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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.
How many visa places there are to migrate to Australia this year
There are 190,000 visa places to migrate to Australia in the 2023-24 financial year, a reduction of 5,000 permanent places. Although the skilled and business innovation and investment streams were cut to 1,900 when the permanent migration program was announced in May, permanent employer sponsored visa allocations increased by 1,825...
Australia partner visa requisites relaxed
Partner and graduate visa applicants don't have to travel outside or into Australia to have their visa approved after changes to requirements.
Short-Term Skills Visa Permanent Residency Date Imminent
The visa will become a pathway to permanent residency in Australia after a minimum of 2 years with a sponsoring employer.
Chinese migrants bring much-needed healthcare skills to Australia
Australia is improving its relationship with its biggest trading partner and the number of Chinese migrants entering the country has hit pre-pandemic levels. In 2021-22, the second most common occupation for Chinese migrants on skilled visas was as a registered nurse and as of August 2023, 276,330 Chinese people have...
Student visa savings Australia: How much money do I need?
Applicants for a subclass 500 Student visa in Australia now have to be able to prove they have access to at least $AUD24,505 to cover living costs but many visa applicants do not realise they have to provide evidence of more savings if they intend to bring family members. In...
Permanent Residency for Subclass 482 Short Term visas in 2 years
Temporary Skills Shortage visa subclass 482 (Short Term stream) holders will be able to apply for permanent residency after just two years if they stay at the workplace which provided them with a sponsorship, starting January 1, 2024. This visa requires applicants to be nominated for a skilled position by...
Pandemic Event Visa to Finalise February 2024
The Pandemic Event visa will be discontinued in February next year
WA Skilled Visa Allocation: What’s going on?
There are now 70 per cent fewer visa places for skilled migrants in Western Australia.
Australia Student Visa Test Changed to Allow Honesty
International students will be able to explicitly state that they wish to permanently migrate to Australia.
I Want to Work in Australia, What are my Visa Options?
72% of the allocated visa places in Australia for 2023-24 are for permanent migrants who wish to work full-time and apply their skills.
Graduate Visa Stays Extended: Very Good News for Study in Australia
Foreign students in the country studying for Bachelor's degrees are allowed to stay up to four years post-study.
New Zealand Migrants Get Citizenship in Australia After 4 Years
Citizens of New Zealand who have been living in Australia for 4 years will be eligible to apply directly for Australian Citizenship without having to become permanent residents from July 1, 2023.
Working Restrictions for Student Visa Holders in Australia Return
In January 2022 the Australian Government lifted restrictions on student visa holders (Subclass 500) and allowed them to work unlimited hours, with the aim of solving labour shortages, as of the end of June 2023, these restrictions will be re-established.