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, […]
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold raised to $70,000
Date: 27 April 2023 The Albanese Government has increased the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) from $53,900 to $70,000 from July 1. WHAT IS THE TSMIT? The TSMIT is the minimum income required for temporary skilled migrant workers to be classified as “skilled” and eligible for a temporary work visa. The increase in the […]
Direct Pathway to Australian citizenship for NZ citizens living in Australia from 01 Jul 2023
Direct pathway to Australian citizenship for NZ citizens On 22 April 2023, the Australian Government announced a direct pathway to Australian citizenship for New Zealand citizens living in Australia. The new changes will allow New Zealand citizens to have a more viable pathway to Australian citizenship and recognise NZ citizen’s contribution in Australia, reflecting the close ties between […]
Int’l students can work upto 48 hrs/fortnight from 01 Jul 2023.
Date: 05 May 2023 From 1 July 2023, student visa holders will be restricted to 48 hours of work a fortnight From 1 July 2023, student visa holders can work no more than 48 hours a fortnight while studying. Student visa holders have no work restrictions when their course of study or training is not […]
Partner visa Processing Update – As of March 2023
Partner visa Processing Update: March 2023 f your Partner visa application contains all the required information, the Department can process it faster. Log into your ImmiAccount to make sure you (and any dependants) have provided all the required documents. To complete your medicals sooner you may also be able to use the My Health Declarations (MHD) service […]
New PR Pathway for Subclass 482 Holders in the Regional Occupation List (ROL)
New PR Pathway for Subclass 482 Holders In the Regional Occupation List (ROL) Great news for Subclass 482 holders in the ROL occupation list 💙 The Department has confirmed that those holding a Subclass 482 visa with an occupation on the ROL and who worked in Australia during the pandemic can access the Subclass 186 […]
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 […]
2-Year 408 Pandemic Visa for 485 Visa Holders
2-Year 408 Pandemic Visa for 485 Visa Holders 🚨 Attention 485 visa holders in Australia! 🚨 If your visa expired or will expire between 1 Sep 2022 and 1 Jul 2023, or if you were in Australia throughout the pandemic period and are not eligible for the TGV Replacement stream, you may be eligible for […]
Subclass 485 – Post Study Work Visa Extension: Feb 2022
Two Year Extension for Subclass 485 Graduates from 01 July 2023 Starting July 1, 2023, international graduates with select degrees, and in areas of verified skill shortage will receive a two-year extension of their post-study work rights from the Department ? These extended work rights come into effect from 1 July 2023 and will extend […]
Department will now accept a suitable skills assessment within the 60-day invitation period for GSM
Department will now accept a suitable skills assessment that has been obtained within the 60-day invitation period for GSM. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that they will now accept a suitable skills assessment obtained after an invitation and within the 60-day ⏰ invitation period. What does this mean? This means that applicants who […]
