The Department of Home Affairs of Australia has unveiled new changes to some popular Skilled visa categories due before the end of the year. The new Skills in Demand (SID) visa (subclass 482) and the National Innovation (NIV) visa (subclass … Continued
One of the most important standards the Government of Australia uses to assess Skilled visa applications will change dramatically in December to reflect the changing demands of the country’s economy and decouple much of the visa approval process from New … Continued
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 … Continued
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.
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 … Continued
There are now 70 per cent fewer visa places for skilled migrants in Western Australia.
Australia has finalised over 43,000 temporary skilled visa applications and over 47,000 permanent skilled visa applications since the Department of Home Affairs in Australia hired 260 more staff in May this year.
They have been able to finalise a total of almost 3 million visas since then.
