa program in Australia have underscored the importance of securing the advice of an experienced migration agent from the very start of your migration journey. The changes, enacted on July 1 as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy,...
Migration Review changes to Australia work visas imminent
Two of the main Australia work visa classes are set to undergo changes later this year with work experience requirements for a popular temporary visa slashed and the Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) ceasing altogether. Applicants for the BIIP visa (subclass 188) will be entitled to a refund in...
WA skilled visa increase promises construction, healthcare boost
A massive increase in the number of skilled visa places on offer for migrants to Western Australia (WA) is set to boost the construction and healthcare workforce in a state particularly affected by crippling labour shortages. The WA state government and Federal Government of Australia have agreed to allow 10,000...
Student visa charge increase makes the right advice invaluable
The student visa application charge (VAC) increase in Australia serves a broader government strategy to support the international education sector enhancing the quality and fairness of higher education, including more accessible FEE-Free Uni-ready courses and improved Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. The base application charge component of the first...
Skilled migrants to Australia given freedom to work
Sponsored skilled visa holders can work in areas other than their chosen profession to support themselves whilst in Australia looking for a suitable job with the period in between them working in their skilled area also substantially extended. Migrants on Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457), Temporary Skill Shortage visa...
Australia student visa savings needed to cover higher costs
Student visa applicants and students with dependent children or spouses need more savings in their bank accounts to apply for a visa to come to Australia to cover the increased cost of living. An extended period of heightened inflation in almost every national economy across the globe has resulted in...
TOEFL test results allowed for Australia visa application
Updates to the English language prerequisites for obtaining a work or student visa in Australia have made the popular TOEFL iBT test applicable for the first time with changes also being made to include the IELTS OSR and the Cambridge C1 advanced test. The TOEFL iBT is a very popular...
English skills need work? The student pathway visa is for you
The student pathway program offers visa holders one of the best ways of adjusting to a new life in Australia with the list of courses available under the initiative including engineering, IT and healthcare studies. The list of courses which allow aspiring international students to secure a visa and complete...
NSW offers attractive substitute for Australia student visa
It is now harder to obtain a student visa for Australia and with the number of people starting their migration journey on the popular visa decreasing the state of New South Wales (NSW) has offered an enticing alternative. NSW has changed the rules for the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass...
Huge Changes for Student and Graduate English Language Requirements
Significant changes to the English language requirement for Student and Temporary Graduate visa in Australia are set to take effect from 23rd March 2024. These changes aim to ensure that visa holders have sufficient English language proficiency to thrive in academic and professional settings. The Department’s recent communication to Education...
The Pacific Engagement Visa Offers A Pathway to Permanent Residence in Australia
The Australian government has introduced the new Subclass 192 Pacific Engagement visa offering citizens of Pacific island nations and Timor-Leste the opportunity to obtain permanent residency in Australia. Some important features of this new visa subclass include: Application Charges: The base application charge for the visa is $A325, with an...
Australia Student Visa: The New Genuine Student Requirement
The Department of Home Affairs has announced significant changes to the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for student visa applications (subclass 500) in Australia. The Genuine Student (GS) requirement – effective March 23 – will replace the existing GTE requirement for student visa applications in Australia. This transition aims to...
New Online Application Portal Promises Smoother Australia Visa Process
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has launched a new online Migration Skills Assessment portal which enables faster processing times, enhanced clarity, and instant updates for your Australia visa application. ACS’s new portal is set to transform the migration journey for IT professionals seeking employment opportunities in Australia. Key features of...
Australia Enhances Visa Screening Measures for Critical Technology
Australia is implementing enhanced visa screening measures to safeguard its critical technology against malicious activities. From April 1, 2024, measures aiming to protect Australia’s strategic and economic competitiveness, national security, and democratic values will come into effect. These changes and their implications will affect visa applicants and holders. Critical technology...
Australia Adjusts Temporary Graduate Visa Work Rights: These Are Your Options
The Department of Education has made significant changes to post-study work rights in Australia with the additional two year allowance on the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) concluding mid-2024. If you’re an international graduate who has been banking on the two-year extension to further your career or explore opportunities in...
MATES: The Gateway for Indian Talent to Australia’s Professional Landscape
The Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) is a promising avenue for Indian graduates and early career professionals who want to migrate to Australia. Established under the Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA) between India and Australia, MATES offers a pathway for skilled individuals to live, work, and thrive...
India graduate visa length in Australia unchanged
Changes to the length of time a graduate visa holder is allowed to stay in Australia will not affect citizens of India after the Government said it will uphold commitments it made under a trade agreement. The Department of Home Affairs has officially recognised the length of stay promised under...
Australia bridges the gap to 186 employer nomination visa
The Department of Home Affairs has cleared up a confusing rule regarding the length of work experience required for a subclass 186 employer nomination scheme visa application in Australia. Migrants who applied for the popular visa may have been caught short by a few days due to the 482’s two-year...
Regional Australia employer sponsored skilled visa a top priority
Several skilled visas have hit the top of the government's priority list after changes to how applications for the employer-sponsored visa in regional Australia are processed.
Australia migration changes: New Skills in Demand visa
Australia has announced huge changes to its migration system which are designed to limit the number of long-term temporary migrants and offer more visa holders pathways to permanent residency.